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Disposable absorbent articles

US5246432A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1991
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/530489
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core, first flaps and second flaps. Each of second flaps is connected to the first flap and has a section branching upward and a section extending outward. The branching section is partially elastic. The extending section is so constructed as to be liquid-absorbent on its top surface.

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