Conformable absorbent article
US5527302A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/53795
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A conformable absorbent article has a topsheet that is designed to substantially fully contact the body of the wearer to provide improved performance in managing and containing body wastes. Management and containment of body wastes are improved by several structural elements that can be utilized individually or collectively. Some of these elements are a waste-containment pocket formed between the topsheet and backsheet, an opening in the topsheet for receiving body wastes therethrough, a pair of containment flaps and a pair of side flaps, and an expandable backsheet to retain body wastes therein.
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