Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with zones of extensibility
US5558663A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8476
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically wrap the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility.
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