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Absorbent articles having panty covering components that naturally wrap the sides of panties

US5584829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1993
Grant dateDec 17, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2013

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 longitudinal side edge components that naturally wrap the sides of a wearer's panties which provide an alternative to conventional side flaps.

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