Absorbent article having an extendible split core
US5624422A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/51429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable article having a void area for isolation of fecal material is disclosed. The void is created by having a split absorbent core and at least one elastically extendible topsheet/backsheet panel proximate to the split. The void is created and adjusted by the amount of extension of the topsheet/backsheet proximate to the split.
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