Absorbent article with multiple flaps
US5626572A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5616
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles with a plurality of transversely extending flap pairs are provided. Longitudinally adjacent flap pairs are joined along a transversely oriented line of weakness. Individual flap pairs are deployed from a retracted position to an extended position by tearing along this line of weakness and transversely extending the flap pair.
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