Patent · US Expired

Absorbent article with multiple flaps

US5626572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1994
Grant dateMay 6, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 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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