Absorbent article having flaps with gathered portions
US5681303A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/586
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinence devices, and the like which have side flaps are disclosed. The absorbent articles having side flaps are provided with gathered portions that can expand to relieve stresses on the flaps when the flaps are wrapped around the curved side edges of a wearer's undergarment. A releasable wrapper is also disclosed which covers adhesive fasteners on the garment-facing side of said absorbent article and provides an individual package for the sanitary napkin.
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