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Absorbent article having flaps and zones of differential extensibility

US5704930A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1015
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, having flaps and zones of differential extensibility for relieving the stresses that develop in the flaps when the flaps are folded down along the edges of crotch of the wearer's undergarments is provided.

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