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Absorbent article with multiple zone side panels

US6132411A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateJun 4, 1997
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/49015
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinence briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique side panel improves the overall fit of the absorbent article as well as reducing the red marking of the wearer's skin. Such absorbent articles include a chassis assembly preferably having a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of side panels joined to the chassis assembly; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The side panels have a low extension force leg zone and a high extension force waist zone.

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