Absorbent article having fastener elements and gripping means
US6213991A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article comprising a front part which contacts the wearer's stomach during use; a rear part which contacts the wearer's buttocks during use; a crotch part located between the wearer's thighs and extends between said front and rear article parts; an absorbent body located on the crotch part which is enclosed between a liquid-permeable outer material which lies proximal to wear's body in use, and a liquid-impermeable barrier layer which lies distal from the wearer's body in use; a first and second corner portion in respective from and rear parts of the absorbent article, the first and second corner portions each have an first surface and a second surface which is opposed to the first surface; fastener elements disposed on the first surface of the respective first and second portions; a gripping means provided on the second surface of the corner portions of the rear part of said absorbent article.
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