Absorbent article
US6218593A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B27/12
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent member interposed between the topsheet and the back sheet. While worn, the absorbent article forms a front waist body portion located at the front waist of a wearer and a rear waist body portion located at the rear waist of a wearer. The rear waist body portion has at each side thereof a fastening member for fastening the absorbent article, wherein the back sheet is made up of laminated sheeting composed of a finely porous resin film and nonwoven fabric. The fastening member is formed of a male sheet member of a mechanical fastener and designed to be brought into direct contact with the surface of the nonwoven fabric constituting the back sheet. The above-mentioned absorbent article has a good fit on a wearer, exhibits excellent leakproofness and breathability while worn, and has an excellent texture.
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