Patent · US Expired

Disposable absorbent article with waist barrier including skin-friendly adhesive

US6258076A · kind A · utility

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18References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/82
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article, e.g., a diaper, adult incontinent brief, shield, insert, pad, etc., with significantly improved leakage control, particularly for loose fecal matter. The article includes a barrier wall secured to at least the back waist portion of the article. The barrier wall includes a body-friendly pressure sensitive adhesive, which is arranged to be selectively exposed, if desired, to enable the adhesive to be releasably secured to the skin of the wearer. This securement forms a liquid resistant barrier to the egress of loose fecal material from the waist portion of the article. The adhesive is arranged to be covered when its use is not desired.

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