Absorbent article having deformed hinge and zones of extensibility
US6358234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinence devices, and the like, which have flaps are disclosed. The absorbent articles have a deformed hinge that is located between at least a portion of the main body portion of the absorbent article and the flaps, and zones of extensibility for relieving the stresses that develop in the flaps when the flaps are folded down and under a wearer's undergarment.
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