Disposable liquid absorbent article with elasticizing members
US6503238B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article suitable for use as a diaper or adult incontinence garment includes an absorbent body disposed between a cover sheet, an inner sheet. Longitudinally extending folds disposed on the inner sheet inhibit the leakage of bodily exudates from the edges of the article. Elastic members extend along a portion of the length of the folds in the mid portion of the article. In the back portion of the article, elastic members connected to the inner sheet extend adjacent the edges of the absorbent body to enhance the fit of the garment. In the front portion of the article, elastic members may also be connected to the inner sheet and extend adjacent the edges of the absorbent body to enhance the fit of the garment.
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