Disposable absorbent articles having a stretch panel and an integrated waist size adjustment mechanism
US6551294B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis, at least one fit panel, a pair a primary fasteners and an integral waist size adjustment mechanism. The fit panel is located in one of the waist regions of the absorbent chassis and defines a waist edge, a pair of laterally opposed outboard edges which are located laterally beyond the side edges of the absorbent chassis, and an inward edge which is located longitudinally inward from the waist edge. The pair of primary fasteners are located on the laterally opposed outboard edges of the fit panel and are configured to releasably engage the opposite waist region of the absorbent chassis to provide the disposable absorbent article. The waist size adjustment mechanism may include a secondary fastener tab which is integral with the fit panel.
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