Absorbent article having zoned directional stretching
US6570056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article is provided with a central region which is selectively stretchable in the longitudinal direction, and two end regions adjacent to the central region which are selectively stretchable in the lateral direction. When employed as a garment, such as a disposable diaper or pant-like absorbent garment, the central region provides selective longitudinal (front-to-back) stretching in the crotch area of the wearer, and the two end regions provide selective lateral (side-to-side) stretching in the front and back waist areas of the wearer.
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