Forming element for an absorbent article and an absorbent article containing the same
US6579272B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/4702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A forming element for an absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, an incontinence protector or a panty shield, which forming element is formed of a rigid material and exhibits a principally elongate form with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, an upper side, an underside, two short sides and two long sides, a first and a second end portion and an intermediate portion situated between the end portions, and wherein the forming element exhibits one or several corrugations.
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