Patent · US Expired

Package for absorbent articles

US6601706B2 · kind B2 · utility

26Cited by

70References

24Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

James D. McManus · Appleton, US
Ann M. Nichols · Appleton, US
Paul M. Simons · Appleton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2001
Grant date	Aug 5, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 28, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D85/07
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A package including absorbent articles and recloseable packaging. The packaging includes a flexible pocket having a hollow interior for said absorbent articles and an opening extending into the hollow interior for permitting an article to be withdrawn from the hollow interior. The packaging also includes a flap having a proximal end attached to the pocket and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The flap may be moved between an open position to permit an article to be withdrawn through the opening and a closed position to retain the articles in the pocket. The flap has a proximal width at the proximal end and a distal width at the distal end shorter than the proximal width.

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