Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic tension
US6635041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/15593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pant-like absorbent garment adapted to the non-symmetrical nature and leakage demands of the anatomy of the human body has asymmetrical pressure around the leg openings with respect to the wearer's anterior and posterior sides. Elastic members are bonded about the leg openings with either higher tension on the posterior side and lower tension on the anterior side or higher tension on the anterior side and lower tension on the posterior side, depending on the intended wearer's level of activity. The resulting garments have optimized comfort, fit and containment about the leg openings.
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