Disposable absorbent garment having improved appearance and sustained fit
US6641568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/5688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles having improved sustained fit on the body, improved appearance through the period of use, and improved comfort for the wearer. The absorbent article has a containment assembly, a waist feature and a diagonal support member feature disposed so as to lie in the diagonal support zone of the wearer's body when the article is worn. The diagonal support member is designed to support the article from the small of the back, over the hip, and to the lower abdomen. The diagonal support member is distinct from the waist feature, which is designed to provide only enough circumferential tension to hold itself in position on the body. The absorbent article has a garment-like high-waisted appearance, gentle tension around the waist to avoid discomfort and/or pressure marking, good leakage protection, good sustained fit, and easy application and removal.
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