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Absorbent product with laterally movable portions

US6652499B1 · kind B1 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5323
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Absorbent product such as an incontinence pad, sanitary pad, diaper, absorbent inlay or the like, having a central absorbent portion with an upper permeable surface. The absorbent product also has a fluid-impermeable backsheet. In order to provide width adaptation and to allow a basin-shape to be formed in the product, two lateral portions are provided. Each of the lateral portions extends in the longitudinal direction of the product. The inner edge of each lateral portion is attached to the central portion by means of a surplus of material and the outer edge is a free outer edge. The lateral portions can thus move in a lateral direction independently of a central portion.

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