Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic spacing
US6689115B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49017
- 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 variable spacing and curvature among the elastic members bonded around the leg openings such that the spacing and/or curvature is asymmetrical with respect to the wearer's anterior and posterior sides. The spacing and curvature profiles of the elastic members are designed to accommodate various pressure demands around a wearer's legs during different activities. The resulting garment has optimized comfort, fit and containment about the leg openings.
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