Absorbent interlabial device having an improved tab
US6702796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/47209
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent interlabial devices are disclosed. Preferably, the absorbent interlabial device has a liquid pervious topseet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The device preferably also has a grasping tab joined to the backsheet. The tab preferably has at least a first zone and a second zone where the stiffness of the first zone is greater than the stiffness of the second zone. Preferably, the tab is made up of multiple layers. These layers are preferably laminated to each other in the first zone and are not laminated to each other in the second zone.
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