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Padded absorbent article

US6797858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/53463
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article having front and rear regions corresponding to the front and rear of a wearer, respectively, and a crotch region between the front and rear regions. The article generally has a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a foam layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. An absorbent core also is located between the topsheet and the backsheet. The foam layer preferably extends from the front region, through the crotch, and into the back region. The foam layer is attached to the article, while in a laterally extended position, in at least one of the front and rear regions thereby elasticizing at least one region.

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