Pant-like disposable absorbent articles
US6972012B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pant-like, refastenable, disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis, a pair of opposed side panels, a pair of releasable joints and a pair of proportional fasteners. The absorbent chassis defines a pair of laterally opposed side edges and a pair of longitudinally opposed waist edges. The side panels extend between and connect the side edges of the absorbent chassis to define a waist opening and a pair of leg openings in the pant-like disposable absorbent article. Each of the opposed side panels defines a first side margin which is permanently attached to the side edge of the absorbent chassis in one waist region of the absorbent article to provide a permanent joint. Each of the opposed side panels further defines a second side margin opposite the first side margin which is releasably attached to the side edges of the absorbent chassis in the other waist region of the absorbent article to provide the releasable joints. The proportional fasteners are located adjacent the releasable joints and are configured to be smaller in the longitudinal direction than the releasable joints. The fasteners are used to refastenably engage the second side margins of the side panels …
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