Absorbent articles having removable components
US6989005B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/51498
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article suitable for absorbing and retaining aqueous body fluids includes a backsheet that is substantially liquid impervious except at a discontinuity therein and an absorbent core between the backsheet and a topsheet. The absorbent core includes a non-removable component and a removable and replaceable component in fluid communication with the non-removable component. Access for the removal and replacement of the removable component is provided by the discontinuity in the backsheet. The replaceable absorbent core component may be removed and a like component may be substituted in place of the removed component without removal of the absorbent article from the wearer.
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