Disposable absorbent article having article retention zones
US7074215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/49087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable garment having a localized retention zone for retention of the garment in its initial position on the body of a wearer. The retention zone has a higher coefficient of static friction than does the major area of the body-facing surface of the garment. The garment may also include localized areas having a lower coefficient of static friction than that of the major area to facilitate placement of the garment in a desired wearing position. Such lower coefficient of static friction areas can include the areas adjacent the leg openings and the area of the waistband that overlies the stomach of the wearer. Additionally, the garment can also include areas wherein the coefficient of static friction varies from high to low to provide improved retention and comfort over a wide range of wearing conditions and a wide range of movements of the wearer.
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