Absorbent article having an absorbent structure secured to a stretchable component of the article
US7160281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/539
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article for personal wear has an outer cover, a bodyside liner adapted for contiguous relationship with the wearer's skin, and an absorbent structure disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The absorbent structure is secured to at least one of the liner and the outer cover within a securement zone. A central portion of the securement zone is disposed generally within a central region of the article and at least one outer portion of the securement zone is disposed longitudinally outward of the central portion thereof.
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