Absorbent article with compressed groove and flexible portion
US7504552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/4756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an absorbent article including compressed grooves (11) and a rear flexible portion (16). The compressed grooves (11) where a liquid absorbent layer (4) is compressed and recessed from the side of a skin surface toward a garment surface are provided to extend in a longitudinal direction of the article so as to approach each other the nearest on a lateral reference line (Ox-Ox) of the article. The rear flexible portion (16) where the liquid absorbent layer (4) is recessed from the side of the garment surface toward the skin surface is provided to extend toward a rear end edge (1d) from a starting point (16a) that is located closer to the rear end edge (1d) than the lateral reference line (Ox-Ox). At least a portion of the rear flexible portion (16) is located between the compressed grooves (11).
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