Absorbent article with resilient portion and method for manufacturing the same
US7550646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/532
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an absorbent article including: a liquid-permeable topsheet on its skin surface; a backsheet on its garment surface; and an absorbent layer therebetween. First compressed portions and second compressed portions, in which the absorbent layer is compressed together with at least the topsheet, extend longitudinally of the absorbent article. The first compressed portions are disposed symmetrically about a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article to define a central absorbent portion having the absorbent layer therebetween. The second compressed portions are disposed symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline and spaced outwardly apart from the first compressed portions. When the central absorbent portion is laterally compressed by an external force, resilient portions each defined between each adjacent pair of first and second compressed portions are permitted to exert a resilience against compression on the central absorbent portion.
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