Disposable absorbent article having layered containment pockets
US7763004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49426
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article including a chassis and an absorbent assembly. The chassis is folded laterally inward and outward in a zigzag pattern to form laterally opposing layered containment pockets and laterally opposing side flaps interiorly of the layered containment pockets. Each side flap has a longitudinally extending elastic gathering member attached adjacent to its distal edge. The absorbent assembly includes an absorbent core that may contain superabsorbent particles, which may be contained inside pockets.
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