Absorbent article for men
US7993318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/494
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent article for men intended for single use and having longitudinal side edges, a rear end edge and a front end edge and having an inner liquid-permeable surface layer, an outer liquid-impermeable surface layer and an absorbent body arranged therebetween. The article has an elastic element attached to the liquid-permeable surface layer along at least parts of the longitudinal side edges of the article. The elastic element is attached to the liquid-permeable surface layer along longitudinal edges lying opposite one another of the elastic element. A cut is arranged between the attachments in the form of a slit or cutout. The cut extends through a front edge of the elastic element in the direction of a rear edge, the elastic element being provided by the cut with inner edges arranged above the liquid-permeable surface layer, and a method for manufacturing such an article.
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