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Disposable absorbent article containing an adhesively bonded elastic member

US8193407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2006
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5622
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles are useful for meeting this unmet need of producing disposable absorbent articles that include elastic members comprising elastomeric films manufactured with reduced equipment capital and associated expense. Such articles comprise: a) a liquid permeable topsheet; b) a backsheet; c) an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and backsheet; and d) an incrementally stretched elastic member disposed adjacent said chassis wherein said member comprises a nonwoven carrier web adhesively bonded to an unapertured, skinless elastomeric layer.

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