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Elastic member for a garment having improved gasketing

US8226624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2007
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5633
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various garments are disclosed which include a body adhesive for attaching the garment to the skin of a wearer. More particularly, the garment can include at least one extensible portion. An adhesive member comprising an adhesive layer and a cover member may be positioned over the extensible portion. The cover member may completely cover the adhesive layer when the extensible portion is in a relaxed condition. When the extensible portion is stretched, however, the cover member may define openings that expose the adhesive layer for adhering the adhesive to a wearer. The garment may comprise, for instance, a diaper, a training pant, a swim pant, a hospital gown, an industrial garment, a glove, a feminine hygiene product, an adult incontinence product, and the like. The adhesive member can be positioned over any suitable extensible portion on the garment.

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