Pant-like absorbent article and a method for making it
US8235964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pant-type absorbent article having a first body panel and a second body panel, the first and second body panels being interconnected by side panels. The respective side panel is formed by a bridge member having a first longitudinal edge portion attached to the first body panel and a second longitudinal edge portion attached to the second body panel, the bridge before use of the article being folded in an accordion-like fashion and can be extended and unfolded when the article is to be used so as to form the side panels of the article. In one embodiment at least one of the bridge members is refastenably attached to one body panel, wherein a first fastening member is arranged on the bridge member at or close to one longitudinal edge portion thereof and a complementary second fastening member is arranged on the respective body panel.
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