Dynamic fitting body adhering absorbent article
US8292862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/47209
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.
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