Attachment means for an incontinence protector
US8425481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/471
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A protector for male incontinent persons includes an absorbent body (1) enclosed between an inner liquid-permeable casing sheet (3) and an outer liquid-impermeable casing sheet (2) and having a crotch end part (7) and a front end part (6) opposite to the crotch end part. The front end part is wider than the crotch end part. The lateral sides of the protector are tapering from the front part to the crotch part so that the protector has a triangular shape. The protector also includes means (8,9) affixed to the outer liquid-impermeable casing sheet for attachment to an underwear. The attachment means at least includes a string of attachment means (8,9) extending along each tapering lateral side.
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