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Convertible absorbent article

US8430858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1051
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article having a waistband which is attached to first and second body portions of the article. The first body portion is attached to the waistband by at least a fastening means wherein the article assumes a pant diaper form. The waistband has a reception surface and a perforation. The perforation allows the reception surface to be separated into first and second belt portions. At least a part of the reception surface is located on each belt portion, thereby allowing the article to assume a belt diaper form. The first belt portion comprises at least one fastening means. The second fastening means is arranged so that the absorbent article can be readily converted from a pant diaper form to a belt diaper form.

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