Individual, expandable wrapper for a hygiene product
US8845609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5514
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article has a longitudinal length, an article width, and an article thickness. The article includes a fresh personal care product in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product. The pouch includes a front panel region, a back panel region which is operatively connected to the front panel region, and at least one expansion section which is operatively connected between the front panel region and the back panel region. The expansion section is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product is enclosed in the pouch. The expansion section is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product from the pouch. The open position of the expansion section is configured to provide an expanded disposal volume which can operatively contain a product when the product is in a used and soiled condition.
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