Dynamic fitting body adhering absorbent article
US9072636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/47209
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable personal care article includes a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region; wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, the first area including body adhesive properties; wherein 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; and wherein the shell has an anterior portion and a posterior portion where the posterior portion exhibits a higher % Extension relative to the anterior portion when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied, as measured by the % Strain Differential Test; and an absorbent structure present in the second area of the shell, wherein the first area is longitudinally separated from the second area.
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