Absorbent article having a fastening system with low stiffness
US9265674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article includes a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent core between the liner and the outer cover. The absorbent article further includes a pair of ears extending outward from the opposite sides of the absorbent article, and a fastening system having a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The primary fastening system includes a primary first fastening component disposed on each of the pair of ears and a primary second fastening component disposed on the outer surface of the article. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component on each of the pair of ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component on the outer surface of the article. Each of the secondary first fastening components has a stiffness in the longitudinal direction of the article of less than 185 milligrams according to a Gurley Stiffness Test.
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