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Disposable absorbent article having tailored leg edges

US9345627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2014
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/49041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article comprises a first crotch elastic member adjacent a first crotch edge and a second crotch elastic member adjacent a second crotch edge, each crotch elastic member extending generally in a longitudinal direction, each crotch elastic member having a front terminal point and a rear terminal point. In one embodiment, at least one of the terminal points of the first crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the first crotch elastic member, and at least one of the terminal points of the second crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the second crotch elastic member. In another embodiment, front end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members or rear end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members converge transversely inward toward each other.

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