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Absorbent article with a waistband and leg cuffs having gathers

US9737444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2016
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/49092
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article comprising a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and second waist region; a first waist edge and a second waist edge; and a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge; the disposable absorbent article comprising a waistband and a leg gasketing system, wherein the waistband has a first gather count and the leg gasketing system has a second gather count such that the ratio of the first gather count to the second gather count is from about 0.75 to about 1.25.

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