Method and unit for folding incontinence pads
US9776824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/57
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and unit for folding light incontinence pads having a substantially rectangular shape elongate according to a longitudinal axis and comprising a central absorbent pad and an outer edge, according to which a first end portion of the incontinence pad is folded on a central portion of the incontinence pad about a first fold line transversal to the longitudinal axis, a second end portion of the incontinence pad is folded on the first end portion about a second fold line transversal to the longitudinal axis, and elasticated segments of the edge located between the first and second fold lines are folded on the central portion; the step of folding the elasticated segments of the edge being between a first sub-step of partly folding the first end portion and a second sub-step of completely folding the first end portion on the central portion.
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