Absorbent article having a clefted topsheet
US9867739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/5128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article comprising a topsheet and laterally extending wings is disclosed. The topsheet having a plurality of clefts is disclosed. The plurality of clefts of the first type can be formed by urging discrete portions of the topsheet in a first direction and the plurality of clefts of the second type are formed by urging discrete portions of the topsheet in a second direction that is different than the first direction. The first or second plurality of clefts can be positioned proximate to a wing or flap of the absorbent article.
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