Absorbent article having a fastening system with improved flexibility
US9980859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5638
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article is provided that can include a fastening system configured to attach the rear waist region to the front waist region to define a wear configuration of the absorbent article. The fastening system can comprise a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system, the secondary fastening system including at least one secondary first fastening component and at least one secondary second fastening component. A region of flexibility can be provided between adjacent components of the absorbent article between the at least one secondary first fastening component and the bodyside liner in an area under the at least one secondary first fastening component.
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