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Absorbent articles having channels, stretchable waistbands and back ears

A technology of absorbent products and channels, applied in the direction of absorbent pads, bandages, medical science, etc., which can solve the problems of adverse effects on comfort, appearance, fit and/or adverse effects on comfort, and unsightly appearance

Pending Publication Date: 2018-05-11
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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[0004] However, it has been found that this structural rigidity may adversely affect appearance, fit and / or comfort
In particular, longitudinal structural stiffness can be such that the rear region of the absorbent core tends to bulge outward from the wearer's body in a bulky protrusion that can create an unsightly appearance and adversely affect comfort.

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[0016] As used herein, the terms "comprises" or "comprises" are open-ended terms; each specifies the presence of subsequent features, such as components, but does not exclude other features, such as elements, steps, known in the art or disclosed herein. , The presence of components. These terms based on the verb "to comprise" should be read to encompass the narrower term "consisting essentially of" which excludes any element, step or ingredient not mentioned that significantly affects the manner in which the described features perform their function ; and encompasses the term "consisting of" which excludes any element, step or ingredient not specified. Any preferred or exemplary embodiments described below do not limit the scope of the claims unless expressly stated to do so. The words "generally", "usually", "preferably", "advantageously", "especially" etc. also define features and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims unless expressly st...

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Abstract

An absorbent article (20) comprising a topsheet (24), a backsheet (25), an absorbent core (28) and at least one, and in particular at least a pair of, longitudinally-extending channels (26) substantially free of absorbent material. The article further comprises a stretchable back waistband (48) extending transversally adjacent the back edge of the article and a pair of stretchable back ears. The back ears each comprises a fastening tab (42) that can be releasably engaged with a landing zone (44) on the garment-facing side of the article.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles for personal hygiene, such as baby diapers, training pants and adult incontinence products. Background technique [0002] Absorbent articles for personal hygiene of the type described above are designed to absorb and contain body exudates, in particular large quantities of urine. These absorbent articles comprise several layers, typically a topsheet, a backsheet with an absorbent core in between, and other layers. The absorbent article should absorb and hold exudates for an extended amount of time, minimizing rewet to keep the wearer dry and avoid soiling clothing or linens. Various improvements have been suggested in the past to improve fluid acquisition, reduce leakage, and improve comfort. [0003] Absorbent cores comprising longitudinally extending channels free of material have been suggested in the art. The channels can help direct invading fluid quickly over a larger area of ​​the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/49A61F13/511A61F13/532A61F13/551
CPCA61F13/49011A61F13/51104A61F13/51108A61F13/532A61F13/5323A61F13/55105A61F13/49A61F13/511A61F2013/49084A61F13/42A61F13/53713A61F13/55115A61F13/5633A61F2013/427A61F2013/428A61F2013/49049A61F2013/49093A61F2013/530189A61F2013/530481A61F2013/5349
Inventor K·R·维尔豪斯E·G·比安基
Owner PROCTER & GAMBLE CO