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Labial pad having a notch

A notched, absorbent technology, applied in absorbent pads, sanitary napkins, etc., can solve the problem of not realizing the importance of female wearer's anatomical collaboration

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-30
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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However, the construction of these devices fails to recognize the importance of anatomical collaboration with the female wearer

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[0045] See attached Figures 1 to 31 , where like parts in the various figures use the same reference numerals. image 3 and Figure 22 The illustration shows the placement of an absorbent article, such as a labial pad, indicated by numeral 40, before it is placed in the wearer's vestibule, indicated by numeral 42 (see figure 1 ), the absorbent article is of folded or flat construction. The term "labial pad" as used herein refers to a device having at least some absorbent elements, which, during use, is specifically configured to be placed between the labia majora, extending at least partially into the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. For the convenience of subsequent descriptions, the vestibule (42) is considered intralabial from near the caudal point of the anterior labial commissure (44), extending posteriorly to the posterior labial commissure (46) and internally by the floor of the vestibule (48) defined area (not explicitly shown in the figure). Those skilled in the ...

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Abstract

An absorbent article (40) such as a labial pad configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The labial pad may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, and has at least one tab extending from the periphery thereof.

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[0001] This application claims U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 297001 filed June 8, 2001, U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 315255 filed Aug. 27, 2001, U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 315255 filed Aug. 27, 2001. 60 / 315256, priority of US Patent Application No. 10 / 036635, filed December 31, 2001, and US Patent Application No. 10 / 036990, filed December 31, 2001. technical field [0002] The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles, such as labial pads, configured for placement within the vestibule of a female wearer. More specifically, the present invention relates to labial pads having at least one indentation disposed on the periphery of the labial pad. Background technique [0003] Absorbent articles of various manners and types of constructions for absorbing bodily exudates such as menses are well known. With regard to feminine hygiene products, two basic types of feminine hygiene protection products have been known in the art: sanitary napkins, which are inte...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/472
Inventor R·L·埃登斯J·J·赫拉班L·J·基利T·P·基兰S·B·里特勒M·L·麦达尼尔S·L·纳恩W·G·里维斯H·A·索雷博S·M·维延伯格
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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