Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring systems

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring systems. In an embodiment, a disposable wearable absorbent article includes an absorbent core and an anchoring system configured to anchor the absorbent core to a wearer. The article is configured to experience an average sag of less than a particular distance after a certain number of drops in a mannequin drop test

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 599,851, filed on Nov. 15, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 811,580, filed Jun. 7, 2006, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. This application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 811,580, filed Jun. 7, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] In general, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to disposable wearable absorbent articles. In particular, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Disposable wearable absorbent articles include disposable diapers and disposable incontinence undergarments. A disposable wearable absorbent article can receive and contain bodily waste while being worn by a wearer. Such articles can be made with various materials in a number of configurations. For example,...

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Benefits of technology

"The present patent is about a new type of disposable wearable absorbent article with an anchoring system that helps to fit the article to the wearer better. The anchoring system includes a stretchable waistband and a non-stretchable outer cover, which can make the article fit better as the wearer moves. The article also has an absorbent core that can conform to the wearer's body, making it more comfortable and less likely to leak. The new article is designed to improve the fit and comfort of disposable wearable absorbent articles."

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, some disposable wearable absorbent articles fit wearers poorly.

A disposable wearable absorbent article that has a bulky form can feel uncomfortable and look unattractive.

A disposable wearable absorbent article that resists conforming to a wearer's body can feel uncomfortable and look unattractive.

A disposable wearable absorbent article that sags or slips down on a wearer can feel uncomfortable, look unattractive, and perform poorly as the article tends to leak.

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