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Absorbent Article Comprising A Folded Web

a technology of absorbent articles and folded webs, which is applied in the field of absorbent articles that are disposable, can solve the problems of increasing the cost of materials and manufacturing processes, increasing complexity, and increasing the price at which these articles are sold, and many potential purchasers around the world cannot afford to pay

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a disposable absorbent article with a front and back waist region, crotch region, and side flaps. The article also has a longitudinal axis and a web that is folded over to form the side flaps. The side flaps have longitudinally extending gathering members and a closure member that maintains the waist and leg openings of the article in a closed configuration. The article also has an abdominal stretch panel that provides a circumferential contractive force around the waist opening when the article is stretched. The technical effects of the invention include improved fit, comfort, and leakage protection."

Problems solved by technology

The costs of the materials and the costs of the manufacturing processes have also increased in conjunction with the increase in complexity.
As a result, the prices at which these articles are sold have risen to levels that many potential purchasers around the world cannot afford to pay.

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Description of Exemplary Diaper Embodiment

[0053]In FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, the exemplary diaper 20 is shown in its flat uncontracted state prior to being formed into a pant. The finished pant product is shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9.

[0054]One end portion of the exemplary diaper 20 may be configured as a front waist region 36. The longitudinally opposing end portion may be configured as a back waist region 38. An intermediate portion of the diaper 20 extending longitudinally between the front waist region 36 and the back waist region 38 may be configured as a crotch region 37.

[0055]The basic structure of the diaper 20 includes a chassis 100. The chassis 100 has a laterally extending front waist edge 136 in the front waist region 36 and a longitudinally opposing and laterally extending back waist edge 138 in the back waist region 38. The chassis 100 has a longitudinally extending left side edge 137a and a laterally opposing and longitudinally extendin...

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Abstract

A disposable absorbent article may comprise a web that may be folded over at a first fold line forming a first hem, folded over at a second fold line forming a second hem, and folded over at a third fold line and attached in the front and back waist regions to form a first side flap. The web may be folded over at a fourth fold line and attached in the front and back waist regions to form a second side flap. A closure member may be disposed in at least one of the front and back waist regions. The closure member may maintain waist and leg openings of the absorbent article in a closed configuration to form a pant. An abdominal stretch panel may be attached to the interior surface or the exterior surface of at least one of the web and / or absorbent assembly in the front waist region or the back waist region and may have a circumferentially extending longitudinally distal edge disposed at or adjacent to the respective waist end edge. The abdominal stretch panel may have longitudinally opposing circumferentially extending longitudinally proximal edge and may provide a circumferential contractive force around the waist opening when the absorbent article is stretched circumferentially.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 61 / 073,154 filed Jun. 17, 2008, and 61 / 174,688 and 61 / 174,694, both filed on May 1, 2009, the substances of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers and other articles intended for use on incontinent persons.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Disposable absorbent articles are designed to absorb and contain bodily waste in order to prevent soiling of the body and clothing of the wearer, as well as bedding or other objects with which the wearer comes into contact. As the usage of disposable absorbent articles has expanded, their complexity has increased with the incorporation of additional features serving to enhance their performance and appearance. The costs of the materials and the costs of the manufacturing processes have also increased in conjunction with ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/15A61F13/45A61F13/56
CPCA61F13/49012A61F13/49453A61F13/49413
Inventor LAVON, GARY DEANHENRICH, THOMASNOGALES, LUKESMITH, KEVIN MICHAEL
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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