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Absorbent Article

a technology of absorbent articles and absorbent materials, applied in the field of long, asymmetrical absorbent articles, can solve the problems of confusing the placement of articles in undergarments, asymmetric products without printed features,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-26
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes an absorbent article with a topsheet, backsheet, absorbent core, and optional intermediate layers. The article has wings that can be wrapped around a user's undergarment and a printed region that includes a printed length and area. The width of the absorbent core is the same on both halves. A support layer can also be included. The article can also have an embossed channel and an entire printed region that is coextensive with the wings. The patent aims to provide an improved design for the absorbent article that enhances its performance and comfort for users.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the length and asymmetry, placement of the article in one's undergarments can be confusing.
For example, some individuals may tend to capture fluid or leak towards the front of an absorbent article.
A large portion of commercially-available absorbent articles contain printed regions, but some of the longest and / or asymmetrical products are devoid of printed features.

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[0015]The following text sets forth a broad description of numerous different embodiments of the present invention. The description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment since describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. And it will be understood that any feature, characteristic, component, composition, ingredient, product, step or methodology described herein can be deleted, combined with or substituted for, in whole or part, any other feature, characteristic, component, composition, ingredient, product, step or methodology described herein. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims. All publications and patents cited herein are incorporated herein by reference.

[0016]It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined in this s...

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Abstract

Asymmetrical absorbent articles having printed regions to facilitate individual placement of the absorbent article are described.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to long, asymmetrical absorbent articles having printed regions to facilitate individual placement of the absorbent article.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Some commercially-available absorbent articles are extremely long to help manage large volumes of fluid and / or to provide additional coverage for fluid paths depending on the position of the wearer (e.g., lying down). Extra-heavy flow and overnight products can also be asymmetric about their transverse axis, with different geometries and / or fluid management properties associated with the first and second longitudinal ends (e.g., these articles can have a large end and a small end). Due to the length and asymmetry, placement of the article in one's undergarments can be confusing.[0003]Over time, individuals can notice trends of where an absorbent article captures fluid or leaks according to their body type, fluid flow, and typical activities. For example, some individu...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F13/475
CPCA61F13/4758A61F13/51394A61F13/476A61F13/53747
Inventor LUZADER, CHRISTINE GAILKRELL, MICHAEL PHILIPP EZ, MARIA FERNANDA
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY