Disposable absorbent article with elastically contractible cuffs for better containment of liquid exudates

a technology of absorbent articles and elastic cuffs, which is applied in the field of absorbent articles, can solve the problems of body exudate leakage, failure of absorbent article products, and more likely to occur leakage problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-09-21
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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Benefits of technology

The design effectively retains liquid exudate until absorbed by the core, reducing leakage, especially during prone positions and overnight use, while maintaining comfort and flexibility without increasing the likelihood of leakage.

Problems solved by technology

One common mode of failure for such absorbent article products occurs when body exudates leak out of product through gaps between the article and the wearer's torso or legs when the liquid exudate is not immediately absorbed within the article.
Such leakage problems may be more likely to occur when the wearer is prone on his back.

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[0020]As summarized above, the present invention may encompass a disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper, and a method for constructing such a diaper having an outboard cuff and with the elastic members of the cuff being located outboard of the assembly bond. Advantageously, this provides increased volume for retaining liquid exudate until the exudate can be acquired by the absorbent core and / or an acquisition system of the absorbent core. By having a standing cuff portion laterally offset away from the longitudinal edge of the absorbent core, the Effective Cuff Height advantageously may be increased without increasing the height of the standing cuff portion. It also permits an effective cuff height over whole length of the absorbent article, which can enhance leakage prevention, particular overnight leakage and leakage when the wearer is in the prone on back position. The combination of a core substantially cellulose free and an outboard cuff advantageously may provide the d...

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A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent core, a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and a pair of elastically contractible cuffs, each of which is constructed of a continuous cuff material and has a standing cuff portion which includes one or more elastic members. Each elastically contractible cuff may be secured the topsheet about a longitudinal edge of the topsheet by an assembly bond, with a standing cuff portion laterally offset away from a longitudinal edge of the absorbent core and with one or more elastic members located outboard of the assembly bond.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12 / 476,271, filed Jun. 2, 2009, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 061,140, filed Jun. 13, 2008, the substances of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to an absorbent article, and more particularly to a disposable absorbent garment, such as a taped diaper or training pant.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, training pants, and adult incontinence undergarments, absorb and contain body exudates. They also are intended to prevent body exudates from soiling, wetting, or otherwise contaminating clothing or other articles, such as bedding, that come in contact with the wearer. A disposable absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, may be worn for several hours in a dry state or in a urine loaded state. Accordingly, efforts have been m...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/532A61F13/494
CPCA61F13/4942A61F13/5323Y10T156/1051
InventorASHTON, GREGORYNISHIKAWA, MASAHARU
OwnerPROCTER & GAMBLE CO