Absorbent article having a weak path and a concealed fastening component for disposal

The pant-type absorbent article addresses the challenges of unhygienic and inconvenient disposal by incorporating a vulnerable path and concealed fastening component, facilitating safe and controlled removal and disposal.

JP2025519775AActive Publication Date: 2025-06-26PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024574005
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-12-14
Filing Date
2023-06-27
Publication Date
2025-06-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-27

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Technical Problem

Existing pant-type disposable absorbent articles are unhygienic and inconvenient for removal and disposal, especially when soiled, as they can soil the user's legs and require forceful tearing, leading to loss of control and spillage.

Method used

The development of a pant-type absorbent article with a vulnerable path and concealed fastening component that allows caregivers to easily remove and discard soiled products by tearing along the weak path, with the fastening component being hidden and accessible only through a designated opening.

Benefits of technology

Enables safe and hygienic removal and disposal of soiled diaper pants by preventing skin contact with feces and allowing for controlled tearing, maintaining the fastening component's functionality in a disposal configuration.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an absorbent article comprising a first belt and a second belt having one or more vulnerable paths. The fastening component may be positioned on the inner wearer side surface of the first belt and / or the second belt, and the accessible opening in the first belt and / or the second belt may be positioned between the fastening component and the inner edge of the first belt and / or the second belt. Positioning the fastening component on the inner wear side surface of the first belt and / or the second belt helps to hide the fastening component from the wearer while wearing the diaper pants. Positioning the accessible opening adjacent to the fastening component can help a caregiver to successfully identify and access the location of such hidden fastening components for disposal. The absorbent article may also comprise an opening facilitating feature to assist the user in successfully identifying the location and / or function of the fastening component.
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