Dynamic fit body-attached absorbent article

Abstract

A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and / or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and / or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. US12 / 364,486, filed February 2, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. US11 / 486, filed August 3, 2007. 890,093 and a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. US 12 / 005,793, filed December 28, 2007. Each of these applications is incorporated herein by reference. Background technique [0003] Personal care items are well known in the art. Such items may preferably be disposable. Such articles may also be absorbent and capable of absorbing bodily fluids expelled by the user. Such absorbent articles typically include a fibrous mass or other absorbent structure that absorbs and retains body fluids. Similarly, feminine care articles for absorbing and retaining fluids such as urine and / or menses and / or other complex fluids are also known. A typical structure of an absorbent article includes...

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Problems solved by technology

However, it has been found that such pads have the disadvantage that they do not always provide a wide range of consumers with the desired snug fit with minimal play throughout the range of motion.

This is particularly evident when the absorbent structure is adhered to the shell primarily throughout its entire length, limiting stretch in the back half of the shell

Another disadvantage is that the adhesive placed on the absorbent structure to attach the absorbent structure to the shell extends beyond the peripheral edge of the shell

This configuration results in exposed glue which may cause discomfort to the wearer of the article

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