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Disposable absorbent articles with zones comprising elastomeric components

a technology of elastomeric components and absorbent articles, which is applied in the direction of bandages, weaving, protective garments, etc., can solve the problems of discomfort of the wearer of the article, material insufficient ability to shape, size or conform to the particularities of the wearer's anatomy upon application, and the absence of features of absorbent articles

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-29
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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[0011] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, an absorbent article is provided that comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The article may also include additional features such as one or more ears or side panels, leg cuffs, and fastener components, elastic belts. In other aspects of the invention, the material used in the absorbent article is provided with one or more stretch zones where the stretch zones may comprise at least a portion of one or more of the features. In another embodiment of the invention a plurality of the stretch zones are assembled into an array thereof.

Problems solved by technology

Such features have heretofore not been available for absorbent articles.
However, because the films or webs are made entirely of elastomeric materials, they are relatively expensive, and they tend to have more drag on skin surface, resulting in discomfort to the wearer of the article.
Since typical nonwoven webs typically are made of thermoplastic fibers, they have very limited stretchability and, the resulting laminates provide considerable resistance to stretch.
However, such materials do not have sufficient ability to shape, size or conform to the particularities of the wearer's anatomy upon application.
Again, these materials cannot be effectively used in absorbent articles to impart the desired sizing or shaping features desired by users and wearers of absorbent articles.
These stretch laminates behave similar to the materials described previously in that they do not have sufficient ability to size or shape to the wearer.
As the number of cut-and-slip units and / or steps multiplies, the process quickly becomes cumbersome, complicated and expensive.

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[0026] The term “disposable” is used herein to describe absorbent articles that generally are not intended to be laundered or otherwise restored or reused as an absorbent article (i.e., they are intended to be discarded after a single use and, preferably, to be recycled, composted or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner).

[0027] As used herein, the term “disposed” is used to mean that an element(s) is formed (joined and positioned) in a particular place or position as a unitary structure with other elements or as a separate element joined to another element.

[0028] As used herein, the term “joined” encompasses configurations whereby an element is directly secured to another element by affixing the element directly to the other element, and configurations whereby an element is indirectly secured to another element by affixing the element to intermediate member(s) which in turn are affixed to the other element.

[0029] A “unitary” absorbent article ...

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Abstract

Absorbent articles having a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet are disclosed. The absorbent articles include a thermoplastic elastomer joined to or disposed in a stretch zone on at least one component or region of the absorbent article to impart an elastic resistance that provides sizing or shaping capabilities to the article. The absorbent article can be in the form of diapers, pull-on diapers, training pants, sanitary napkins, wipes, bibs, incontinence briefs or inserts.

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CROSS RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 557,288, filed Mar. 29, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, pull-on diapers, training pants, sanitary napkins, wipes, bibs, incontinence briefs or inserts and the like. More specifically, the invention is directed to such absorbent articles that have one or more regions comprising an elastomeric component. Such components are used in the absorbent articles of the invention to provide the desired article shape and / or to impart the desired stress and strain properties for improved fit and comfort of the article on the wearer and / or for increased convenience of the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Disposable absorbent products, such as diapers, training pants, incontinence articles typically include stretchable materials, such as elastic strands, in the waist region and the cuff regi...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D31/00A61F13/15A61F13/56B29C55/08B29C55/18B32B5/04
CPCA61F13/4902A61F13/49012A61F2013/49026A61F13/15203A61F13/496A61F13/49015A61F2013/49028A61F13/5622A61F13/5633A61F13/565Y10T442/162A61F13/49A61F13/15
Inventor ROE, DONALD CARROLLDESAI, FRED NAVAL
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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