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Absorbent Article Comprising A Barrier Attachment Zone

a technology of absorbent articles and attachment zones, which is applied in the field of absorbent articles that are disposable, can solve the problems of increasing the cost of materials and manufacturing processes, increasing complexity, and increasing the price at which these articles are sold, and many potential purchasers around the world cannot afford to pay

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a disposable absorbent article with a unique design. It includes an absorbent assembly with a longitudinally extending front and back waist regions and a crotch region. The article also has laterally opposing side edges and a chassis with folded side edge segments in the front and back waist regions and cut side edge segments in the crotch region. The chassis has an exterior surface and an interior surface to which the absorbent assembly is attached, a water-impermeable backsheet, and laterally opposing side flaps with elastic gathering members. Additionally, the chassis has a barrier attachment zone and a second elastic gathering member between the barrier attachment zone and the side edge of the chassis. The technical effects of this design include improved fit, comfort, and leakage protection."

Problems solved by technology

The costs of the materials and the costs of the manufacturing processes have also increased in conjunction with the increase in complexity.
As a result, the prices at which these articles are sold have risen to levels that many potential purchasers around the world cannot afford to pay.

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[0057]In FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, the exemplary diaper 20 is shown in its flat uncontracted state prior to being formed into a pant. The finished pant product is shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9.

[0058]One end portion of the exemplary diaper 20 may be configured as a front waist region 36. The longitudinally opposing end portion may be configured as a back waist region 38. An intermediate portion of the diaper 20 extending longitudinally between the front waist region 36 and the back waist region 38 may be configured as a crotch region 37.

[0059]The basic structure of the diaper 20 includes a chassis 100. The chassis 100 has a laterally extending front waist edge 136 in the front waist region 36 and a longitudinally opposing and laterally extending back waist edge 138 in the back waist region 38. The chassis 100 has a longitudinally extending left side edge 137a and a laterally opposing and longitudinally extendin...

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Abstract

A disposable absorbent article may comprise a chassis comprising side edges. The side edges of the chassis may comprise folded side edge segments disposed in the front and back waist regions and cut side edge segments disposed in the crotch region. The chassis may further comprise a barrier attachment zone disposed between a side edge of the absorbent assembly and the side edge of the chassis. The barrier attachment zone may extend continuously from the front waist region through the crotch region to the back waist region and may form an area of attachment between the side flaps and the backsheet. The chassis may also comprise an elastic gathering member disposed between the side barrier attachment zone and the side edge of the chassis.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 61 / 073,154 filed Jun. 17, 2008, and 61 / 174,688 and 61 / 174,694, both filed on May 1, 2009, the substances of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers and other articles intended for use on incontinent persons.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Disposable absorbent articles are designed to absorb and contain bodily waste in order to prevent soiling of the body and clothing of the wearer, as well as bedding or other objects with which the wearer comes into contact. As the usage of disposable absorbent articles has expanded, their complexity has increased with the incorporation of additional features serving to enhance their performance and appearance. The costs of the materials and the costs of the manufacturing processes have also increased in conjunction with ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/45A61F13/49A61F13/56
CPCA61F13/49012A61F13/49453A61F13/49413
Inventor LAVON, GARY DEANHENRICH, THOMASNOGALES, LUKESMITH, KEVIN MICHAEL
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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