EP0391476A2
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Disposable absorbent article having improved barrier leg cuffs
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1990-03-29
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A disposable absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, having barrier leg cuffs. The barrier leg cuffs have a distal edge which is spaced from the proximal edge so as to provide a barrier against leakage. The barrier leg cuff has a portion affixed to the diaper so that the spacing between the barrier leg cuffs is increased in selected portions to reduce irritation of the genetalia and to provide a larger area to receive bodily discharges.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Hiuke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49413; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49017; A61F13/4942; A61F13/491; A61F13/4902; A61F2013/49031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A unitary disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet, said topsheet and said backsheet being affixed to each other along at least a portion of their peripheries; an absorbent means for absorbing liquids, said absorbent means being encased between said topsheet and said backsheet; a first end, a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side; a barrier leg cuff corresponding to each of said first and second longitudinal sides, each said barrier leg cuff having a proximal edge affixed to the absorbent article, a distal edge and an attachment zone disposed between said proximal and distal edges; a spacing means operatively associated with each said barrier leg cuff for spacing said distal edge away from said proximal edge; said attachment zone being affixed to the absorbent article between said attachment zone and said first and second longitudinal sides corresponding to said attachment zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A unitary disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet, said topsheet and said backsheet being affixed to each other along at least a portion of their peripheries; an absorbent means for absorbing liquids, said absorbent means being encased between said topsheet and said backsheet; a first end, a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side; a barrier leg cuff corresponding to each of said first and second longitudinal sides, each said barrier leg cuff having a proximal edge affixed to the absorbent article, a distal edge and an attachment zone disposed between said proximal and distal edges; a spacing means operatively associated with each said barrier leg cuff for spacing said distal edge away from said proximal edge; said attachment zone being affixed to the absorbent article between said attachment zone and said first and second longitudinal sides corresponding to said attachment zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein said attachment zone is positioned from about 200 mm to about 340 mm from said first end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein said attachment zone is positioned from about 150 mm to about 380 mm from said first end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein the width of each said barrier leg cuff is from about 5 mm to about 90 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein the width of each said barrier leg cuff is from about 20 mm to about 60 mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein said spacing means is a spacing elastic member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 1 wherein said attachment zone is affixed to each said barrier leg cuff between said attachment zone and said proximal edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claims 1, 2, 5, 6, or 7 further comprising an elastically contractible gasketing cuff along each of said first and second longitudinal sides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 8 wherein each said elastically contractible gasketing cuff comprises an elastic member operatively associated with a longitudinal marginal portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable absorbent article of Claim 9 wherein said attachment zone is affixed to said gasketing cuff between said attachment zone and said elastic member.
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