EP0526868A2
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Disposable absorbent pant
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1992-08-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2012-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A disposable absorbent child's training pant (2) having stretchable panels (10) that assist in easily fitting the training pant (2) onto a child and snugly maintaining it in place both before and after an insult. Full waist and leg elastics (24, 26) are provided to improve the fit, performance, and appearance of the pant.
Inventors
- 👤 Jody Dorothy Suprise
- 👤 Paul Theodore Van Gompel
- 👤 Robert Lee Popp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49011; A61F13/49014; A61F13/49015; A61F13/49017; A61F13/496; A61F2013/49088; A61F2013/4909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A disposable absorbent pant (2), comprising: a non-stretchable T-shaped backsheet (16) comprising a non-stretchable central strip having non-stretchable front and back end portions, and a pair of non-stretchable back ear portions (14) disposed on respective opposite sides of said non-stretchable back end portion, thereby forming the T-shape of said backsheet (16), an absorbent medium (20) disposed on at least said non-stretchable central strip, and a pair of stretchable front ear portions (12) disposed on respective opposite sides of said non-stretchable front end portion, said non-stretchable back ear portions (14) being joined with said stretchable front ear portions (12) to form a waist opening (42) and a pair of leg openings (44).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A disposable absorbent pant (2), comprising: a non-stretchable T-shaped backsheet (16) comprising a non-stretchable central strip having non-stretchable front and back end portions, and a pair of non-stretchable back ear portions (14) disposed on respective opposite sides of said non-stretchable back end portion, thereby forming the T-shape of said backsheet (16), an absorbent medium (20) disposed on at least said non-stretchable central strip, and a pair of stretchable front ear portions (12) disposed on respective opposite sides of said non-stretchable front end portion, said non-stretchable back ear portions (14) being joined with said stretchable front ear portions (12) to form a waist opening (42) and a pair of leg openings (44).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The pant of claim 1 further comprising a stretchable back waistband (26) extending along said back end portion ( 6) of said non-stretchable central strip and said non-stretchable back ear portions (14), said stretchable back waistband (26) having opposite ends (30) terminating at respective ones of said stretchable front ear portions (12).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The pant of claim 1 or 2 further comprising a stretchable front waistband (24) extending along said front end portion (4) of said non-stretchable central strip, said stretchable front waistband (24) having opposite ends (28) terminating at respective ones of said stretchable front ear portions (12).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pant of any one of the preceding claims further comprising a stretchable leg member (32) disposed at least at a crotch portion of each said leg opening (44).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The pant of claim 4 wherein each said stretchable leg member (32) has opposite end portions (34), said end portions (34) terminating at respective ones of said stretchable front ear portions (12).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pant of any one of the claims 2 to 5 wherein said front waistband (24), said back waistband (26), and said leg members (32) are stretch-bonded laminates (66).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pant of claim 6 wherein said stretch-bonded laminates (66) are disposed on an outer surface of said backsheet (16).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pant of claim 6 wherein said stretch-bonded laminates (66) are disposed on an inner surface of said backsheet (16).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pant of claim 6 further comprising a topsheet (22) disposed with said absorbent medium (20) on a side thereof opposite from said backsheet (16), and wherein said stretch-bonded laminates (66) are disposed on a surface of said topsheet (22).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pant of any one of claims 4 to 9 wherein an edge portion (72) of each said stretchable leg member (32) extends laterally, outwardly beyond said backsheet (16).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A disposable child's training pant (2) especially according to claim 1, comprising: a main body comprising a front panel (4), a back panel (6), a crotch panel (8), and a pair of side panels (10) forming a waist opening (42) and a pair of leg openings (44), a stretch-bonded laminate waistband (24, 26) comprising a stretchable layer and a gatherable layer, and being disposed at said waist opening (42), and a stretch-bonded laminate leg member (32) comprising a stretchable layer and a gatherable layer, and being disposed at a respective said leg opening (44), said stretch-bonded laminate leg member (32) extending laterally, outwardly beyond its respective said leg opening (44).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pant of claim 11 wherein said leg members (32) are on an outer surface of said main body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pant of claim 11 wherein said leg members (32) are on an inner surface of said main body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pant of any one of claims 11 to 13 wherein said waistband (24, 26) is on an outer surface of said main body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pant of any one of claims 11 to 13 wherein said waistband (24, 26) extends laterally, outwardly beyond said waist opening (42).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The pant of any one of claims 11 to 15 wherein said main body further comprises a liquid impermeable backsheet (16), a liquid permeable topsheet (22), and an absorbent medium therebetween (20).
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pant of claim 16 wherein said waistband (24, 26) and said leg members (32) are between said backsheet (16) and said topsheet (22).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pant of claim 16 wherein said waistband (24, 26) and said leg members (32) are on an inner surface of said topsheet (22).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pant of claim 16 wherein said waistband (24, 26) and said leg members (32) are on an outer surface of said backsheet (18).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pant of claim 17, 18, or 19 wherein said waistband (24, 26) extends laterally, outwardly beyond said waist opening (42).
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