US5154715A
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Absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1991-07-26
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Granted: 1992-10-13
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Expires: 2011-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a first member and clasp means for holding the first member secure to an adjacent garment, such as to the crotch portion of an undergarment. The clasp means includes two relatively stiff portions joined together by a hinge which permits bending of one portion relative to the other portion. At least one of the portions has an arcuate shape along the length thereof and extends outward from the first member. The arcuate portion is designed to pivot on the hinge and forcefully press the undergarment towards the first member when the absorbent article is worn.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Van Iten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/5605; A61F13/5616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) an absorbent; b) a liquid-impermeable baffle attached to said absorbent to form a pad having longitudinally extending sides, distally spaced ends, a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; and c) clasp means for holding said pad secure to a garment, said clasp means being more rigid than said pad and including first and second portions joined together by a hinge, said first portion being attached to said baffle and aligned beneath said garment facing surface of said pad, and said second portion having an arcuate shape along the length thereof which functions to squeeze said garment against said pad with increasing force as pressure is applied to said body facing surface of said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) an absorbent; b) a liquid-impermeable baffle attached to said absorbent to form a pad having longitudinally extending sides, distally spaced ends, a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; and c) clasp means for holding said pad secure to a garment, said clasp means being more rigid than said pad and including first and second portions joined together by a hinge, said first portion being attached to said baffle and aligned beneath said garment facing surface of said pad, and said second portion having an arcuate shape along the length thereof which functions to squeeze said garment against said pad with increasing force as pressure is applied to said body facing surface of said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said clasp means has spaced apart ends and an angular configuration formed at each end between said first and second portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said first portion of said clasp means is attached to said baffle by an adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said second portion has an arc formed on a radius of between about 5 to 9 inches and is capable of exerting additional pressure on said garment as said second portion is arcuately deformed by pressure impinging on said body facing surface of said pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said clasp means is stiffer than said absorbent pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said clasp means is more rigid than said baffle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said clasp means is thicker than said baffle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said clasp means has a thickness ranging from about 0.010-0.125 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid-permeable cover; b) a liquid-impermeable baffle; c) an absorbent enclosed by said cover and said baffle to form an absorbent pad, said pad having longitudinally extending sides, distally spaced ends, a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; and d) clasp means for holding said pad secure to a garment, said clasp means being more rigid than said pad and including first and second portions joined by a hinge, said first portion being attached to said baffle and aligned beneath said garment facing surface of said pad, and said second portion having an arcuate shape along the length thereof which functions to squeeze said garment against said pad with increasing force as pressure is applied to said body facing surface of said pad.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid-permeable cover; b) a liquid-impermeable baffle; c) an absorbent enclosed by said cover and said baffle to form an absorbent pad, said pad having longitudinally extending sides, distally spaced ends, a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; and d) clasp means for holding said pad secure to a garment, said clasp means being more rigid than said pad and including first and second portions joined by a hinge, said first portion being attached to said baffle and aligned beneath said garment facing surface of said pad, and said second portion having an arcuate shape along the length thereof which functions to squeeze said garment against said pad with increasing force as pressure is applied to said body facing surface of said pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The absorbent article of claim 9 wherein said clasp means is a single clasp which extends downward and outward from said baffle when in an open position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The absorbent article of claim 9 wherein said clasp means includes a pair of clasps, each of which extends downward and outward from said baffle when in an open position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The absorbent article of claim 9 wherein said clasp means are attached to said garment facing surface of said pad at points inward of said longitudinal extending sides.
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