US5415644A
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Diapers with elasticized side pockets
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1989-02-13
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Granted: 1995-05-16
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Expires: 2009-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A garment with a backsheet (12), a bodyside liner (14) essentially coterminous with the backsheet (12) and forming a shape with a front waist section (18), a back waist section (20) and side sections connecting the front waist section (18) to the back waist section (20) and first and second flaps (30, 32) formed from or attached to bodyside liner (14). Flaps (30, 32) may have elastic members (40, 42) applied thereto respectively. Flaps (30, 32) may be folded inwardly and respective ends thereof may be bonded to bodyside liner (14) so that edges of flaps are directed toward a centerline (38) of the garment. The flaps (30, 32) may be attached to or formed from bodyside liner (14) along lines (34, 36) which are parallel to centerline (38) or which diverge from or converge toward centerline (38). Additionally, flaps (30, 38) may have varying width and be less than full length.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M. Enloe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49413; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/4902; A61F2013/49031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An integral disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of electrically contractible gasketing cuffs, each disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article, and having between them a longitudinal centerline; a pair of barrier cuffs, (a) each barrier cuff having a proximal edge and a distal edge, (b) each barrier cuff being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs, (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface, and (d) a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An integral disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of electrically contractible gasketing cuffs, each disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article, and having between them a longitudinal centerline; a pair of barrier cuffs, (a) each barrier cuff having a proximal edge and a distal edge, (b) each barrier cuff being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs, (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface, and (d) a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the tensioning means comprises an elastic member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the distal edges of each barrier cuff have contractible lengths, and wherein the tensioning means comprises means for contracting the length of the distal edges of each barrier cuff.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the backsheet is connected directly to the topsheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the backsheet is connected indirectly to the topsheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
250 words
An integral disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region between the front and back waist regions and two longitudinal edges, the longitudinal edges of the absorbent article being the edges which extend from the front waist region along the crotch region tot he back waist region; the absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; an elastically contractible gasketing cuff disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge of the absorbent article in at least the crotch region, the gasketing cuffs having between them a longitudinal centerline; a barrier cuff disposed adjacent each of the gasketing cuffs, each of the barrier cuffs having a proximal edge and distal edge, the proximal edges being disposed laterally inboard of the gasketing cuffs, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached tot he top surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
250 words
An integral disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region between the front and back waist regions and two longitudinal edges, the longitudinal edges of the absorbent article being the edges which extend from the front waist region along the crotch region tot he back waist region; the absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; an elastically contractible gasketing cuff disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge of the absorbent article in at least the crotch region, the gasketing cuffs having between them a longitudinal centerline; a barrier cuff disposed adjacent each of the gasketing cuffs, each of the barrier cuffs having a proximal edge and distal edge, the proximal edges being disposed laterally inboard of the gasketing cuffs, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached tot he top surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the tensioning means comprises an elastic member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 7, wherein the tensioning elastic member is an elastic strand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the distal edges of each barrier cuff have contractible lengths, and wherein the tensioning means comprises means for contracting the length of the distal edges of the barrier cuffs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the barrier cuffs are integral with the topsheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the barrier cuffs are unitary with the topsheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
72 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the barrier cuffs each have two ends, and additionally comprising adhesive means disposed adjacent each of the ends of the barrier cuffs for securing a portion of each barrier cuff, a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff in at least the crotch region remaining free from attachment so as to be spaced away from the top surface of the topsheet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the backsheet is connected directly to the topsheet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 6, wherein the backsheet is connected indirectly to the topsheet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
372 words
An integral disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region between the front and back waist regions and two longitudinal edges and a longitudinal centerline, the longitudinal edges and longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article being the edges and centerline which extend from the front waist region along the crotch region to the back waist region; the absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core having side edges, the absorbent core being disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; an elastically contractible gasketing cuff disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge of the absorbent article, each gasketing cuff comprising a flexible side flap extending from and along the side edges of the absorbent core in at least the crotch region of the absorbent article, and a flap elastic member secured to the side flap in an elastically contractible condition, whereby the elastically contractible gasketing cuffs form effective barriers about a wearer's legs; a barrier cuff disposed adjacent each of the gasketing cuffs in at least the crotch region, each of the barrier cuffs having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edges disposed in the side flaps between the flap elastic member and the side edges of the absorbent core in at least the crotch region, the distal edges being free from attachment in at least the crotch region, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the tops surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and a spacing elastic member secured to each barrier cuff for elasticizing and tensioning the barrier cuffs so that the distal edges of the barrier cuffs are spaced away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs; the elastically contractible gasketing cuffs and the barrier cuffs presenting an effective means against soiling of a wearer's garments.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
372 words
An integral disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region between the front and back waist regions and two longitudinal edges and a longitudinal centerline, the longitudinal edges and longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article being the edges and centerline which extend from the front waist region along the crotch region to the back waist region; the absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core having side edges, the absorbent core being disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; an elastically contractible gasketing cuff disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge of the absorbent article, each gasketing cuff comprising a flexible side flap extending from and along the side edges of the absorbent core in at least the crotch region of the absorbent article, and a flap elastic member secured to the side flap in an elastically contractible condition, whereby the elastically contractible gasketing cuffs form effective barriers about a wearer's legs; a barrier cuff disposed adjacent each of the gasketing cuffs in at least the crotch region, each of the barrier cuffs having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edges disposed in the side flaps between the flap elastic member and the side edges of the absorbent core in at least the crotch region, the distal edges being free from attachment in at least the crotch region, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the tops surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and a spacing elastic member secured to each barrier cuff for elasticizing and tensioning the barrier cuffs so that the distal edges of the barrier cuffs are spaced away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs; the elastically contractible gasketing cuffs and the barrier cuffs presenting an effective means against soiling of a wearer's garments.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
80 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the barrier cuffs each have two ends, and additionally comprising adhesive means, disposed adjacent each end of each of the barrier cuffs in the front and back waist regions, for securing the end portions of the distal edges of the barrier cuffs, a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff remaining free to be spaced away from the top surface of the topsheet in at least the crotch region.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the flap elastic member is curvilinear.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the barrier cuffs are integral with the topsheet.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the barrier cuffs are integral with the side flaps.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the backsheet is connected directly to the topsheet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 15, wherein the backsheet is connected indirectly to the topsheet.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
206 words
An integral disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs disposed adjacent to longitudinal edges of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs connected to the liquid pervious topsheet, each barrier cuff having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edges being disposed adjacent the gasketing cuffs and the distal edges being disposed inboard of the proximal edges, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached tot he top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
206 words
An integral disposable absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs disposed adjacent to longitudinal edges of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs connected to the liquid pervious topsheet, each barrier cuff having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edges being disposed adjacent the gasketing cuffs and the distal edges being disposed inboard of the proximal edges, at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface, and a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached tot he top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 22, wherein the backsheet is connected directly to the topsheet.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integral disposable absorbent article of claim 22, wherein the backsheet is connected indirectly to the topsheet.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
205 words
An integral disposable absorbent article, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs, each of the gasketing cuffs being disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs, each barrier cuff (a) having a proximal edge and a distal edge; (b) being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs; (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the tops surface; and (d) being pervious to water vapor; a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbing article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
205 words
An integral disposable absorbent article, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected to the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs, each of the gasketing cuffs being disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs, each barrier cuff (a) having a proximal edge and a distal edge; (b) being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs; (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the tops surface; and (d) being pervious to water vapor; a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbing article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
222 words
An integral disposable absorbent article, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs, each of the gasketing cuffs being disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs, each barrier cuff (a) having a proximal edge and a distal edge; (b) being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs; (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface; and (d) when placed in contact with wet skin of a wearer, permitting moisture to escape from the surface of the skin so contacted; a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
222 words
An integral disposable absorbent article, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet having a top surface; a backsheet connected tot he topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of elastically contractible gasketing cuffs, each of the gasketing cuffs being disposed adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the absorbent article and on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article; a pair of barrier cuffs, each barrier cuff (a) having a proximal edge and a distal edge; (b) being disposed inboard of one of the gasketing cuffs; (c) at least a portion of each barrier cuff being attached to the top surface; and (d) when placed in contact with wet skin of a wearer, permitting moisture to escape from the surface of the skin so contacted; a central portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff being directed, by means of said portions being attached to the top surface, toward the longitudinal centerline of the integral disposable absorbent article, between the gasketing cuffs of the integral disposable absorbent article; and means for tensioning the barrier cuffs, to space a portion of the distal edge of each barrier cuff away from the top surface of the topsheet, whereby a channel is formed by the two barrier cuffs and a portion of the topsheet between the barrier cuffs.
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