Method for making a stretchable absorbent article

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5376198
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08267645

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The method comprises the steps of providing a liquid-pervious bodyside layer, a liquid-impervious outer layer, a stretchable layer, and an absorbent layer; forming the layers into a configuration designed generally to fit conformably to the body; stretching the stretchable layer; bonding the stretched stretchable layer to the other layer; releasing the bonded layer; and forming a plurality of rugosities in the bodyside layer, outer layer, and absorbent layer upon relaxation of the stretchable layer. Apparatus for practicing the method are also disclosed.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fahrenkrug, Anne M Appleton, WI 8 947
Logsdon, Nanette J Appleton, WI 3 743
Winters, Cathy L Menasha, WI 3 337

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