Stretchable absorbent article having zones of differential stretch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6840928
APP PUB NO 20020165516A1
SERIAL NO

10025307

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A disposable absorbent article is provided which includes a substantially liquid-impermeable, stretchable outer cover, a liquid permeable, stretchable top surface, and an absorbent body located between the outer cover and the top surface. The stretchable top surface can further include a first zone and a second zone. The stretchable outer cover can be configured to provide a first level of elongation when subjected to a tensile force of 100 gmf per inch (per 2.54 cm) of width according to the Material Elongation and Deformation Tensile Test set forth herein, while the first zone provides a second level of elongation that is less than the first level of elongation.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Datta, Paul Joseph Appleton, WI 26 1250
Travis, Gary Lee Oshkosh, WI 15 639

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