Diaper design having zones of reduced stiffness and continuous breathability

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7435244
APP PUB NO 20050004543A1
SERIAL NO

10612601

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, having a topsheet, barrier cuffs, an optional acquisition layer, an absorbent core, a barrier layer, and a backsheet. The diaper is arranged so as to create breathable zones of reduced stiffness surrounding the wearer's thighs. That is, the layers of material forming the diaper are arranged so the area surrounding the wearer's thighs includes only the backsheet, barrier cuffs and leg elastics. No liquid-impervious material is present within the breathable zones of reduced stiffness. Furthermore, these breathable zones of reduced stiffness preferably are formed so that only hydrophobic material is present. Thus, providing a better fitting, less irritating absorbent article by reducing the stiffness and increasing the breathability of the diaper in the area surrounding the wearer's thighs, resulting in increased comfort and fit around the wearer's thighs.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
ASSOCIATED HYGIENIC PRODUCTS LLC3400 RIVER GREEN COURT SUITE 600 DULUTH GA 30096

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glasscock, Glenn Ernest Camden, AR 1 204
Hart, Charles Augustus Little Rock, AR 1 204
Moody, John L Camden, AR 1 204
Schroer, Jr Charles Frederick Camden, AR 1 128
Tharp, Meredith Gaye Camden, AR 1 204
Woodard, Jason Brian Camden, AR 1 204

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation