Stretchable absorbent article having lateral and longitudinal stretch properties

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8066685
APP PUB NO 20060004341A1
SERIAL NO

10880995

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Absorbent articles with carefully controlled stretch properties are disclosed. In particular, the articles exhibit stretch not only in the lateral direction but also in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the articles have a biaxial stretch ratio, which refers to a ratio of stretch along the hip circumference of the article to the amount of stretch in the longitudinal direction, that is from about 1.0 to about 2.5, and particularly from about 1.1 to about 1.5. Absorbent articles made in accordance with the present invention are capable of accommodating a relatively large size range of wearers. The articles also exhibit improved fit and prevent sagging or drooping of the crotch region, even after the crotch region has been wetted.

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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
Carr, James Marcus Kaukauna, US 11 323
Faulks, Michael John Neenah, US 46 1612
Mleziva, Mark Michael Appleton, US 17 734
Olson, Christopher Peter Neenah, US 80 4134
Popp, Robert Lee Hortonville, US 131 5251
Sawyer, Lawrence Howell Neenah, US 51 2331

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