Absorbent article having an absorbent structure configured for improved donning and lateral stretch distribution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8246594
APP PUB NO 20050256474A1
SERIAL NO

11026423

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An absorbent article generally has a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting said front and back waist regions. The article comprises an outer cover stretchable in at least the lateral direction and a liner in opposed relationship with the outer cover and stretchable in at least the lateral direction. An absorbent structure is disposed between the liner and the outer cover and extends from the crotch region to at least one of the front waist region and the back waist region of the article. The article has an attachment zone and at least one non-attachment zone laterally adjacent the attachment zone. The absorbent structure is configured for improved lateral stretch distribution of the article.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC401 NORTH LAKE STREET NEENAH WISCONSIN 54956 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoang, Hhan Davis Dang Appleton, US 1 78
Sperl, Michael D Waupaca, US 14 456

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