Absorbent garments with tailored stretch properties in the lateral direction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8377023
APP PUB NO 20060004342A1
SERIAL NO

10881718

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Absorbent articles with carefully controlled stretch properties are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles have a percentage of stretch in the lateral direction at the widest portion in the front region of the article and/or in the back region in the range of from about 25% to about 150%. Additionally, at least about 70% of the above stretch resides in a first edge zone and in a second edge zone of the chassis. The first edge zone and the second edge zone are separated by a middle zone. The middle zone, which has the same length as each edge zone, is stretchable, but to a lesser extent than the edge zones. Through this construction, the absorbent article exhibits improved fit and appearance. Of particular advantage, the carefully controlled stretch properties 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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