Sanitary napkins capable of taking complex three-dimensional shape in use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9579238
APP PUB NO 20150257943A1
SERIAL NO

14212722

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A catamenial device. The device comprises a topsheet having a body facing surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises three zones differing in stiffness, at least one of the zones comprising laterally-oriented portions where material from the core has been removed, the portions defining slots.

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  • THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Noel, John Richard Cincinnati, US 40 1548

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