Method of making a shaped absorbent garment
Patent 5653842 Issued on August 5, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 19, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 19, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3924627 Labial sanitary pad Perineal shield and discharge containment flap Patent #: 4946454 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 444804 filed on 05/19/1995US Classes:156/227, By folding156/292, Of laminae having opposed facing areas out of contact604/358, Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.)604/385.19Pouch meansExaminersPrimary: Weiss, John G.Assistant: Ruhl, Dennis Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB32B 031/00A61F 013/15 AbstractA shaped absorbent garment is formed of a shell having an absorbent core positioned between a bodyside liner and a backing sheet. The absorbent core is inwardly folded between a forward terminal point and a rearward terminal point. The forward and rearward terminal points are spaced apart along the central, longitudinal axis of the shell. The shaped absorbent garment includes a narrow crotch section with a vertically-extending channel, and front and rear pockets.Field of SearchLongitudinal bendingPrior to or during assembly with additional lamina Folding Of parallel stacked sheets only Folding only By folding Longitudinal bending Of laminae having opposed facing areas out of contact Pad having means for securing pad during use Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) | |
