Absorbent article with multi-directional extensible side panels
Patent 6004306 Issued on December 21, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 20, 2017. 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.
August 20, 2017. 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 2743725 3800796 3860003 3867946 Tab fastener having substantially coplanar diverging anchoring legs Disposable diaper reinforcement 4090516 Diaper with elastic fastener Padded undergarment for physical fitness Washable diaper InventorsApplicationNo. 915471 filed on 08/20/1997US Classes:604/385.21, Hourglass shape604/385.29, And waist opening604/386, Pad having means for securing pad during use604/394Abdominal enclosing typeExaminersPrimary: Weiss, John G.Assistant: Reichle, K. M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61F 013/18AbstractAbsorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments, and the like, having extensible side panel features that improve the dynamic fit of the diaper around the legs and waist of the wearer. Such absorbent articles include a containment assembly including a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and extensible side panels, each including a waist panel and a thigh panel disposed along each longitudinal edge of the containment assembly in the first waist region. The waist panel and the thigh panel are operatively associated so that the waist panel has a primary direction of extensibility in one direction and the thigh panel has a primary direction of extensibility in a different direction. This forms a multi-directional extensible side panel wherein the waist panel provides tension around the wearer's waist to maintain fit about the waist and to hold the diaper on the wearer, and the thigh panel expands and contracts to maintain a dynamic fit around the leg of the wearer. Thus, the waist and thigh panels reduce the negative effects of the dynamic forces on the absorbent article, such as sagging and gapping that can cause leakage, while increasing freedom of motion and wearer comfort.Other References
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