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US Patent 7172584 - Sanitary elasticized male guard
US Patent Issued on February 6, 2007
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
July 30, 2022Estimated 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.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
July 30, 2022Estimated 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.AbstractA disposable sanitary absorbent article such as an absorbent pad (e.g., male guard) is provided which is defined by opposed lateral sides and opposed longitudinal sides extending between said lateral side, comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed therebetween having opposed lateral sides and opposed longitudinal sides extending between said lateral sides of said absorbent core, an adhesive layer attached to said backsheet and a release paper strip covering the adhesive layer. The longitudinal sides or edges of the pad define side flaps outwardly relative to the longitudinal sides of the absorbent core, and at least two spaced apart elastic members are secured along each longitudinal side flap, with each elastic member having two active ends, at least one of which is located outwardly relative to the corresponding end of the adhesive layer. | InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10208615 filed on 07/30/2002US Classes:604/385.24, Elastic type edge604/385.03, With means for securing pad to garment or person604/378, Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.)604/385.26, Gathered portion604/385.25, Leg opening604/385.31, Reinforcing means604/385.22, Stretchable outer cover604/385.04, Side flap156/164, Running length web156/227, By folding604/385.17, Intravaginal604/385.09, Opening for exposing umbilical cord, penis, or tail604/366, Thermoplastic604/385.16, Extendable pad604/385.27, Plural elastic elements604/367Containing particular materials, fibers, or particlesField of Search604/385.24, Elastic type edge604/385.23, Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet604/385.05, Release sheet604/385.04, Side flap604/367, Containing particular materials, fibers, or particles604/378, Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.)604/385.14, Removable pad604/385.03With means for securing pad to garment or personExaminersPrimary: Zalukaeva, TatyanaAssistant: Gibson, Keshia Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References4579556, Elasticized bow-shaped dual baffle padIssued on: 04/01/1986 Inventor: McFarland4668230, Bowed, trough-like absorbent pad Issued on: 05/26/1987 Inventor: Damico , et al.4770657, Three-dimensional shaped feminine pad with absorbent in the elasticized edges Issued on: 09/13/1988 Inventor: Ellis , et al.4865597, Absorbent product with reinforcing member to resist deformation Issued on: 09/12/1989 Inventor: Mason, Jr. , et al.5129893, Sanitary napkin Issued on: 07/14/1992 Inventor: Thoren5411498, Stretchable shaped absorbent garment Issued on: 05/02/1995 Inventor: Fahrenkrug, et al.5542941, Absorbent article having elasticized side flaps Issued on: 08/06/1996 Inventor: Morita5558659, Incontinence article for males Issued on: 09/24/1996 Inventor: Sherrod, et al.5558734, Method of manufacturing incontinence article for males Issued on: 09/24/1996 Inventor: Sherrod, et al.5607414, Catamenial absorbent structures having thermally bonded layers for improved handling of menstrual fluids, and their use in catamenial pads having improved fit and comfort Issued on: 03/04/1997 Inventor: Richards, et al.5653842, Method of making a shaped absorbent garment Issued on: 08/05/1997 Inventor: Kuen5855573Sanitary panty Issued on: 01/05/1999 Inventor: Johansson International ClassesA61F 13/471A61F 13/475 A61F 13/534 |
