Sanitary elasticized male guard
July 30, 2022. 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 ReferencesElasticized bow-shaped dual baffle pad Bowed, trough-like absorbent pad Three-dimensional shaped feminine pad with absorbent in the elasticized edges Absorbent product with reinforcing member to resist deformation Sanitary napkin Stretchable shaped absorbent garment Absorbent article having elasticized side flaps Incontinence article for males Method of manufacturing incontinence article for males Catamenial absorbent structures having thermally bonded layers for improved handling of menstrual fluids, and their use in catamenial pads having improved fit and comfort 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 particlesExaminersPrimary: Zalukaeva, TatyanaAssistant: Gibson, Keshia Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 13/471A61F 13/475 A61F 13/534 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.Field of SearchElastic type edgeAbsorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet Release sheet Side flap Containing particular materials, fibers, or particles Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) Removable pad With means for securing pad to garment or person | |
