Disposable absorbent articles having cuffs of improved stretch laminate structure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12064323
APP PUB NO 20210228420A1
SERIAL NO

17227451

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An absorbent article having longitudinal cuffs of improved structure is disclosed. The improved cuffs may be elasticized by a plurality of elastic strands that are substantially greater in number, closer in spacing, lower in pre-strain, and lower in decitex, or any combination of these, as compared with those in conventional articles. This combination of features results in ruffles or gathers of cuff material joined to the elastic strands that are substantially greater in machine-direction frequency and substantially lesser in z-direction amplitude, than those in conventional articles. As a result, the cuff structure lies more closely and evenly against the wearer's skin, has an improved, more cloth-like appearance, provides improved gasketing, and provides improved wearer comfort, as compared with cuff structures in conventional articles. A method for manufacturing articles with such cuff structures, utilizing a warp beam as a supply mechanism, is also disclosed.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA CINCINNATI OHIO 45202 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
LaVon, Gary Dean Liberty Township, US 320 9530
Schneider, Uwe Cincinnati, US 298 4328
Wise, Brandon Ellis Cincinnati, US 21 645

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