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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 1989
Filed:
Apr. 04, 1983
Joyce A Damico, Neenah, WI (US);
Rebecca J Weber, Neenah, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a generally narrow rectangular garment having elasticized portions centered on the long edges of the rectangle. The pad is elasticized such that shrinkage of the relaxed elastic results in a pouched formation that is well suited for use in absorption of body excretions, particularly those from incontinent adults. The pad generally has an elasticized area of between about 25 to about 60 percent of the total garment length. The elasticized edge of the pad is such that shortening of the pad amounts to between about 15 and about 37 percent of the original extended length, and the width of the pad generally ranges between about 20 and 35 percent of the total pad length.