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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 1997
Filed:
Mar. 24, 1995
Tong-Ho J Hsieh, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
John T Ulman, Woodbridge, NJ (US);
McNeil-PPC, Inc., Skillman, NJ (US);
Abstract
Prebent, anatomically shaped, self-aligning absorbent products comprising a fluid permeable body facing cover, an absorbent element, a central, partially longitudinally disposed core, and a flexible, moisture barrier having partially longitudinally disposed permanent creases proximate to the longitudinal edges of the moisture barrier, are provided. Such products generally have a convex shape in the approximate center portion of the body facing surface which shape allows the product to conform to the body and more closely approximate the source of fluid discharge thereby reducing unwanted movement or misalignment which may result in leakage. Such products further generally have an hourglass shape which complements the general contour of the inside surfaces of the thighs.