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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2002
Filed:
May. 15, 2000
Karen Ann Kreutz, Friedrichsdorf, DE;
Rachel Ann Lawton, Frankfurt, DE;
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, catamenials or adult incontinence inserts which are used in combination with undergarments. The absorbent articles according to the present invention have a minimum length of 255 mm, i.e., they are relatively long absorbent articles, and they are provided with a fastening adhesive to attach them to the undergarment during use. In particular, the present invention relates to such absorbent articles which are made from several layers which are joined to each other by integrating adhesive connections. The fastening adhesive is provided with an asymmetry in respect to the longitudinal direction and at least one of the integrating adhesive connections is at least co-extensive with fastening adhesive.