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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2003
Jerry Edward Carstens, West Chester, OH (US);
Letha Margie Hines, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Nicholas Albert Ahr, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Diane Dunn Farris, West Chester, OH (US);
Nona Jane Redwine, Mason, OH (US);
Deborah Catherine Schmitz, West Chester, OH (US);
Cynthia Lee Alvis, Fairfield, OH (US);
John Richard Noel, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Ronald Ray Mcfall, West Chester, OH (US);
Thomas Ward Osborn, Iii, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Jerry Edward Carstens, West Chester, OH (US);
Letha Margie Hines, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Nicholas Albert Ahr, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Diane Dunn Farris, West Chester, OH (US);
Nona Jane Redwine, Mason, OH (US);
Deborah Catherine Schmitz, West Chester, OH (US);
Cynthia Lee Alvis, Fairfield, OH (US);
John Richard Noel, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Ronald Ray McFall, West Chester, OH (US);
Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Cincinnati, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams. The absorbent may be flat or cup-shaped.