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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2002
Solgun Drevik, Mölnlycke, SE;
Fredrik Asp, Boklundsvägen, SE;
Solgun Drevik, Mölnlycke, SE;
Fredrik Asp, Boklundsvägen, SE;
SCA Hygiene Products AB, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
An absorbent product, such as a sanitary towel, includes a stiffening element () which is intended to contribute to the three-dimensional shape of the product during its use. The stiffening element () is in a plane state before use of the product and has a stiffness in the dry state of in the order of 1-15 N measured according to ASTM D 4032-82. The stiffening element has a width at the transition between the crotch portion () and the front portion () on the sanitary towel which is adapted to the distance between the muscle tendons of the wearer on both sides of the crotch of the wearer in the groin of the latter and which is of the order of 15-45 mm. The product has different stiffness along a center line extending in the longitudinal direction thereof, as a result of which the product is predestined to curve in predetermined places along the center line when the product is fitted on the wearer.