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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2005
Kuo-shu Edward Chang, Charlotte, NC (US);
Anne Smid, Wolvega, NL;
Patrick King Yu Tsang, Matlock, GB;
Ian Walker, Chesterfield, GB;
Andrew Wright, Chesterfield, GB;
Kuo-Shu Edward Chang, Charlotte, NC (US);
Anne Smid, Wolvega, NL;
Patrick King Yu Tsang, Matlock, GB;
Ian Walker, Chesterfield, GB;
Andrew Wright, Chesterfield, GB;
DSG Technology Holdings Ltd., Tortola, VG;
Abstract
A leg wrap structure is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The leg wrap structure has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart (e.g. generally equally spaced apart) elastic elements (e.g. strands or threads) that are aligned in a generally in generally parallel relation. Further, the top and base layers define a region of inelasticity. The leg wrap structure provides for the efficient formation of a reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams each capable of capturing a quantity of fluid to minimize the occurrence of fluid leaks from the absorbent article. Methods of forming such absorbent articles are disclosed.