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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2004
Ken Olsson, Vastra Frolunda, SE;
Hans Hedstrom, Molnlycke, SE;
Ken Olsson, Vastra Frolunda, SE;
Hans Hedstrom, Molnlycke, SE;
SCA Hygiene Products AB, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
Absorbent article for men intended for single use and having longitudinal side edges, a rear end edge and a front end edge and having an inner liquid-permeable surface layer, an outer liquid-impermeable surface layer and an absorbent body arranged therebetween. The article has an elastic element attached to the liquid-permeable surface layer along at least parts of the longitudinal side edges of the article. The elastic element is attached to the liquid-permeable surface layer along longitudinal edges lying opposite one another of the elastic element. A cut is arranged between the attachments in the form of a slit or cutout. The cut extends through a front edge of the elastic element in the direction of a rear edge, the elastic element being provided by the cut with inner edges arranged above the liquid-permeable surface layer, and a method for manufacturing such an article.