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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2007
Joseph Andrew Mlinar, Appleton, WI (US);
Wendy L. Hamilton, Neenah, WI (US);
Julie A. Paveletzke, Appleton, WI (US);
Mary F. Kutchenriter, Neenah, WI (US);
Joseph Andrew Mlinar, Appleton, WI (US);
Wendy L. Hamilton, Neenah, WI (US);
Julie A. Paveletzke, Appleton, WI (US);
Mary F. Kutchenriter, Neenah, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A disposable incontinent underwear product can comprise areas having different stretch characteristics and thereby fit persons of varying body shape in a more comfortable and/or visually appealing manner. Additionally, in some embodiments, the different areas of stretch can aid in positioning absorbent components, such as an absorbent insert or core that is included in the undergarment to absorb body exudates. For example, a garment may feature at vertical stretch in an area above the crotch and below the waist while featuring horizontal stretch at the hip areas at its front and back sides. As another example, a garment may feature horizontal stretch across the front of the garment and vertical stretch across the back of the garment in areas above the crotch and below the waist. In some embodiments, the crotch also features horizontal, vertical, or biaxial stretch.