Patent ID: 11969326
Assignee: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. An absorbent article comprising:
a first layer comprising:
a first periphery;
a first liquid impervious backsheet;
a first absorbent core positioned adjacent the backsheet and proximal the wearer; and
a first moisture pervious topsheet;

a second layer comprising:
a second periphery;
a second liquid impervious backsheet;
a second absorbent core positioned adjacent the backsheet and proximal the wearer;
a second moisture pervious topsheet; and
a second-layer tab coupled to and protruding from a peripheral edge of the second layer and extending beyond the second periphery; and

a third layer comprising:
a third periphery;
a third liquid impervious backsheet;
a third absorbent core positioned adjacent the backsheet and proximal the wearer;
a third moisture pervious topsheet; and
a third-layer tab coupled to and protruding from a peripheral edge of the third layer;

wherein the second layer is removably adhered to the first layer such that the second backsheet contacts the first topsheet;
wherein the third layer is removably adhered to the second layer such that the third backsheet contacts the second topsheet;
wherein the second periphery is positioned within and spaced apart from the first periphery for the entirety of the first periphery;
wherein the third periphery is positioned within and spaced apart from the second periphery for the entirety of the second periphery; and
wherein the third-layer tab is spaced a distance away from the second-layer tab.