Patent ID: 7294593
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite material particularly suited for use in absorbent articles, said material comprising: a base layer of a non-extensible material in a necked condition; at least a first and a second strip of elastomeric sheet material attached in sheet form along sides of said necked non-extensible material with a space between said strips of elastomeric material such that a center region of said non-extensible material is bordered on at least two sides by a composite region of said elastomeric materials and said necked non-extensible material, said center region extending uninterrupted between said composite regions; wherein said center region of non-extensible material remains non-extensible and said composite regions are stretchable in at least a first direction as a result of necking-in said non-extensible material prior to attaching said elastomeric materials; and wherein said first and second strips of elastomeric sheet material are superimposed on and aligned with lateral side edges of said underlying non-extensible material.