Patent ID: 9220641
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disposable absorbent product extending along a longitudinal axis, the disposable absorbent product comprising: a topsheet; a backsheet overlaying said topsheet, said topsheet and backsheet jointly defining first and second side edges of the disposable absorbent product on respective sides of said longitudinal axis; an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet for storing fluid secreted by the wearer of said disposable absorbent product, said absorbent core having first and second lateral edges respectively inboard of said first and second side edges of said disposable absorbent product so as to define respective first and second lateral portions of said disposable absorbent product free of said absorbent core; a plurality of folds in said first or second lateral portions transverse to the longitudinal axis, wherein the plurality of folds are made up of at least said backsheet and said topsheet and bring into contact adjacent segments of said first lateral portion or adjacent segments of said second lateral portion; and a plurality of bonds in at least one of said first or second lateral portions securing said adjacent segments of said first lateral portion to one another or said adjacent segments of said second lateral portion to one another.