Patent ID: 6213991
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a front part which contacts the wearer's stomach during use;a rear part which contacts the wearer's buttocks during use;a crotch part located between the wearer's thighs during use and extends between said front and rear parts;an absorbent body located on the crotch part which is enclosed between a liquid-permeable outer material which lies proximal to wearer's body in use, and a liquid-impermeable barrier layer which lies distal from the wearer's body in use;a first and second corner portion in respective front and rear parts of the absorbent article, the first and second corner portions each have a first surface and a second surface which is opposed to the first surface;fastener elements disposed on the first surface of the respective first and second corner portions of the rear part of said absorbent article; andgripping means provided on the second surface of the first and second corner portions of the rear part of said absorbent article.