Patent ID: 6482194
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a material formed as a single piece having two enlarged end portions and a narrowed portion intermediate said enlarged end portions and arranged for wearing by an individual, said material comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a fluid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent layer disposed between said fluid permeable topsheet and said fluid impermeable backsheet; and at least one gathered portion formed by the backsheet and the absorbent layer gathered toward an interior of the narrowed portion, the at least one gathered portion forming a pocket for collection of fecal matter, wherein a portion of opposed side edges of said material is pulled laterally inward toward an interior of said material extending between said enlarged end portions, and one of a flap and a flap and leg elastic composite is attached in a straight fashion to said opposed side edges and extends between opposed edges of said enlarged end portions.