Patent ID: 7553302
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A packaged absorbent article, comprising: a package comprising a first end, a second end, and package sides extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the first end is folded along a first fold axis toward the second end such that the package sides fold over toward an inner major surface to form a pouch with pouch sides, the second end folded along a second fold axis toward the pouch to form a flap; an absorbent article comprising a fluid permeable cover disposed over an absorbent member, wherein the article is folded along a longitudinal axis; wherein the folded absorbent article is disposed in the pouch with the fluid permeable cover disposed adjacent the inner major surface and the longitudinal axis of the absorbent article is parallel with first and second ends of the package; wherein the flap engages at least a portion of the pouch; and wherein the absorbent article further comprises an article tab extending from a longitudinal edge, and wherein at least a portion of the article tab protrudes from the pouch, past the first end.