Patent ID: 6245050
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article having a length and a width defining first and second waist portions and first and second longitudinal marginal portions, said article comprising the following components:a backsheet layer;a topsheet layer; andan absorbent structure located between said topsheet layer and said backsheet layer, said article including at least one elasticized area formed from an elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive, a first component and a second component, said first and second components being adhered to one another by said elastomeric, hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive, said elastomeric, hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive and the elasticized area formed therewith being elongateable in a first direction, said elasticized area having an original length in the first direction, said elasticized area being retractable after elongation to a length substantially equivalent to said original length, the elasticized area having the following properties:a) an adhesive bond strength sufficient to adhere said first and second components together during use of said disposable absorbent article;b) an elongation of at least 50 percent;c) a retractive force of less than 400 grams force per inch width at 90 percent elongation;d) a viscosity of less than 70,000 centipoise at 350.degree. F.; ande) a cold flow value of less than 20 percent at 54.degree. C.