Patent ID: 6315765
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent pad defining a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, opposite longitudinal end edges, and opposite longitudinal side edges extending between the longitudinal end edges, the absorbent pad comprising:a backsheet layer;a liquid permeable topsheet layer superposed on the backsheet layer;an absorbent assembly sandwiched between the backsheet layer and the topsheet layer;side flaps disposed transversely outward of the absorbent assembly, each side flap comprising an elastic member having opposite active ends that are longitudinally spaced from the respective longitudinal end edges of the absorbent pad; andgarment attachment means disposed on the backsheet layer remote from the absorbent assembly, the garment attachment means positioned longitudinally outward of the active ends of the elastic members;the absorbent pad having an Effective Elastic Value of at least 30 millimeters.