Patent ID: 6293932
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An individually wrapped absorbent article comprising:a) an absorbent article having first and second ends, first and second sides and first and second major surfaces, said second major surface having a garment attachment adhesive secured thereto;b) a wrapper having first and second ends, first and second sides and first and second major surfaces, said first major surface of said wrapper being releaseably affixed to said garment attachment adhesive such that said first end of said absorbent article at a minimum is flush with said first end of said wrapper, said second end of said wrapper extends beyond said second end of said absorbent article and said first and second sides of said wrapper extend laterally outward from said first and second sides of said absorbent article, respectively;c) an attachment device secured to said second major surface of said wrapper approximate said first end thereof, said wrapper and said absorbent article being folded together about two fold axes such that said first major surface of said wrapper contacts said attachment device and is releaseably secured thereto to form a package, said package having first and second side edges aligned approximately parallel to said first and second sides of said absorbent article, respectively;d) a first seal and a second seal securing said first and second side edges together, respectively; ande) at least one line of perforations formed in said wrapper adjacent to one of said first and second seals, said line of perforations providing an easy open feature for said package.