US20160278995A1 - Absorbent Articles With Elastics In Multiple Layers - Google Patents
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Abstract
Absorbent articles that include elastics in multiple layers are disclosed herein.
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- This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/893,854, filed May 14, 2013, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/646,999, filed May 15, 2012, the substances of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- In general, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to absorbent articles that are disposable and wearable. In particular, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to disposable wearable absorbent articles with elastics in multiple layers.
- Disposable wearable absorbent articles include disposable diapers and disposable incontinence undergarments (e.g., adult incontinence products). A disposable wearable absorbent article can receive and contain bodily waste while being worn by a wearer. Such articles can be made with various materials in a number of configurations. The design of a disposable wearable absorbent article can affect the way that the article performs while it is being worn.
- Elastic materials can be configured as various elastic structures in disposable wearable absorbent articles. These elastic structures can function in different ways to provide various benefits to the wearer. For example, lower force elastics or elastics that are spaced apart can be configured as shaping elastics. Shaping elastics can assist in providing a conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin. As another example, higher force elastics or elastics that are grouped closer together can be configured as anchoring elastics. Anchoring elastics can assist in holding the article in place on the wearer by transferring loads from the article to particular parts of the wearer's body.
- Unfortunately, when a disposable wearable absorbent article includes different elastic structures, those structures may not work well together. For example, if a disposable wearable absorbent article includes both shaping elastics and anchoring elastics, and those different elastic structures are not allowed to act somewhat independently from each other, then their functions may be compromised. If the anchoring elastics transfer excessive loads to the region comprising the shaping elastics, they may concentrate forces against the wearer's skin, causing discomfort and red marking. If the shaping elastics compromise the loads created by the anchoring elastics, then the anchoring elastics may not effectively transfer loads to intended parts of the wearer's body, potentially allowing the article to sag. If a disposable wearable absorbent article includes elastic structures that do not work well together, then the article may feel uncomfortable, look unattractive, and perform poorly while it is worn by a wearer.
- In one aspect, an absorbent article has a center chassis including a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core. The absorbent article includes a front waist region and a front waist edge, a back waist region and a back waist edge, a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion, a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion, a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion, and a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion, wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics and the second plurality of elastics comprise a load distributing element, wherein the load distributing element extends laterally across the absorbent article and comprises a first section that is substantially parallel with a lateral centerline on the center chassis, a second section that extends towards the lateral centerline of the center chassis, a third section that extends across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis, a fourth section that extends away from the lateral centerline of the center chassis, and a fifth section laterally opposed to the first section and substantially parallel with the lateral centerline on the center chassis, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, and wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
- In another aspect, an absorbent article has a center chassis including a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core. The absorbent article includes a front waist region and a front waist edge, a back waist region and a back waist edge, a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion, a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion, a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion, and a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion, wherein at least one of the third plurality of elastics and the fourth plurality of elastics comprise a load distributing element, wherein the load distributing element extends laterally across the absorbent article and comprises a first section that is substantially parallel with a lateral centerline on the center chassis, a second section that extends towards the lateral centerline of the center chassis, a third section that extends across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis, a fourth section that extends away from the lateral centerline of the center chassis, and a fifth section laterally opposed to the first section and substantially parallel with the lateral centerline on the center chassis, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, and wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
- In yet another aspect, an absorbent article has a center chassis including a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core. The absorbent article includes a front waist region and a front waist edge, a back waist region and a back waist edge, a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region, a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region, a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion, a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion, a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion, and a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion, wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics, the second plurality of elastics, the third plurality of elastics and the fourth plurality of elastics comprise a load distributing element, wherein the load distributing element extends laterally across the absorbent article and comprises a first section that is substantially parallel with a lateral centerline on the center chassis, a second section that extends towards the lateral centerline of the center chassis, a third section that extends across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis, a fourth section that extends away from the lateral centerline of the center chassis, and a fifth section laterally opposed to the first section and substantially parallel with the lateral centerline on the center chassis, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, and wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
- Additional aspects of the disclosure are defined by the claims of this patent.
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FIG. 1A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of part of the front of the article ofFIG. 1A , taken at a first sectional line. -
FIG. 1C illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of part of the front of the article ofFIG. 1A , taken at a second sectional line. -
FIG. 1D illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 1E illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 2A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of part of the front of the article ofFIG. 2A , taken at a sectional line. -
FIG. 2C illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 2D illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 3A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 3B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of part of the front of the article ofFIG. 3A , taken at a first sectional line. -
FIG. 3C illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of part of the front of the article ofFIG. 3A , taken at a second sectional line. -
FIG. 3D illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 3E illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 4A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a first embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 4B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the first embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a second embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 5B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the second embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 6A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a third embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 6B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the third embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 7A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a fourth embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 7B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the fourth embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 8A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a fifth embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 8B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a fifth embodiment of shaping elastics. -
FIG. 9A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a first embodiment of anchoring elastics. -
FIG. 9B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the first embodiment of anchoring elastics. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a second embodiment of anchoring elastics. -
FIG. 10B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the second embodiment of anchoring elastics. -
FIG. 11A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes a third embodiment of anchoring elastics. -
FIG. 11B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article, which includes the third embodiment of anchoring elastics. - Embodiments of the present disclosure include disposable wearable absorbent articles with different elastic structures that work well together. The different elastic structures may be separated into multiple layers. For example, a disposable wearable absorbent article can include shaping elastics and anchoring elastics, which are separated from each other by one or more layers of material. Since the shaping elastics are separated from the anchoring elastics, they can function independently of each other. The shaping elastics can at least assist in providing a conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin while the anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer. As a result, the disposable wearable absorbent articles of the present disclosure can be easier to apply, feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while worn by wearers.
- Absorbent articles include products for human sanitary protection, for human hygienic use, and the like. Some absorbent articles are wearable. A wearable absorbent article is configured to be worn on or around a lower torso of a body of a human wearer. Examples of wearable absorbent articles include diapers, training pants, and incontinence undergarments (including embodiments of each of these for people of all ages).
- A disposable wearable absorbent article can include an absorbent core. Throughout the present disclosure, the term absorbent core refers to a part of a disposable wearable absorbent article configured to absorb bodily exudates (such as urine, menses, and feces) received into the article from a body of a wearer. An absorbent core can be configured in various ways, as will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. An absorbent core can include one or more absorbent materials, such as absorbent foams, highloft nonwovens, wood pulp and/or superabsorbent particles, and may include one or more additional compositions, materials, or structures for receiving, containing, storing, and/or treating bodily waste, as known in the art.
- An absorbent core can be part of an absorbent assembly, comprising one or more layers such as a liquid-permeable topsheet, an acquisition layer, a distribution layer, a storage layer, and a liquid impermeable backsheet. Part, parts, or all of an absorbent core and/or part, parts, or all of an absorbent assembly may also include one or more of various structures, such as barrier leg cuffs, a feces containment compartment, a wetness indicator, fasteners for retaining the core within an article, disposal tapes, etc. Further, part, parts, or all of an absorbent core and/or part, parts, or all of an absorbent assembly may include one or more of compositions such as lotions, perfumes, and a sensate. An absorbent core and/or an absorbent assembly can be configured as a bucket-shaped absorbent assembly, a removable absorbent core or absorbent assembly, a replaceable absorbent core, etc.
- A disposable wearable absorbent article can also include an outer cover. Throughout the present disclosure, the term outer cover refers to a part of a disposable wearable absorbent article forming an outer surface of the article (sometimes referred to as a backsheet), extending beyond the edges of the absorbent core, usually covering a significant portion of the buttocks of the wearer, and generally shaped to resemble the appearance of an undergarment. An outer cover can be configured in various ways, as described herein. In various embodiments, an outer cover can coincide with and/or define at least a portion of the chassis of a disposable wearable absorbent article.
- Some absorbent articles are disposable. A disposable absorbent article is configured to be disposed of after a single use (e.g., not intended to be reused, restored, or laundered). Examples of disposable absorbent articles include disposable diapers, disposable training pants, disposable incontinence undergarments, as well as feminine care pads and liners.
- Elastic materials can be configured as various elastic structures in disposable wearable absorbent articles. These elastic structures can function in different ways to provide various benefits to the wearer. For example, lower force elastics or elastics that are spaced apart can be configured as shaping elastics. Shaping elastics can at least assist in providing conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin. As another example, higher force elastics or elastics that are grouped closer together can be configured as anchoring elastics. Anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer by transferring loads from the article to particular parts of the wearer's body.
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FIGS. 1A through 3E describe different types of disposable wearable absorbent articles with various embodiments of elastics in multiple layers. -
FIG. 1A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 100, which includes a first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers.FIG. 1A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 100. The view ofFIG. 1A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 100. - Throughout the present disclosure, a reference to a belt type disposable wearable absorbent article can refer to an embodiment that is fastenable or to an embodiment without fasteners. A reference to a belt type disposable wearable absorbent article can also refer to an embodiment of an article with one or more waist and/or leg openings that are preformed (i.e. formed during manufacture of the article) or to an embodiment of an article with waist and leg openings that are not preformed. Thus, each embodiment of a disposable wearable absorbent article of the present disclosure that is described as belt type can be configured in any of these ways, as will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.
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FIG. 1A , alongitudinal centerline 113 and alateral centerline 117 provide lines of reference for referring to relative locations of parts of thearticle 100. When a first part is nearer to thelongitudinal centerline 113 than a second part, the first part can be considered laterally inboard 112 to the second part. Similarly, the second part can be considered laterally outboard 114 from the first part. The first part would be proximal relative to the second part and the second part would be distal relative to the first part. When a third part is nearer to thelateral centerline 117 than a fourth part, the third part can be considered longitudinally inboard 116 to the fourth part. Similarly, the fourth part can be considered longitudinally outboard 118 from the third part. The third part would be proximal relative to the fourth part and the fourth part would be distal relative to the third part. Throughout the present disclosure, when one part is simply referred to as inboard from another part, the one part is laterally inboard and/or longitudinally inboard from the other part. In the same way, when one part is simply referred to as outboard from another part, the one part is laterally outboard and/or longitudinally outboard from the other part. -
FIG. 1A includes arrows indicating relative directions for laterally inboard 112, laterally outboard 114, longitudinally inboard 116, and longitudinally outboard 118, with respect to thearticle 100. Throughout the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, a reference to a longitudinal dimension, measurement, line, or direction refers to a dimension, measurement, line, or direction substantially or completely parallel to thelongitudinal centerline 113, and a reference to a lateral dimension, measurement, line, or direction refers to a dimension, measurement, line, or direction substantially or completely parallel to thelateral centerline 117. - The
article 100 includes a front 124 and aback 126. The front 124 is a portion of thearticle 100 disposed generally proximate to and/or below the belly of a wearer, when thearticle 100 is worn by the wearer. A reference to the “front” can mean the front itself, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of an element in the front, and/or a disposition in the front, depending on the context of the reference. The back 126 is a portion of thearticle 100 disposed generally proximate to and/or below the back of a wearer, when thearticle 100 is worn by the wearer. A reference to the “back” can mean the back itself, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of an element in the back, and/or a disposition in the back, depending on the context of the reference. Thelateral centerline 117 of thearticle 100 divides the article longitudinally into halves and forms a boundary between the front 124 and theback 126. The terminology for front and back, described above, is used for disposable wearable absorbent articles throughout the present disclosure, unless otherwise indicated. - The
article 100 includes abelt 160 and acenter chassis 120. Afront belt portion 161 and aback belt portion 169 form thebelts 160. Thearticle 100 includes anabsorbent core 127 that extends from thefront belt portion 161 through thecenter chassis 120 to the back belt portion. Thecenter chassis 120 includes atopsheet 106 that is inward to theabsorbent core 127 and abacksheet 107 that is outward from theabsorbent core 127. - The front 124 includes a
front belt portion 161 with a front waist area that is adjacent to afront waist edge 109 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. The back 126 includes aback belt portion 169 with a back waist area that is adjacent to aback waist edge 104 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. Thecenter chassis 120 includes a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the rear waist region, wherein the crotch region includes thelateral centerline 117. Theabsorbent core 127 extends from the front 124 to theback 126. - The
front belt portion 161 has a frontinner belt portion 162 and a frontouter belt portion 165, as illustrated inFIGS. 1B and 1C . The frontinner belt portion 162 includes aplurality 195 of front shapingelastics 197. Theplurality 195 is configured in the same way as theplurality 495 of the embodiment ofFIG. 4A . The frontouter belt portion 165 includes ananchoring system 130, with anchoringelastics 141. The anchoringelastics 141 of theanchoring system 130 are configured in the same way as the plurality of shapingelastics 895 of the embodiment ofFIG. 8B , except that the elastics are anchoring elastics, which work together in the form of a Circumferential Anchoring Member (CAM) as defined and described herein, similar to thefront CAM 1141 of the embodiment ofFIG. 11B . Together, theplurality 195 of front shapingelastics 197 and the plurality of anchoringelastics 141 form the first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. - The terms inner and outer as they apply to the inner belt portion and outer belt portion are intended to provide a relative position of the two portions in relationship to each other. In other words, the inner belt portion is positioned closer to the wearer-facing surface of the article than the outer belt portion and the outer belt portion is positioned relatively closer to the garment-facing surface of the article than the inner belt portion. In certain embodiments the inner belt portion may form part of the inner, wearer-facing, surface of the article and the outer belt portion may form part, or all, of the outer, garment-facing, surface of the article. One or both of the inner belt portion and the outer belt portion may be disposed outwardly of the backsheet or alternatively inward of the backsheet.
- The inner and/or outer belts may be formed in a variety of shapes. The inner and outer belts may be rectangular or may have inner and outer longitudinally opposed edges that are concave with regard to the waist edge and lateral axis. The shape may also substantially follow the shape or curvature of the elastics disposed in the respective belt structure.
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FIG. 1A , theback belt portion 169 has no elastics. However, in various embodiments, theback belt portion 169 can be configured in the same way as thefront belt portion 161 or theback belt portion 169 can have elastics configured in a different way. Moreover, for the embodiment ofFIG. 1A , as well as any other embodiment disclosed herein, any configuration of shaping and/or anchoring elastics disclosed in the front or the back of the absorbent article may be combined in part or in whole with any other configuration of elastics disclosed in the other respective end of the absorbent article. In other words, absorbent article embodiments are contemplated herein that are formed from any front belt portion disclosed herein integrated in part or in whole with any back belt portion disclosed herein. -
FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of thefront belt portion 161 of thearticle 100 ofFIG. 1A , taken at a first sectional line.FIG. 1B includes an inward direction 111 (toward the wearer, and away from the outer garment) and an outward direction 119 (away from the wearer, and toward the outer garment). This terminology for inward, inner, outward, and outer, is used for disposable wearable absorbent articles throughout the present disclosure, unless otherwise indicated. - The front
inner belt portion 162 includes aninner belt layer 163, theplurality 195 of front shapingelastics 197, and anouter belt layer 164. The beltinner layer 163 is the innermost belt layer. Theplurality 195 of front shapingelastics 197 is outward 119 from theinner belt layer 163. Theouter belt layer 164 is outward 119 from the plurality of shapingelastics 197. In various embodiments, theplurality 195 of front shapingelastics 197 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 163 and theouter belt layer 164. - The
inner belt layer 163 and/or theouter belt layer 164 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 163 or theouter belt layer 164 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontinner belt portion 162 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The front
outer belt portion 165 includes aninner belt layer 166, theanchoring system 130 formed from the plurality of anchoringelastics 141 and anouter belt layer 167. The plurality of anchoringelastics 141 is outward 119 from theinner belt layer 166. The outer belt layer ofmaterial 167 is outward 119 from the plurality of anchoringelastics 141. Theouter layer 167 is the outermost layer of thebelt portion 165. In various embodiments, the plurality of anchoringelastics 141 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 166 and theouter belt layer 167. - The
inner belt layer 166 and/or theouter belt layer 167 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 166 or theouter belt layer 167 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontouter belt portion 165 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The shaping
elastics 197 and the anchoringelastics 141 are separated into multiple layers. Since the shaping elastics are separated from the anchoring elastics, they can function somewhat independently of each other. The shaping elastics can at least assist in providing conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin while the anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer. As a result, embodiments of the belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 100 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 1B , thecenter chassis 120 is outward 119 from the frontinner belt portion 162, and the frontouter belt portion 165 is outward 119 from thecenter chassis 120. However, in an alternative embodiment, the frontouter belt portion 165 can be disposed outward 119 from frontinner belt portion 162 and inward 111 to thecenter chassis 120. In another alternative embodiment, the frontinner belt portion 162 can be disposed outward 119 from thecenter chassis 120 and inward to the frontouter belt portion 165. In these alternative embodiments, theouter belt layer 164 can be joined to theinner belt layer 166, or these two layers of material can even be substituted with a single layer of material. -
FIG. 1C illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of thefront belt portion 161 of thearticle 100 ofFIG. 1A , taken at a second sectional line. -
FIG. 1D illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 102, which includes the first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The first embodiment of elastics in thepant type article 102 ofFIG. 1D is configured in the same way as the first embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 100 ofFIG. 1A , except for differences in type of chassis. - Throughout the present disclosure, a reference to a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article can refer to an embodiment that is fastenable or to an embodiment without fasteners. A reference to a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article can also refer to an embodiment of an article with one or more waist and/or leg openings that are preformed (i.e. formed during manufacture of the article) or to an embodiment of an article with waist and leg openings that are not preformed. Thus, each embodiment of a disposable wearable absorbent article of the present disclosure that is described as pant type can be configured in any of these ways, as will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.
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article 102 includes apant type chassis 122 with a front 124 and aback 126. Thearticle 102 also includesside panels 151. When thearticle 102 is formed for wearing, eachfront side panel 151 is connected to a correspondingback side panel 151 at a side panel connection. - Since the pant type disposable wearable
absorbent article 102 has the first embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and thearticle 102 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. -
FIG. 1E illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article 101, which includes the first embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The first embodiment of elastics in the front fastenable article 101 ofFIG. 1E is configured in the same way as the first embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 100 ofFIG. 1A , except for differences in type of chassis. - The article 101 includes a front fastenable chassis 121 with a front 123 and a back 125. The article 101 also includes fasteners 154 in the back 125. When the
article 102 is formed for wearing, each of the fasteners 154 in the back 125 connects to a portion of the front 123 to form a fastening connection. - While the present disclosure refers to front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles, the present disclosure also contemplates alternate embodiments of disposable wearable absorbent articles, as described herein, wherein the disposable wearable absorbent articles are rear-fastenable or side-fastenable or belt-fastenable. Thus, each embodiment of a disposable wearable absorbent article of the present disclosure that is described as front fastenable can also be configured in any of these ways, as will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Useful fasteners may include tape tabs, hook-and-loop fasteners, interlocking fasteners such as tabs & slots, buckles, buttons, snaps, and/or hermaphroditic fastening components. Exemplary surface fastening systems are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,848,594; 4,662,875; 4,846,815; 4,894,060; 4,946,527; 5,151,092; and 5,221,274, while an exemplary interlocking fastening system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,432,098. The fastening system may also include primary and secondary fastening systems, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,699,622. Additionally exemplary fasteners and fastener arrangements, the fastening components forming these fasteners, and the materials that are suitable for forming fasteners are described in U.S. Published Application Nos. 2003/0060794 and 2005/0222546 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,428,526.
- Since the front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article 101 has the first embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and the article 101 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn.
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FIG. 2A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 200, which includes a second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers.FIG. 2A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 200. The view ofFIG. 2A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 200. - In
FIG. 2A , alongitudinal centerline 213 and alateral centerline 217 provide lines of reference for referring to relative locations of parts of thearticle 200.FIG. 2A includes arrows indicating relative directions for laterally inboard 212, laterally outboard 214, longitudinally inboard 216, and longitudinally outboard 218, with respect to thearticle 200. - The
article 200 includes a front 224 and aback 226. Thearticle 200 includes abelt 260 and acenter chassis 220. Afront belt portion 261 and aback belt portion 269 form thebelt 260. Thearticle 200 includes anabsorbent core 227 that extends from thefront belt portion 261 through thecenter chassis 220 to theback belt portion 269. Thecenter chassis 220 includes atopsheet 206 that is inward from theabsorbent core 227 and abacksheet 207 that is outward from theabsorbent core 227. - The front 224 includes a
front belt portion 261 with a front waist area that is adjacent to afront waist edge 209 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. The back 226 includes aback belt portion 269 with a back waist area that is adjacent to aback waist edge 204 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. Thecenter chassis 220 includes a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the rear waist region, wherein the crotch region includes thelateral centerline 217. Theabsorbent core 227 extends from the front 224 to theback 226. - The
front belt portion 261 has a frontinner belt portion 262 and a frontouter belt portion 265, as illustrated inFIG. 2B . The frontinner belt portion 262 includes aplurality 295 of front shaping elastics 297 (e.g., the first plurality of elastics). Theplurality 295 is configured in the same way as theplurality 495 of the embodiment ofFIG. 4A . The frontouter belt portion 265 includes ananchoring system 230, with anchoring elastics 241 (e.g., the second plurality of elastics). The anchoringelastics 241 of theanchoring system 230 form a CAM, similar to thefront CAM 1141 of the embodiment ofFIG. 11B . Together, theplurality 295 of front shapingelastics 297 and the plurality of anchoringelastics 241 form the second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. - For embodiments comprising pluralities of elastics in only one of the front and back waist regions, and in the inner belt portions and outer belt portions, the plurality of elastics disposed in the inner belt portion in the waist region is referred to hereinafter as the first plurality of elastics. The plurality of elastics disposed in the outer belt portion in the waist region is referred to hereinafter as the second plurality of elastics.
- For embodiments comprising pluralities of elastics in both front and back waist regions, and in the inner belt portions and outer belt portions, the plurality of elastics disposed in the inner belt portion in the front waist region is referred to hereinafter as the first plurality of elastics. The plurality of elastics disposed in the outer belt portion in the front waist region is referred to hereinafter as the second plurality of elastics. The plurality of elastics disposed in the inner belt portion in the back waist region is referred to hereinafter as the third plurality of elastics. The plurality of elastics disposed in the outer belt portion in the back waist region is referred to hereinafter as the fourth plurality of elastics.
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FIG. 2A , theback belt portion 269 is configured in the same way as thefront belt portion 261. However, in various embodiments, theback belt portion 269 can have elastics configured in a different way or can be configured with no elastics. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of thefront belt portion 261 of thearticle 200 ofFIG. 2A , taken at a first sectional line.FIG. 2B includes aninward direction 211 and anoutward direction 219. - The front
inner belt portion 262 includes aninner belt layer 263, theplurality 295 of front shapingelastics 297, and anouter belt layer 264. Theinner belt layer 263 is the innermost layer. Theplurality 295 of front shapingelastics 297 is outward 219 from theinner belt layer 263. Theouter belt layer 264 is outward 219 from the plurality of shapingelastics 297. In various embodiments, theplurality 295 of front shapingelastics 297 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 263 and theouter belt layer 264. - The
inner belt layer 263 and/or theouter belt layer 264 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 263 or theouter belt layer 264 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontinner belt portion 262 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The front
outer belt portion 265 includes aninner belt layer 266, theanchoring system 230 formed from the plurality of anchoringelastics 241, and anouter belt layer 267. The plurality of anchoringelastics 241 is outward 219 from theinner belt layer 266. Theouter belt layer 267 is outward 219 from the plurality of anchoringelastics 241. Theouter belt layer 267 is the outermost layer. In various embodiments, the plurality of anchoringelastics 241 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 266 and theouter belt layer 267. - The
inner belt layer 266 and/or theouter belt layer 267 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 266 or theouter belt layer 267 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontouter belt portion 265 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The shaping
elastics 297 and the anchoringelastics 241 are separated into multiple layers. Since the shaping elastics are separated from the anchoring elastics, they can function somewhat independently of each other. The shaping elastics can at least assist in providing conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin while the anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer. As a result, embodiments of the belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 200 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 2B , thecenter chassis 220 is outward 219 from the frontinner belt portion 262, and the frontouter belt portion 265 is outward 219 from the center chassis. However, in an alternative embodiment, the frontouter belt portion 265 can be disposed outward 219 from frontinner belt portion 262 and inward 211 to thecenter chassis 220. In another alternative embodiment, the frontinner belt portion 262 can be disposed outward 219 from thecenter chassis 220 and inward to the frontouter belt portion 265. In these alternative embodiments, theouter belt layer 264 can be joined to theinner belt layer 266, or these two layers of material can even be substituted with a single layer of material. -
FIG. 2C illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 202, which includes the second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The second embodiment of elastics in thepant type article 202 ofFIG. 2C is configured in the same way as the second embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 200 ofFIG. 2A , except for differences in type of chassis. Thearticle 202 includes apant type chassis 222. Since the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 202 has the second embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and thearticle 202 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. -
FIG. 2D illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 201, which includes the second embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The second embodiment of elastics in the front/sidefastenable article 201 ofFIG. 2D is configured in the same way as the second embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 200 ofFIG. 2A , except for differences in type of chassis. Thearticle 201 includes a front/side fastenable chassis 221. Since the front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 201 has the second embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and thearticle 201 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. In certain embodiments the anchoring elastics can be positioned in line with the fastener such that the fasteners provide a defined connection between the front and back of the article thereby linking the anchoring elastics in one waist region with the anchoring elastics in the opposing waist region. -
FIG. 3A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 300, which includes a third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers.FIG. 3A illustrates a plan view of a belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 300. The view ofFIG. 3A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 300. - In
FIG. 3A , alongitudinal centerline 313 and alateral centerline 317 provide lines of reference for referring to relative locations of parts of thearticle 300.FIG. 3A includes arrows indicating relative directions for laterally inboard 312, laterally outboard 314, longitudinally inboard 316, and longitudinally outboard 318, with respect to thearticle 300. - The
article 300 includes a front 324 and aback 326. Thearticle 300 includes abelt 360 and acenter chassis 320. Afront belt portion 361 and aback belt portion 369 form thebelt 360. Thearticle 300 includes anabsorbent core 327 that extends from thefront belt portion 361 through thecenter chassis 320 to theback belt portion 369. Thecenter chassis 320 includes atopsheet 306 that is inward of theabsorbent core 327 and abacksheet 307 that is outward of theabsorbent core 327. - The front 324 includes a
front belt portion 361 with a front waist area that is adjacent to afront waist edge 309 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. The back 326 includes aback belt portion 369 with a back waist area that is adjacent to aback waist edge 304 and is one-third to one-quarter of the overall longitudinal length of the article. Thecenter chassis 320 includes a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the rear waist region, wherein the crotch region includes thelateral centerline 317. Theabsorbent core 327 extends from the front 324 into theback 326. - The
front belt portion 361 has a frontinner belt portion 362 and a frontouter belt portion 365, as illustrated inFIGS. 3B and 3C . The frontinner belt portion 362 includes aplurality 395 of front shapingelastics 398. Theplurality 395 is configured in the same way as theplurality 695 of the embodiment ofFIG. 6A . The frontouter belt portion 365 includes ananchoring system 330, with anchoringelastics 341. The anchoringelastics 341 of theanchoring system 330 are configured in the same way as the plurality of shapingelastics 695 of the embodiment ofFIG. 6A , except that the elastics are anchoring elastics, which work together in the form of a CAM, similar to thefront CAM 1141 of the embodiment ofFIG. 11B . Together, theplurality 395 of front shapingelastics 398 and the plurality of anchoringelastics 341 form the third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 3A , theback belt portion 369 also has elastics. Theback belt portion 369 has a plurality of front shaping elastics configured in the same way as theplurality 591 of the embodiment ofFIG. 5A , and an anchoring system, with anchoring elastics configured in the same way as the plurality of shapingelastics 591 of the embodiment ofFIG. 5A , except that the elastics are anchoring elastics, which work together in the form of a CAM, similar to thefront CAM 1141 of the embodiment ofFIG. 11B . Together, the plurality of front shaping elastics and the plurality of anchoring elastics in the back belt portion form an embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. In various embodiments, theback belt portion 369 can be configured in the same way as thefront belt portion 361, or theback belt portion 369 can have elastics configured in a different way, or theback belt portion 369 can be configured without elastics. -
FIG. 3A illustrates an embodiment that has elastics in the front belt portion that are convex to the lateral centerline on the center chassis, and elastics in the back belt portion that are concave to the lateral centerline on the center chassis. When these elastics are integrated together in an absorbent article, such absorbent article (when donned on a wearer) has a sustained dynamic fit to improve containment of body exudates and wearer comfort/mobility. The elastics form a continuum of anchoring that extends from the small of users back, to below the nave at the belly crease, and back to the small of the back. Thus, this elastic continuum follows the minimum circumference of the anatomy and provides the greatest level of anchoring. -
FIG. 3B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of thefront belt portion 361 of thearticle 300 ofFIG. 3A , taken at a first sectional line.FIG. 3B includes aninward direction 311 and anoutward direction 319. - The front
inner belt portion 362 includes aninner belt layer 363, theplurality 395 of front shapingelastics 398, and anouter belt layer 364. Theinner belt layer 363 is the innermost layer. Theplurality 395 of front shapingelastics 398 is outward 319 from theinner belt layer 363. Theouter belt layer 364 is outward 319 from the plurality of shapingelastics 398. In various embodiments, theplurality 395 of front shapingelastics 398 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 363 and theouter belt layer 364. - The
inner belt layer 363 and/or theouter belt layer 364 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 363 or theouter belt layer 364 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontinner belt portion 362 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The front
outer belt portion 365 includes aninner belt layer 366, theanchoring system 330 formed from the plurality of anchoringelastics 341, and anouter belt layer 367. The plurality of anchoringelastics 341 is outward 319 from theinner belt layer 366. Theouter belt layer 367 is outward 319 from the plurality of anchoringelastics 341. Theouter belt layer 367 is the outermost layer. In various embodiments, the plurality of anchoringelastics 341 can be joined to either or both of theinner belt layer 366 and theouter belt layer 367. - The
inner belt layer 366 and/or theouter belt layer 367 can be a nonwoven, a film, a laminate that includes a nonwoven and a film, or any other kind of material suitable for forming a layer of material. In various alternative embodiments, theinner belt layer 366 or theouter belt layer 367 may be omitted. In various alternative embodiments, the frontouter belt portion 365 can also include one or more additional materials or layers. - The shaping
elastics 398 and the anchoringelastics 341 are separated into multiple layers. Since the shaping elastics are separated from the anchoring elastics, they can function somewhat independently of each other. The shaping elastics can at least assist in providing conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin while the anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer. As a result, embodiments of the belt type disposable wearableabsorbent article 300 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 3B , thecenter chassis 320 is outward 319 from the frontinner belt portion 362, and the frontouter belt portion 365 is outward 319 from the center chassis. However, in an alternative embodiment, the frontouter belt portion 365 can be disposed outward 319 from frontinner belt portion 362 and inward 311 to thecenter chassis 320. In another alternative embodiment, the frontinner belt portion 362 can be disposed outward 319 from thecenter chassis 320 and inward to the frontouter belt portion 365. In these alternative embodiments, theouter belt layer 364 can be joined to theinner belt layer 366, or these two layers of material can even be substituted with a single layer of material. -
FIG. 3C illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of thefront belt portion 361 of thearticle 300 ofFIG. 3A , taken at a second sectional line. -
FIG. 3D illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 302, which includes the third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The third embodiment of elastics in thepant type article 302 ofFIG. 3D is configured in the same way as the third embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 300 ofFIG. 3A , except for differences in type of chassis. Thearticle 302 includes apant type chassis 322. Since the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 302 has the third embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and thearticle 302 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. -
FIG. 3E illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 301, which includes the third embodiment of elastics in multiple layers. The third embodiment of elastics in the front/sidefastenable article 301 ofFIG. 3E is configured in the same way as the third embodiment of elastics in thebelt type article 300 ofFIG. 3A , except for differences in type of chassis. Since the front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 301 has the third embodiment of elastics, with shaping elastics and anchoring elastics separated into multiple layers, these elastics can function somewhat independently of each other, and thearticle 301 can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while being worn. - The embodiments of
FIGS. 4A through 8B describe various pluralities of shaping elastics for use in disposable wearable absorbent articles. These pluralities can be configured in various ways. Shaping elastics can be formed from various materials, such as Lycra, rubber, Spandex, styrene ethylbutylene styrene, styrene ethylene propylene styrene, styrene ethylene ethylene propylene styrene, styrene butadiene styrene, styrene isoprene styrene, polyolefin elastomers, elastomeric polyurethanes, rubbers, similar materials, other elastic materials known in the art, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, shaping elastics can be extruded strand elastics with any number of strands (or filaments). Shaping elastics can have a decitex ranging from 50 to 500, or any integer value for any decitex value in this range, or any range formed by any of these integer values. InFIGS. 4A through 8B , for the purpose of clarity, some underlying parts of the disposable wearable absorbent articles are not shown with hidden lines, so as not to obscure the elastics. - In
FIGS. 4A through 8B , for ease of illustration, each plurality of shaping elastics is shown with an exemplary number of elastics. However, each of these pluralities can include any number of elastics. In various alternate embodiments, any of these shaping elastics can be configured in any manner described herein. Each of the pluralities of shaping elastics, ofFIGS. 4A through 8B can be configured in a disposable wearable absorbent article to provide a conforming fit and to distribute contact forces over the wearer's skin. - The embodiments of
FIGS. 9A through 11B describe various anchoring systems for use in disposable wearable absorbent articles. These anchoring systems can be configured with one or more Circumferential Anchoring Members (CAMs), anchoring bands, Load Distribution Elements (LDEs), spines, and/or other anchoring pathways, in various ways, as described herein. InFIGS. 9A through 11B , for the purpose of clarity, some parts of the disposable wearable absorbent articles are illustrated as transparent, to show structures and features, which might otherwise be hidden by overlying material. - The front of one or more of any of the articles of
FIGS. 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A , and 11A when configured to represent a front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments), can be combined with the back of one or more of any of the articles ofFIGS. 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, and 11A when configured to represent a front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments). In such combinations, the resulting article can have elastics in multiple layers in the front, the back or both. For front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles, any front disclosed herein can be combined with any back disclosed herein or known in the art (including any back without elastics), to form further alternative embodiments. - The back of one or more of any of the articles of
FIGS. 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A , and 11A when configured to represent a front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments), can be combined with the front of one or more of any of the articles ofFIGS. 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, and 11A when configured to represent a front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments). In such combinations, the resulting article can have elastics in multiple layers in the back, the front or both. For front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles, any back disclosed herein can be combined with any front disclosed herein or known in the art (including any front without elastics), to form further alternative embodiments. In various alternate embodiments, any front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article disclosed herein can be modified to be a belt type article, configured in any way disclosed herein or known in the art. - The front of one or more of any of the articles of
FIGS. 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B , and 11B when configured to represent a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments), can be combined with the back of one or more of any of the articles ofFIGS. 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, and 11B when configured to represent a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments). In such combinations, the resulting article can have elastics in multiple layers in the front, the back or both. For pant type disposable wearable absorbent articles, any front disclosed herein can be combined with any back disclosed herein or known in the art (including any back without elastics), to form further alternative embodiments. - The back of one or more of any of the articles of
FIGS. 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B , and 11B when configured to represent a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments), can be combined with the front of one or more of any of the articles ofFIGS. 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, and 11B when configured to represent a pant type disposable wearable absorbent article (including any alternative embodiments). In such combinations, the resulting article can have elastics in multiple layers in the back, the front or both. For pant type disposable wearable absorbent articles, any back disclosed herein can be combined with any front disclosed herein or known in the art (including any front without elastics), to form further alternative embodiments. In various alternate embodiments, any pant type disposable wearable absorbent article disclosed herein can be modified to be a belt type article, configured in any way disclosed herein or known in the art. -
FIG. 4A illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 401, which includes shapingelastics FIG. 4A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . The view ofFIG. 4A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 401 and thechassis 421. - In the
article 401, aplurality 495 of front shapingelastics 497 is disposed in thefront 423. In the embodiment ofFIG. 4A , each of the front shaping elastics 497 is straight and parallel with thefront waist edge 409 and extends laterally across the chassis of thearticle 401. The front shaping elastics 497 are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other. In thearticle 401, aplurality 490 of back shapingelastics 492 is disposed in theback 425. In the embodiment ofFIG. 4A , each of theback shaping elastics 492 is straight and parallel with theback waist edge 404 and extends laterally across the chassis of thearticle 401. Theback shaping elastics 492 are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other. -
FIG. 4B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 402, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 4B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 4A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 402 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 501, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 5A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . The view ofFIG. 5A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 501 and thechassis 521. - In the
article 501, aplurality 595 of front shapingelastics 596 is disposed in thefront 523. In the embodiment ofFIG. 5A , each of the front shaping elastics 596 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to thefront waist edge 509 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 521 of thearticle 501. The waist edge of one or both of the inner and outer belt portions in either one or both of the front and back waist regions may be curved either convexly with respect to the lateral centerline or concavely with respect to the lateral centerline. In such embodiments, one or more of the elastics may be curved to extend along the waist edge of the respective belt portions. In addition, the longitudinally opposing edge of the inner or outer belt portions may be curved either convexly with respect to the lateral centerline or concavely with respect to the lateral centerline. And one or more of the elastics adjacent the longitudinally opposing edge to the waist edge may be curved to extend along the longitudinally opposing edge. - The front shaping elastics 596 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. In the
article 501, aplurality 590 of back shapingelastics 591 is disposed in theback 525. In the embodiment ofFIG. 5A , each of theback shaping elastics 591 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to theback waist edge 504 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 521 of thearticle 501. Theback shaping elastics 591 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. -
FIG. 5B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 502, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 5B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 5A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 502 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 6A illustrates a plan view of a front fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 601, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 6A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . The view ofFIG. 6A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 601 and thechassis 621. - In the
article 601, aplurality 695 of front shapingelastics 698 is disposed in thefront 623. In the embodiment ofFIG. 6A , each of the front shaping elastics 698 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to thefront waist edge 609 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 621 of thearticle 601. The front shaping elastics 698 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. In thearticle 601, aplurality 690 of back shapingelastics 693 is disposed in theback 625. In the embodiment ofFIG. 6A , each of theback shaping elastics 693 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to theback waist edge 604 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 621 of thearticle 601. Theback shaping elastics 693 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. -
FIG. 6B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 602, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 6B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 6A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 602 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 7A illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 701, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 7A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . The view ofFIG. 7A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 701 and thechassis 721. - In the
article 701, aplurality 795 of front shapingelastics front 723. The front shaping elastics 796 are longitudinally outboard 718 from thefront shaping elastics 797, which are longitudinally outboard 718 from thefront shaping elastics 798. In the embodiment ofFIG. 7A , each of the front shaping elastics 796 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to thefront waist edge 709 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701, each of the front shapingelastics 797 are straight and substantially parallel with thefront waist edge 709 and extends laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701, and each of the front shaping elastics 798 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to thefront waist edge 709 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701. The front shaping elastics 796 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. The front shaping elastics 798 may be also substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. - In the
article 701, aplurality 790 of back shapingelastics back 725. Theback shaping elastics 791 are longitudinally outboard 718 from theback shaping elastics 792, which are longitudinally outboard 718 from theback shaping elastics 793. In the embodiment ofFIG. 7A , each of theback shaping elastics 791 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to theback waist edge 704 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701, each of theback shaping elastics 792 is straight and substantially parallel with theback waist edge 704 and extends laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701, and each of theback shaping elastics 793 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to theback waist edge 709 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 721 of thearticle 701. Theback shaping elastics 791 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. Theback shaping elastics 793 may be also substantially concentric, and spaced apart from each other. -
FIG. 7B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 702, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 7B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 7A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 702 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 8A illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 801, which includes shapingelastics FIG. 8A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . The view ofFIG. 8A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 801 and thechassis 821. - In the
article 801, aplurality 895 of front shapingelastics front 823. The front shaping elastics 898 are longitudinally outboard 818 from thefront shaping elastics 897, which are longitudinally outboard 818 from thefront shaping elastics 896. In the embodiment ofFIG. 8A , each of the front shaping elastics 896 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to thefront waist edge 809 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801, each of the front shaping elastics 897 is straight and substantially parallel with thefront waist edge 809 and extends laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801, and each of the front shaping elastics 898 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to thefront waist edge 809 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801. The front shaping elastics 896 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. The front shaping elastics 898 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. - In the
article 801, aplurality 890 of back shapingelastics back 825. Theback shaping elastics 893 are longitudinally outboard 818 from theback shaping elastics 892, which are longitudinally outboard 818 from theback shaping elastics 891. In the embodiment ofFIG. 8A , each of theback shaping elastics 891 is curved with an overall convex shape with respect to theback waist edge 804 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801, each of theback shaping elastics 892 is straight and substantially parallel with theback waist edge 809 and extends laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801, and each of theback shaping elastics 893 is curved with an overall concave shape with respect to theback waist edge 804 and extends substantially laterally across thechassis 821 of thearticle 801. Theback shaping elastics 891 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. Theback shaping elastics 893 may be substantially concentric and spaced apart from each other. -
FIG. 8B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 802, which includes pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 8B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the pluralities of shapingelastics FIG. 8A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 802 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . - The embodiments of
FIGS. 9A through 11B describe various anchoring systems for use in disposable wearable absorbent articles. These anchoring systems can be configured with one or more CAMs, anchoring bands, LDEs, spines, and/or other anchoring pathways, in various ways, as described herein. InFIGS. 9A through 11B , for the purpose of clarity, some parts of the disposable wearable absorbent articles are illustrated as transparent, to show structures and features, which the overlying material might otherwise hide. - With regard to anchoring, the present disclosure uses the following terminology. The term “anchoring system” refers to one or more anchoring pathways, wherein the anchoring system can at least assist in holding a disposable wearable absorbent article in place on a wearer's body, as described herein. The term “anchoring pathway” refers to one or more anchoring elements, configured as a tension-carrying pathway, which transfers a load from the portion of the chassis comprising the absorbent core to an anchoring location on the body of wearer of the article, as described herein.
- The term “anchoring elements” refers to one or more separately identifiable structural elements, which form part of an anchoring system. Some anchoring elements can be configured to collect loads from the disposable wearable absorbent article, as described herein. For example, anchoring elements can be joined to the absorbent core and/or absorbent assembly. Some anchoring elements can be configured to transfer loads in an anchoring system, as described herein. For example, anchoring elements can be configured to carry tension along an anchoring pathway. Anchoring elastics can be anchoring elements. Some anchoring elements can be configured to provide holding forces through contact with the body of a wearer at one or more anchoring locations, as described herein. The term “anchoring location” refers to a location on a wearer's body, which is capable of supporting a load transferred from an anchoring pathway, as described herein.
- The term “anchored” refers to the use of an anchoring system to hold a disposable wearable absorbent article in place on the body of a wearer. When a disposable wearable absorbent article is anchored to a portion of the body of a wearer, the anchoring system is configured to at least reduce and/or prevent relative movement between article and that portion of the body, while the wearer wears the article. A disposable wearable absorbent article with an anchoring system can be anchored to a body of a wearer with one or more anchoring elements of the anchoring system configured to directly and/or indirectly (e.g. through other layers of material) overlie and/or contact one or more of various anchoring locations on parts of a body of a wearer.
- A part of the body with a relatively smaller radius of curvature can, in some embodiments, act as an anchoring location that provides relatively greater friction forces, since an anchoring element can tend to wrap around such parts more tightly. This is due to the physics of a flexible material that is wrapped around a curved surface and placed under tension. In this scenario, as a tensile force places the flexible material under tension, the flexible material exerts a normal force perpendicular to and inward on the curved surface. According to the basic Capstan formula, the normal force is proportional to the tensile force divided by the radius of the curved surface. Thus, at a given tensile force, as the radius becomes smaller, the normal force becomes larger.
- Also as an example, an anchoring system can be at least partially anchored by setting one or more anchoring elements on, around, and/or above one or more anchoring locations that protrude from the body, thus creating friction and/or reaction forces. A part of the body with a relatively larger horizontal protrusion can, in some embodiments, provide greater reaction forces, since an anchoring element can tend to hang and/or ride on or above such parts more securely (i.e., there is an upward component to the reaction force from the body that can support a load).
- An anchoring pathway can be configured in various forms. An anchoring pathway can be made from any material suitable for carrying tensions in an anchoring system. Part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of an anchoring pathway can include one or more anchoring elements made of various suitable materials (such as a plurality of anchoring elastics). An anchoring pathway can be a unitary, continuous pathway, or can be formed by any number of anchoring elements disposed (in series or in parallel) along a pathway. Part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of an anchoring pathway (and its anchoring elements) can be straight, curved, angled, segmented, or other shapes, or combinations of any of these shapes. In some embodiments, an anchoring pathway can include one or more connecting elements, such as belts, seams, and/or fasteners.
- An anchoring element can be of any suitable size, shape, and configuration. The size and/or shape of an anchoring element can be substantially or completely uniform over one or more parts of the anchoring element or over the entire length of the anchoring element, or can vary over the length of the anchoring element.
- In various embodiments, anchoring elastics can be used as anchoring elements. Anchoring elastics can be formed from various materials, such as the materials described herein for shaping elastics. Anchoring elastics can have a decitex ranging from 250 to 2500, or any integer value for any decitex value in this range, or any range formed by any of these integer values.
- Part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of any anchoring element can be separate from, and/or structurally associated with, and/or joined to, and/or attached to, and/or durably attached to, and/or refastenably attached to, and/or embedded in, and/or integral with one or more other elements (such as an outer cover and/or a waist cover and/or an absorbent core) of a disposable wearable absorbent article. As used herein, the term “joined” refers to configurations wherein an element is directly secured to another element and to configurations wherein an element is indirectly secured to another element by connecting the element to one or more intermediate members, which are, in turn connected to the other element.
- When an anchoring pathway is formed by one or more anchoring elements embedded in or integral with one or more other elements, the anchoring pathway forms a distinct and recognizable anchoring pathway within that structure. For example, when anchoring elements that are integral with an outer cover forms an anchoring pathway, the anchoring elements can form an anchoring pathway with a substantially higher modulus of elasticity than areas of the outer cover surrounding the pathway.
- Anchoring pathways disposed on surfaces within a disposable wearable absorbent article are intended to align with anatomical pathways defined on the external surfaces of a body of a wearer of the disposable wearable absorbent article in which the anchoring system is included. The shapes of the anatomical surfaces can affect the shapes of the anchoring pathways. The shapes of the anchoring pathways can, in turn, affect configurations of anchoring elements.
- One kind of anchoring pathway is an anchoring band. An anchoring band can be configured to transfer tensile forces from one end to the other and to have sufficient strength to carry such tension in an anchoring system. In various embodiments, an anchoring band can at least partially encircle a lower torso of the body of the wearer, for example in the back portion of the article.
- Another kind of anchoring pathway is a load distribution element (LDE). An LDE is a type of anchoring pathway that transfers loads in an anchoring system of a disposable wearable absorbent article. An LDE can receive at least some collected loads by being joined to one or more other elements of the disposable wearable absorbent article, such as an absorbent core. Also, an LDE can transfer such loads to one or more anchoring locations or anchoring pathways, such as a circumferential anchoring member (CAM) or anchoring band. In various embodiments, LDEs can be configured to transfer part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of loads from an absorbent core absorbent assembly to other portions of a disposable wearable absorbent article, for example the belt or side panels, waist elastics or leg elastics of the absorbent article.
- Yet another kind of anchoring pathway is a spine. A spine is a type of anchoring band that helps support a load in the absorbent core in an anchoring system of a disposable wearable absorbent article. A spine is oriented either substantially or completely laterally or substantially or completely longitudinally. A substantial portion of a spine passes through an area of an absorbent core or absorbent assembly of a disposable wearable absorbent article. In some embodiments, substantially all or all of a spine can be contained within an area of an absorbent core.
- A CAM is another kind of anchoring pathway that generally follows a curved surface within a disposable wearable absorbent article or on a body of a wearer. A CAM at least partially encircles a lower torso of the body of the wearer. In some embodiments, a CAM can substantially or completely encircle the lower torso of the body of the wearer. While a CAM may follow a curved pathway while a wearer is wearing the article, the CAM may be substantially or completely linear when the article is laid out flat.
- Further, portions of the anchoring systems disclosed herein may be formed from the same elastics. For example, portions of the CAMs and LDEs may be formed from the same elastic. In other words, an elastic can be fed along the waist from the edge inward towards the longitudinal centerline and then diverted inward toward the lateral centerline to form one of the LDEs and then diverted outwardly towards the waist edge and then diverted again towards the side edge of the belt.
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FIGS. 9A through 11B , for ease of illustration, each of the anchoring pathways is shown as a unitary structure. However, each of these anchoring pathways may formed by a plurality of anchoring elements, which are anchoring elastics. In various alternate embodiments, any of these anchoring pathways can be configured in any manner described herein. Each of these anchoring systems ofFIGS. 9A through 11B can be configured in a disposable wearable absorbent article to anchor an absorbent article and/or absorbent core to a wearer. In various embodiments, each of these anchoring systems can be configured in a disposable wearable absorbent article to carry part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the loads from the absorbent core and exudates introduced into the absorbent core by the wearer of the article. -
FIG. 9A illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 901, which includes ananchoring system 930. Each of the general elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 9A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1E . The view ofFIG. 9A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 901 and thechassis 921. - The
anchoring system 930 includes aback CAM 931 disposed in the back 925, backLDEs 933 disposed in the back 925, afront CAM 941 disposed in the front 923,front LDEs 943 disposed in the front 923, and aspine spine spine 935 disposed in the back 925 and a front portion of thespine 945 disposed in thefront 923. It should be noted that theLDEs 933 might be an extension of theCAM 931. In other words a portion of theCAM 931 may comprise elastic support elements that are diverted from theCAM 931 inward along theLDE 933 then outward along the opposingLDE 933 and finally along theCAM 931 on the opposing side of the product. - The
back CAM 931 is disposed longitudinally inboard to and offset from theback waist edge 904. Theback CAM 931 is also disposed longitudinally inboard to and offset from the longitudinally outboard back edge of theabsorbent core 927. Theback CAM 931 may be joined to onefastener 954 and extends laterally from that onefastener 954, laterally through a first portion of the back 925, laterally straight across, underlying, and joined to a back portion of theabsorbent core 927, laterally through a second portion of the back 925, and extends laterally to theother fastener 954, joining to thatother fastener 954. Theback CAM 931 can be configured within thearticle 901 in any manner described herein. Theback CAM 931 is considered a CAM because, when a wearer wears thearticle 901, theback CAM 931 at least partially encircles the wearer. - In a first alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the
back CAM 931 could be disposed proximate to the longitudinally outboard back end of theabsorbent core 927. In a second alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of theback CAM 931 could be disposed longitudinally outboard from the longitudinally outboard back end of theabsorbent core 927. In a third alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of theback CAM 931 could be disposed proximate to theback waist edge 904. In a fourth alternate embodiment, part or parts of theback CAM 931 could follow one or more alternate pathways to either or both of the side ears. In a fifth alternate embodiment, part or parts of theback CAM 931 could connect to one or more additional anchoring pathways, as described herein. In a sixth alternate embodiment, theback CAM 931 may not join to one or both of thefasteners 954. In a seventh alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of theback CAM 931 may extend through or overlie theabsorbent core 927. In an eighth alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of theback CAM 931 may not be joined to theabsorbent core 927. In any of these alternate embodiments, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of theback CAM 931 could be omitted. Also, in any of these alternate embodiments, one or more anchoring bands could be used along part, or parts, or substantially all, or the entire pathway of theback CAM 931. Further, any of these alternate embodiments could be combined in whole or in part to create additional alternate embodiments. - There are two back LDEs 933, one on each side of the
longitudinal centerline 913. For theback LDE 933 to the right of the longitudinal centerline, one end of theback LDE 933 connects to the back portion of thespine 935 at a location longitudinally offset from thelateral centerline 917. A portion of thatback LDE 933 may underlay a portion of theabsorbent core 927, and may be joined to that portion. Thatback LDE 933 extends straight from the back portion of thespine 935, laterally and longitudinally outward, and connects to theback CAM 931. Thefirst back LDE 933 is considered an LDE because, when thearticle 901 is worn by a wearer, thefirst back LDE 933 is configured to transfer at least part of the load from theabsorbent core 927 to theback CAM 931. Theback LDE 933 on the left is configured in the same way, though mirrored by thelongitudinal centerline 913. Eachback LDE 933 can be configured within thearticle 901 in any manner described herein, including any of the alternative embodiments. - In a first alternate embodiment, a
back LDE 933 could connect to the back portion of thespine 935 at a location at or proximate to thelateral centerline 917. In a second alternate embodiment, aback LDE 933 may not connect to the back portion of thespine 935, but may end at a location offset from thelongitudinal centerline 913, within the area of the back portion of theabsorbent core 927. In a third alternate, aback LDE 933 could connect to theback CAM 931 at a location at or proximate to thelongitudinal centerline 913. In a fourth alternate, aback LDE 933 could connect to theback CAM 931 proximate to thefastener 954. In a fifth alternate embodiment, part or parts of aback LDE 933 could follow one or more alternate pathways. In a sixth alternate embodiment, part or parts of aback LDE 933 could connect to one or more additional anchoring pathways, as described herein. In a seventh alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of aback LDE 933 may extend through or overlie theabsorbent core 927. In an eighth alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of aback CAM 933 may not be joined to theabsorbent core 927. In any of these alternate embodiments, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of either or bothback LDEs 933 could be omitted. Also, in any of these alternate embodiments, one or more anchoring bands could be used along part, or parts, or substantially all, or the entire pathway of aback LDE 933. Further, any of these alternate embodiments could be combined in whole or in part to create additional alternate embodiments. - The
front CAM 941 is disposed longitudinally inboard to and offset from thefront waist edge 909 of thechassis 921. Thefront CAM 941 is also disposed longitudinally inboard to and offset from the longitudinally outboard front edge of theabsorbent core 927. Thefront CAM 941 begins in one side, extends laterally from one longitudinal side edge of thechassis 921, laterally through a first portion of the front 923, laterally across, underlying, and joined to a front portion of theabsorbent core 927, laterally through a second portion of the front 923, and ends in another side at another longitudinal side edge of thechassis 921. Thefront CAM 941 can be configured within thearticle 901 in any manner described herein. Thefront CAM 941 is considered a CAM because, when a wearer wears thearticle 901, thefront CAM 941 at least partially encircles the wearer. When thearticle 901 is worn by a wearer, thefront CAM 941 and theback CAM 931, together, can be considered a single CAM that completely encircles the wearer. - In a first alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the
front CAM 941 could be disposed proximate to the longitudinally outboard front end of theabsorbent core 927. In a second alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of thefront CAM 941 could be disposed longitudinally outboard from the longitudinally outboard front end of theabsorbent core 927. In a third alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of thefront CAM 941 could be disposed proximate to thefront waist edge 909. In a fourth alternate embodiment, part or parts of thefront CAM 941 could follow one or more alternate pathways proximate to either or both of the longitudinal sides, similar to the embodiments described for theback CAM 931. In a fifth alternate embodiment, part or parts of thefront CAM 941 could connect to one or more additional anchoring pathways, as described herein. In a sixth alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of thefront CAM 941 may extend through or overlie theabsorbent core 927. In a seventh alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of thefront CAM 941 may not be joined to theabsorbent core 927. In any of these alternate embodiments, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of thefront CAM 941 could be omitted. Also, in any of these alternate embodiments, one or more anchoring bands could be used along part, or parts, or substantially all, or the entire pathway of thefront CAM 941. Further, any of these alternate embodiments could be combined in whole or in part to create additional alternate embodiments. - There are two
front LDEs 943, one on each side of thelongitudinal centerline 913. Thefront LDEs 943 are configured in the same way as theback LDEs 933, though mirrored by thelateral centerline 917, and except for the differences between a back and a front of a front fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article. Eachfront LDE 943 can be configured within thearticle 901 in any manner described herein, including any of the alternative embodiments. - The back portion of the
spine 935 connects to theback LDEs 933 and to the front portion of thespine 945. The back portion of thespine 935 is underlying and joined to a back portion of theabsorbent core 927. The front portion of thespine 945 connects to the back portion of thespine 935 and to thefront LDEs 943. The front portion of thespine 945 is underlying and joined to a front portion of theabsorbent core 927. Thespine article 901. Thespine article 901 in any manner described herein. - In a first alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the back portion of the
spine 935 and/or part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the front portion of thespine 945 could be disposed offset from thelongitudinal centerline 913 and/or proximate to a laterally outboard side of theabsorbent core 927. In a second alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the back portion of thespine 935 and/or part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the front portion of thespine 945 could be disposed outside of the area of theabsorbent core 927. In a third alternate embodiment, part or parts of the back portion of thespine 935 could connect to either or both of theback LDEs 933 at one or more additional and/or alternate locations, and/or part or parts of the front portion of thespine 945 could connect to either or both of thefront LDEs 943 at one or more additional and/or alternate locations. In a fourth alternate embodiment, part or parts of the back portion of thespine 935 and/or part or parts of the front portion of thespine 945 could connect to one or more additional anchoring pathways, as described herein. In a fifth alternate embodiment, thearticle 901 could include two or more spines, with each spine configured in any way described herein. In a sixth alternate embodiment, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the back portion of thespine 935 and/or part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the front portion of thespine 945 may not be joined to theabsorbent core 927. In any of these alternate embodiments, part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the pathway of the back portion of thespine 935 and/or part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the pathway of the front portion of thespine 945 could be omitted. In any of these alternate embodiments, one or more anchoring bands could be used along part, or parts, or substantially all, or all of the pathway of the back portion of thespine 935 and/or the front portion of thespine 945. Further, any of these alternate embodiments could be combined in whole or in part to create additional alternate embodiments. - Additionally, any of the embodiments of the
front 923 of thearticle 901 could be combined with any of the embodiments of a back of any of the front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles, as disclosed herein or as known in the art (including a back without an anchoring system), to create further alternate embodiments. Further, any of the embodiments of the back 925 of thearticle 901 could be combined with any of the embodiments of a front of any of the front/side fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles, as disclosed herein or as known in the art (including a front without an anchoring system), to create further alternate embodiments. -
FIG. 9B illustrates a plan view of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 902, which includes ananchoring system 930. The view ofFIG. 9B illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 902 and thechassis 922. - Each of the general elements of the embodiment of
FIG. 9B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the elements of theanchoring system 930 are configured in the same way as the like-numbered elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 9A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 902 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 10A illustrates a plan view of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 1001, which includes ananchoring system 1030. Each of the general elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 10A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1E . The view ofFIG. 10A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 1001 and thechassis 1021. - The
anchoring system 1030 does not include an element corresponding to theCAM 930 ofFIG. 9A . Each of theback LDEs 1033 is not straight, but curved. In the embodiment ofFIG. 10A , theback LDEs 1033 are curved to be convex, with respect to theback waist edge 1004, however in various embodiments, either or both of the back LDEs can be curved to be concave, with respect to theback waist edge 1004. Also, each of theback LDEs 1033 extends from theabsorbent core 1027 to a portion of the longitudinal edge in a side ear. Each of thefront LDEs 1043 is not straight, but curved. In the embodiment ofFIG. 10A , thefront LDEs 1043 are curved to be convex, with respect to thefront waist edge 1009, however in various embodiments, either or both of the front LDEs can be curved to be concave, with respect to thefront waist edge 1009. Also, each of thefront LDEs 1043 extends from theabsorbent core 1027 to a portion of the longitudinal edge in a side ear. Theback LDEs 1033 and thefront LDEs 1043 can be configured in any manner described herein, including any of the alternate embodiments for LDEs described in connection withFIG. 9A . -
FIG. 10B illustrates a plan view of an inside of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 1002, which includes ananchoring system 1030. The view ofFIG. 10B illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 1002 and thechassis 1022. - Each of the general elements of the embodiment of
FIG. 10B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the elements of theanchoring system 1030 are configured in the same way as the like-numbered elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 10A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 1002 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 11A illustrates a plan view of an inside of a front/side fastenable disposable wearableabsorbent article 1101, which includes ananchoring system 1130. Each of the general elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 11A is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1E . The view ofFIG. 11A illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 1101 and the chassis. - The
anchoring system 1130 is does not include elements corresponding to theLDEs FIG. 9A . Theanchoring system 1130 does include afront CAM 1131 and a back CAM 1161, each of which can be configured in any manner described herein for a CAM, including any of the alternate embodiments for CAMs described in connection withFIG. 9A . -
FIG. 11B illustrates a plan view of an inside of a pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 1102, which includes ananchoring system 1130. The view ofFIG. 11B illustrates an inside (wearer-facing side) of thearticle 1102 and the chassis. - Each of the general elements of the embodiment of
FIG. 11B is configured in the same way as the like-numbered element of the embodiment ofFIG. 1D , and the elements of theanchoring system 1130 are configured in the same way as the like-numbered elements of the embodiment ofFIG. 11A , except for differences in type of chassis. In an alternate embodiment, the pant type disposable wearableabsorbent article 1102 can be modified to be a belt type pant with a chassis configured in the same way as in the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . - Embodiments of the present disclosure include disposable wearable absorbent articles with different elastic structures that work well together. The different elastic structures are separated into multiple layers. For example, a disposable wearable absorbent article can include shaping elastics and anchoring elastics, which are separated from each other by a layer of material. Since the shaping elastics are separated from the anchoring elastics, their functions do not conflict. The shaping elastics can at least assist in providing conforming fit and distributing contact forces over the wearer's skin while the anchoring elastics can at least assist in holding the article in place on the wearer. As a result, disposable wearable absorbent articles of the present disclosure can feel comfortable, look attractive, and perform well while wearers wear them.
- The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about 40 mm.”
- Every document cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patent or application is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other reference or references, teaches, suggests or discloses any such invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document should govern.
- While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.
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1. An absorbent article having a center chassis, the center chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent article comprising:
a front waist region and a front waist edge;
a back waist region and a back waist edge;
a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion;
a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion;
a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion; and
a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion;
wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics and the second plurality of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein the anchoring elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and comprise a substantially arcuate shape and extend across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis;
wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, wherein the shaping elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and are substantially parallel to the lateral centerline on the center chassis;
wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions are disposed inward of the backsheet and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of the backsheet.
3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed inward of backsheet.
4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of backsheet.
5. An absorbent article having a center chassis, the center chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent article comprising:
a front waist region and a front waist edge;
a back waist region and a back waist edge;
a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion;
a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion;
a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion; and
a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion;
wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics and the second plurality of elastics comprise a load distributing element, wherein the load distributing element extends laterally across the absorbent article and comprises a first section that is substantially parallel with a lateral centerline on the center chassis, a second section that extends towards the lateral centerline of the center chassis, a third section that extends across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis, a fourth section that extends away from the lateral centerline of the center chassis, and a fifth section laterally opposed to the first section and substantially parallel with the lateral centerline on the center chassis;
wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics and the second plurality of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein the anchoring elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and comprise a substantially arcuate shape and extend across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis; wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, wherein the shaping elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and are substantially parallel to the lateral centerline on the center chassis;
wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
6. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in the front one-third of a length of the absorbent article.
7. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in the front one-quarter of a length of the absorbent article.
8. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in the front of the absorbent article.
9. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions are disposed inward of the backsheet and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of the backsheet.
10. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed inward of backsheet.
11. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of backsheet.
12. An absorbent article having a center chassis, the center chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent article comprising:
a front waist region and a front waist edge;
a back waist region and a back waist edge;
a front inner belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a front outer belt portion disposed in the front waist region;
a back inner belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a back outer belt portion disposed in the back waist region;
a first plurality of elastics disposed in the front inner belt portion and inward of the front outer belt portion;
a second plurality of elastics disposed in the front outer belt portion and outward of the front inner belt portion;
a third plurality of elastics disposed in the back inner belt portion and inward of the back outer belt portion; and
a fourth plurality of elastics disposed in the back outer belt portion and outward of the back inner belt portion;
wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics, the second plurality of elastics, the third plurality of elastics and the fourth plurality of elastics comprise a load distributing element, wherein the load distributing element extends laterally across the absorbent article and comprises a first section that is substantially parallel with a lateral centerline on the center chassis, a second section that extends towards the lateral centerline of the center chassis, a third section that extends across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis, a fourth section that extends away from the lateral centerline of the center chassis, and a fifth section laterally opposed to the first section and substantially parallel with the lateral centerline on the center chassis;
wherein at least one of the first plurality of elastics and the second plurality of elastics comprise anchoring elastics, wherein the anchoring elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and comprise a substantially arcuate shape and extend across a longitudinal centerline on the center chassis;
wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth pluralities of elastics comprise shaping elastics, wherein the shaping elastics extend laterally across the absorbent article and are substantially parallel to the lateral centerline on the center chassis;
wherein the absorbent article is disposable and wearable.
13. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in at least one of the front one-third of a length of the absorbent core and the back one-third of a length of the absorbent article.
14. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in at least one of the front one-quarter of a length of the absorbent core and the back one-quarter of the length of the absorbent article.
15. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the load distributing element is disposed in at least one of the front of the absorbent core and the back of the absorbent article.
16. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions are disposed inward of the backsheet and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of the backsheet.
17. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed inward of backsheet.
18. The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the front and back inner belt portions and the front and back outer belt portions are disposed outward of backsheet.
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