Modular absorbent article with overlapping portions

An absorbent article includes a first pad section, and a smaller second pad section which is operatively joined to the first pad section. The first pad section includes a first body-side cover, a first backsheet, a first absorbent body located between the first cover and the first backsheet, and a f...

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Main Authors Bell, Elizabeth Ellen, Baum, Emily Jean, Dietz, Carmen Judith
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.03.2010
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Summary:An absorbent article includes a first pad section, and a smaller second pad section which is operatively joined to the first pad section. The first pad section includes a first body-side cover, a first backsheet, a first absorbent body located between the first cover and the first backsheet, and a first garment-attachment mechanism located on a garment-side surface of the first backsheet. The second pad section includes a second body-side cover, a second backsheet, a second absorbent body located between the second cover and the second backsheet, and a second garment-attachment mechanism located on the garment-side surface of the second backsheet. In a desired arrangement, the first pad section can overlap at least a portion of the second pad section, and at least a portion of the first garment-attachment mechanism can operatively attach the first pad section to the second pad section.