Title:
【発明の名称】着用者の身体に永久適合する通気性積層体
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003523842
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable laminate is provided that is permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer's body when used in a personal care absorbent article or a medical article. The laminate includes a breathable (preferably microporous) film and a fibrous nonwoven web. Both the film and the web are extendible in a cross direction to a width at least 25 % greater than an original, unstretched width upon application of a stretching force. The web and the film, and the overall laminate, exhibit little or no retractive force once they have been stretched. A diaper or other garment can be constructed in undersized fashion using the laminate, permitting material savings. When the garment is worn, the laminate stretches only where needed to provide a substantially perfect fit on the wearer. The minimal retractive force avoids the skin marks, rashes, etc. that can result from elastic garments.
Inventors:
Morman Michael Todd
Huan Patricia Hisiao Inn
Ono Audrey Tomoko
Welch Howard Martin
Morel Charles John
Conyers-Paul Lee
Wooten Broke Duane Girard
Huan Patricia Hisiao Inn
Ono Audrey Tomoko
Welch Howard Martin
Morel Charles John
Conyers-Paul Lee
Wooten Broke Duane Girard
Application Number:
JP2001545082A
Publication Date:
August 12, 2003
Filing Date:
November 09, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Kimberly Clark Worldwide Incorporated
International Classes:
A41D31/00; A41D31/02; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61L15/22; B32B5/04; A41D13/00; B32B27/12; D04H3/16; D04H13/00; (IPC1-7): B32B5/04; A41D31/00; A41D31/02; A61F13/00; D04H3/16
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Minoru Nakamura (9 outside)