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/Refastenable Absorbent Articles With Belt Having Zoned Elasticity
Abstract

Absorbent articles comprising a chassis and a first and second elastic belt. Laterally opposing end regions of the first and second elastic belts are refastenably connected to form a waist opening and two leg openings. The first elastic belt comprises a first upper elastic zone positioned adjacent to the outer laterally extending edge of the first elastic belt, a first lower elastic zone positioned adjacent to the inner laterally extending edge of the first elastic belt, and a first central elastic zone disposed therebetween. The first upper elastic zone has a first tensile force, the first central elastic zone has a second elastic force, and the first lower elastic zone has a third tensile force. The second tensile force is less than the third tensile force. The absorbent article has a Fit Circumference Force of greater than 2 N.

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What is claimed is:

Absorbent articles comprising a chassis and a first and second elastic belt. Laterally opposing end regions of the first and second elastic belts are refastenably connected to form a waist opening and two leg openings. The first elastic belt comprises a first upper elastic zone positioned adjacent to the outer laterally extending edge of the first elastic belt, a first lower elastic zone positioned adjacent to the inner laterally extending edge of the first elastic belt, and a first central elastic zone disposed therebetween. The first upper elastic zone has a first tensile force, the first central elastic zone has a second elastic force, and the first lower elastic zone has a third tensile force. The second tensile force is less than the third tensile force. The absorbent article has a Fit Circumference Force of greater than 2 N.
Timeline
Filed
02/27/2026
Published
07/02/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
A61F 13/49:specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers or nappies
A61F 13/56:Supporting or fastening means