Absorbent articles having a breathable stretch laminate

Details Absorbent articles having a breathable stretch laminate Absorbent articles having a breathable stretch laminate

2006-01-17

2010-10-05

Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S385240, C604S385270, C604S366000, C604S370000, C604S367000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806883

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article may comprise a topsheet; a backsheet joined with the topsheet; an absorbent core between the topsheet and backsheet; and an elastic element comprising a breathable stretch laminate. The breathable stretch laminate may comprise a first substrate; and an elastic member joined to the first substrate, wherein said elastic member comprises a polyurethane. The breathable stretch laminate may exhibit a MVTR greater than about 300 grams per square meter per 24 hours and a force relaxation of less than about 50% after about 10 hours at 100° F. and 50% elongation.

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