Thong-shaped holder for use with absorbent article

Details Thong-shaped holder for use with absorbent article Thong-shaped holder for use with absorbent article

2005-05-23

2008-12-02

Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S385260, C604S385010, C604S396000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458961

ABSTRACT:
A thong-shaped holder for holding an article, such as an absorbent article, in close bodily contact in the pudendal region of the wearer. The holder comprises a front region, a crotch region having a specified Crotch Holding Force, and a rear region. The crotch region of the holder typically is elastically extensible in both the longitudinal and lateral directions. The holder provides an upward holding force against the article in the crotch region to hold the article in close bodily contact. A system comprising the thong-shaped holder and an article for use therewith, and a method for holding such an article in close bodily contact by wearing the holder, is also disclosed.

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