External feminine protection device with skid-resistant coating for holding the device in place
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Corporation
InventorsPaul M. Linker, III, Ruth A. Lachapell
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Abstract
An absorbent article for absorption of human exudate is disclosed having an absorbent, a bodyside layer, a backing layer and a skid-resistant coating applied to at least one of the layers. The coating has a coefficient of friction of greater than 1 and a Sheffield smoothness rating of greater than about 200 when utilizing a modified ASTM test. The nonadhesive coating facilitates positioning the article relative to the anatomy of a user.
Claims15
An absorbent article for absorbing fluid comprising an absorbent positioned between a bodyside layer and a backing layer and a nonadhesive, skid-resistant coating applied to at least one of said layers for facilitating positioning of said article relative to the anatomy of a user, said coating providing a dry surface having a coefficient of friction of greater than 1.0 and a Sheffield smoothness of greater than about 200.
An article for absorption of human exudate comprising an absorbent positioned between a bodyside layer and a backing layer, said structure having a pair of longitudinal sides with a pair of wings extending outward from the edges thereof a distance sufficient to extend beyond the edges of the crotch of an undergarment and a nonadhesive, skid-resistant coating applied to at least one of said layers for facilitating positioning of said article relative to the anatomy of a user, said coating having a coefficient of friction of greater than 1.0 and a Sheffield smoothness of greater than about 200.
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