Abstract: The invention discloses an integrated absorbent chassis for an absorbent article. The back sheet of the disclosed absorbent article is made from a single sheet of composite material that has elastomeric characteristics in predetermined regions. For example, the ear portions of the article are extendable for a better fit of the article. Other zones such as leg areas may also be elasticized if required.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a single side panel permanently attached to one of the front waist region and the back waist region is provided. The side panel is non-contoured and elastic, and can be refastened or adjusted to the body to maintain the article in a pant configuration.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a main body, a sleeve-like member extending adjacent the waist edge of the front or rear portions, and an adjustable elastomeric waist belt having a central portion and a pair of opposite free ends each defining ear-like projections. The central portion of the elastomeric member can be disposed in a sleeve-like member with each ear-like projection extending out from opposite sides. The central portion can be attached to the sleeve-like member and/or the main body near a longitudinal axis of the main body or adjacent the waist edge of the main body. The ear-like projections can be attachable to each other or the main body to form the desired waist size of the wearer of the absorbent article.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a single waist panel reattachable absorbent article is provided. The method involves dividing a multilayered chassis into a plurality of individual T-shaped articles such that a horizontal arm of the T-shaped article forms the waist panel and a vertical arm of the T-shaped article forms the crotch region. The T-shaped articles are folded in half by flipping the vertical arm up to the horizontal arm of the T-shaped article. Bonding material is applied on side edges of the waist panel and the side edges of the waist panel are folded and bonded up and over the vertical arm thereby resulting in the reattachable absorbent article.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pant-type absorbent article with flat side seams, and a method for manufacturing the same. The absorbent article comprises of a front waist panel, a back waist panel, a crotch region having an absorbent pad and a pair of leg openings disposed between the front panel and the back panel on both sides of the crotch region. The body facing side of one waist panel is bonded to the non-body facing side of the other panel. This kind of bonding ensures that the side seams of the absorbent article stay flat during wear. The bonding is done by using adhesives, hook and loops, or by mechanical/ultrasonic means. In one embodiment of the present invention, the panels are bonded by using a perforated layer of adhesive, thereby enabling easy removal of the article by the wearer.

Abstract: Absorbent articles that have wetness indicator graphics positioned thereon are disclosed, whereby the articles preferably include diapers, training pants, and adult incontinence products. The article includes a character graphic positioned in a waist region of the article, and a wetness indicator graphic that may be positioned in a crotch region. The character graphic is related to the wetness indicator graphic. The arrangement of the respective graphics preferably allow a caregiver to interact with a child to promote toilet training.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a chassis having a chassis layer with a chassis surface area, an elastic portion, a topsheet attached to the chassis, at least a portion of the topsheet being liquid permeable, and an absorbent material disposed between the topsheet and the chassis. The elastic portion has a first carrier layer with a first surface area, and an elastic layer attached to the first carrier layer and having an elastic layer surface area. The elastic layer is an elastic scrim.

Abstract: An absorbent garment includes a chassis comprised of a moisture impervious outer layer, a moisture pervious inner layer, and an absorbent layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The garment includes one or more elasticized connector tabs attached to the chassis such that part or all of one waist portion of the garment is expandable. The gripping connectors, attached to the distal ends of the connector tabs, interlock with a target connector located near the opposite wait edge of the garment. The waist, made expandable by the integrated elastic connector tabs, conforms to the contours of the user, increasing comfort and improving leak resistance. The connector tabs may be constructed from nonwoven material sandwiching an elastic element or elements.