Thomas P Bergin

US Patent:

20090240228, Sep 24, 2009

Filed:

Mar 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/050528

Inventors:

Heather R. Nonnenmann - Warminster PA, US
Thomas Bergin - Conshohocken PA, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE RETAIL SERVICES AG - Neuhausen am Rheinfall

International Classification:

A61F 13/64
A61F 13/493

US Classification:

6043853, 604392

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods of manufacturing absorbent articles suitable for use as training pants or other hygiene products are provided. The absorbent article includes a chassis having a front section, a rear section, and a crotch section extending between the front section and the rear section. The front section is connected to the rear section to define a waist opening, leg openings, and a belly region positioned between the waist opening and the leg openings. The absorbent article also includes an absorbent core coupled to the crotch section of the chassis. An adjustable tensioner is coupled to the chassis and is positioned for snugging the chassis against a wearer of the absorbent article. The tensioner is configured to be adjusted by the wearer from a first tension to a second, selected tension.