DISPOSABLE DIAPER WITH ELASTIC GATHER HAVING BRANCH PORTIONSDIVERGED THEREFROM

摘要

A disposable diaper comprises a liquid permeable top sheet generally of nonwoven fabric, a liquid impermeable back sheet generally of plastic film, an absorbent core interposed between the top sheet and the back sheet and sealing means around the leg and waist of a wearer. The sealing means includes an outer covering sleeve generally of nonwoven fabric and at least one elastic member generally of rubber. The elastic member is positioned within the covering sleeve to define a pair of elasticized inner and outer branch portions which diverge inwardly and outwardly, respectively, from a leg portion which joins the branch portions to a side flap of the diaper. When applying the diaper to the wearer, the inner branch portion and the leg portion together form a pocket for liquid containment.