LG Chem Absorbent Article Patent US12599511B2 Granted
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12599511B2 to LG Chem, Ltd. on April 14, 2026, covering an absorbent article with a superabsorbent polymer film designed to improve leak prevention in three-dimensional gathers. The patent application (18266063) was filed on May 11, 2022, and includes 6 claims.
What changed
USPTO granted Patent US12599511B2 to LG Chem, Ltd. for an absorbent article invention featuring a superabsorbent polymer film with enhanced three-dimensional gather performance to prevent body fluid leakage. The patent covers specific structural and compositional elements of the absorbent article design.
Manufacturers developing or producing absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary products, or medical absorbent materials should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to ensure their products do not infringe on the granted patent claims. The 6-claim patent provides LG Chem with exclusive rights to the specified superabsorbent polymer film technology in the United States.
What to do next
- Monitor patent portfolio for enforcement opportunities
- Review patent claims for freedom-to-operate analysis
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Absorbent article
Grant US12599511B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
LG Chem, Ltd.
Inventors
Kiyoul Yoon, Myoungjin Shin, Seongkyun Kang, Yu Jin Kim, Gicheul Kim
Abstract
Provided is an absorbent article exhibiting an improved effect of preventing the body fluid from leaking by including a superabsorbent polymer film having excellent absorbency in three-dimensional gathers.
CPC Classifications
A61F 13/49017 A61F 2013/15365 A61F 2013/15406 A61F 2013/15463 A61F 2013/530481 A61F 13/49 A61F 13/494 A61F 13/53 A61F 13/49426
Filing Date
2022-05-11
Application No.
18266063
Claims
6
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