Patent · US Expired

Absorbent article

US4662875A · kind A · utility

697Cited by
6References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 1985
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/8497
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper or an incontinent brief having indicia means provided for aiding an individual fitting the article to a wearer to obtain optimal waist fit and leg opening fit. Indicia means are provided in an area at least coextensive with a part of an area to which fastening means are affixed to the article when the article is fitted to a wearer. Indicia, as used herein are any type of lines, patterns, ornamental designs, symbols, script, color codes, or other markings which have the capability, either inherently or with additional denotation, to aid an individual fitting the article to promptly locate a desired affixation point for a particular fastening means.

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