Absorbent articles having wetness indicating graphics and employing masking techniques
US6596918B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8497
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes a liquid soluble wetness indicator and one or more, masking techniques for minimizing the likelihood of smudges appearing after activation. The techniques include masking graphics and peripherally disposed adhesive patterns.
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