Swimwear with fluid draining mechanism
US6596920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/51405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent swimwear garment having a fluid draining mechanism included in the layers of the garment. The swimwear garment includes a body side liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent assembly between the body side liner and the outer cover. Between the absorbent assembly and the outer cover is a layer of water-dispersible material, such as a film or a nonwoven web, coated on a surface facing the absorbent assembly with a barrier coating. During initial product use, the absorbent swimwear garment is able to contain urine and bowel movements, similar to ordinary diapers and training pants. When the swimwear garment is submersed in swim water, such as pool or lake water, the water-dispersible material becomes soluble and allows swim water, but not bowel movements, to drain out through the outer cover of the garment.
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