Personal care article with distinct active zone
US7527806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2525
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disposable, single-use, personal care article is disclosed having an active zone, an adjacent non-active zone, and interface therebetween; a benefit agent releasably associated with the active zone; a carrier solvent and optionally a visual indicator associated with the active zone. In one embodiment, the benefit agent, the carrier solvent, and a dye indicator are combined and applied as stripes on the article. The stripes will not substantially bleed into the adjacent non-active zone and will disappear during use of the article indicating that the benefit agent has been transferred to the skin or hair of the user.
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