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Absorbent article having an interior graphic

US7718844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

An absorbent article has an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article and a liner in opposed relationship with the outer cover and at least in part defining the inner surface of the article. An absorbent structure is disposed between the liner and the outer cover. At least one graphic is visible from the inner surface of the article. The at least one graphic disposed intermediate the inner surface and the outer surface of the article and being free from direct contact with the liner. The article being configured such that the graphic is visible from the inner surface of the article. A process for manufacturing an absorbent article having a graphic visible from the inner surface of the article is provided.

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