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Absorbent article

US8309789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 2001
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

Absorbent article such as a diaper and incontinence guard, in which on the inside of the liquid impervious backsheet (3), i e on the side adjacent the absorbent body, there is arranged a wetness indicator (9) in a certain pattern, which is visible through the backsheet material. The wetness indicator (9) is applied on or adjacent at least one strip (10) having a color or tint different from the rest of the backsheet material (3). The color or tint of the strip (10) can also be an indication of the product type, size absorption capacity or the like of the article. Moreover there can on the strip (10) be printed symbols (11), codes or the like indicating product type or the like.

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