Absorbent article with time variable appearing graphics

US8378166B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Donald Carroll Roe · Sharonville, US
• Thomas James Klofta · Cincinnati, US
• Mark John Ciesko · Hilliard, US
• Barry Robert Feist · Cincinnati, US
• Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten · Cincinnati, US
• Mathilde Clarisse Delhoume · Versoix, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 4, 2005
• Grant date: Feb 19, 2013
• Expiry date: Jul 14, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/8497
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image.