Extensible sheet material with visual stretch indicator
US9676164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
As described herein, an extensible sheet material includes a first and a second zone that is separate from the first zone. The first zone exposes a first color or pattern when the extensible sheet material is stretched beyond a first percentage. The second zone exposes a second color or pattern when the extensible sheet material is stretched beyond a second percentage greater than the first percentage. Absorbent articles that include the extensible sheet material are capable of indicating to a wearer when the extensible sheet material has been stretched too little, too much, or just the right amount.
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