Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-16
2008-10-07
Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
C604S379000, C604S380000, C604S381000, C604S382000, C604S383000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07432413
ABSTRACT:
A disposable absorbent article worn about the lower torso of a wearer includes at least one pair of side panels connecting a first waist region to a second waist region forming a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each side panel includes a waist region, a hip region and a leg region wherein the waist region, the hip region and the leg region differs structurally, functionally and visually to provide an improved initial fit and sustained fit while exhibiting a garment-like appearance.
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Comstock Krista Beth
Feist Barry Robert
Goodlander Lisa Jane
Roe Donald Carroll
Fayette Thibault
Fitzpatrick Matthew P.
Krebs Jay
Stephens Jacqueline F.
The Procter and Gamble Company
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