Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Thanh, Loan (Department: 3764)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
C604S389000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07863497
ABSTRACT:
A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
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Bates Mark C.
Costello John C.
Dominique Thurnay Eva Susanne
Flender Gregg A.
Glackin, III George B.
Anderson Lynne
Fayette Thibault
Thanh LoAn
The Procter & Gamble & Company
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