Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy...

Details Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy... Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy...

2004-12-09

2010-11-16

Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S386000, C604S396000, C604S385240, C604S385010, C604S390000, C604S361000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07833212

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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