Disposable undergarment with a stretchable absorbent insert...

Details Disposable undergarment with a stretchable absorbent insert... Disposable undergarment with a stretchable absorbent insert...

2002-12-19

2011-10-25

Hand, Melanie (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S385230

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043273

ABSTRACT:
A disposable undergarment includes a body panel and an absorbent insert having a back sheet connected to a top sheet and a retention portion disposed between the back sheet and the top sheet. At least one of the back sheet and the top sheet is stretchable and includes an elastic material. At least one of the back sheet and the top sheet is connected to the body panel. A method of using a disposable undergarment includes stretching at least one of the back sheet and the top sheet. A method of instructing a user on the use of the disposable undergarment is also provided.

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