Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-07
2011-11-15
Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
C604S367000, C604S385020, C604S385060
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058500
ABSTRACT:
A patch is presented for use in conjunction with a surface, the patch including a backsheet having an adherent surface, wherein the backsheet is translucent; an outermost surface opposite the adherent surface; an adhesive applied to the adherent surface; a peel layer removably attached to the adhesive; and a malodor-reducing agent. A method for manufacturing a patch is presented, the method including producing a backsheet from a water-dispersible polymer; applying a malodor-reducing agent to the polymer; adding an adhesive to the backsheet; and adhering a peel strip to the adhesive.
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Balzar Tammy J.
Bryant Kristi Jo
Christoffel Sarah L.
Kutchenriter Mary F.
Lang Frederick J.
Fieldhack Randall W.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Stephens Jacqueline F.
Stoker Denise L.
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