Thin, flexible, low capacity absorbent article with leakage...

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2001-12-19

2009-11-10

Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S378000, C604S368000, C604S379000, C604S380000

Reexamination Certificate

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07615040

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article having a thin, flexible absorbent pad that can accommodate one or two insults with a low probability of leakage. The absorbent article can be less than about 5 millimeters thick, with the absorbent pad being less than about 3 millimeters thick. The absorbent article has a low absorbent capacity of, for example, less than three times an anticipated single insult volume, or less than twice an anticipated single insult volume. The absorbent article is particularly suitable for use as a toilet training aid.

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Japanese Official Action issued Sep. 8, 2008, 2 pages.

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