Array of disposable absorbent articles having a sequence of graphics corresponding to a wearer's stages of development

US2023293363A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2023293363-A1
Application numberUS-202318201223-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateMay 24, 2023
Priority dateJul 24, 2007
Publication dateSep 21, 2023
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An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development.

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What is claimed is: 1 . An array of disposable absorbent articles, the array comprising: a first absorbent article in a first package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the first absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the first absorbent article is a first size; a second absorbent article in a second package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the second absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the second absorbent article is a second size; a third absorbent article in a third package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the third absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the third absorbent article is a third size; wherein the second absorbent article comprises a greater percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the second absorbent article versus a percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the first absorbent article; wherein the third absorbent article comprises a greater percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the third absorbent article versus the percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the first absorbent article; wherein the externally visible outer garment facing portion of the third absorbent article is substantially colored; and wherein the first and second packages comprise different product names. 2 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second sizes overlap, and wherein the second and third sizes overlap. 3 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 1 , wherein the externally visible outer garment facing portion of the second absorbent article is partially colored. 4 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent article comprises an umbilical cord notch. 5 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 4 , wherein the second absorbent article comprises a wetness indicator. 6 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 5 , wherein the third absorbent article is in a pull-on configuration in the third package. 7 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent article is substantially white.

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Classifications

  • A61F15/001Primary

    Packages or dispensers for bandages, cotton balls, drapes, dressings, gauze, gowns, sheets, sponges, swabsticks or towels (A61F15/007 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • packaging of diapers · CPC title

  • having decorations or indicia means · CPC title

  • coloured or with decoration pattern or printing · CPC title

  • provided with visual effects, e.g. printed or colored · CPC title

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What does patent US2023293363A1 cover?
An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Procter & Gamble
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F15/001. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Sep 21 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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