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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9456936-B2 |
| Application number | US-58076509-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | Oct 16, 2009 |
| Publication date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
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A disposable absorbent article is presenting having multiple components and including an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components; and a printed graphic in the inspection region, wherein the ink used to print the graphic includes no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation. In addition, a disposable absorbent article having multiple components includes a printed graphic in an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, the printed graphic including black ink having no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation.
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We claim: 1. A disposable absorbent article having multiple components, the article comprising: an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components; and a printed graphic in the inspection region, wherein the ink used to print the graphic includes no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation. 2. The article of claim 1 , further comprising an outer cover and a pair of side panels, wherein each side panel is affixed to the outer cover to form a seam. 3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the printed graphic covers the entire inspection region. 4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the junction is a seam. 5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the inspection region comprises an infrared blocker. 6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the printed graphic has a CIELab L* less than 80 and a CIELab C* greater than 1.5. 7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the printed graphic has a CIELab L* less than 75 and a CIELab C* greater than 3. 8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the components are selected from the group consisting of side panels, outer covers, liners, adhesives, surge materials, elastic material, hook fastening devices, loop fastening devices, attachment tapes, tissue, films, conductive elements, and nonwoven materials. 9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components. 10. A disposable absorbent article having multiple components, the article comprising a printed graphic in an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, the printed graphic including black ink having no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation. 11. The article of claim 10 , wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components. 12. The article of claim 10 , wherein the inspection region is free of a junction between components. 13. A disposable absorbent article having multiple components, the article comprising a printed graphic including ink having no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially transparent to infrared radiation, wherein the printed graphic has a CIELab L* less than 80 and a CIELab C* greater than 1.5. 14. The article of claim 13 , wherein the printed graphic has a CIELab L* less than 75 and a CIELab C* greater than 3.
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having decorations or indicia means · CPC title
via optical means associated to computer coordinator · CPC title
- A61F13/84Primary
Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads · CPC title
- A61F13/15772Primary
Control · CPC title
Transferring, feeding or handling devices; Drives · CPC title
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- What does patent US9456936B2 cover?
- A disposable absorbent article is presenting having multiple components and including an inspection region subject to inspection using infrared radiation, wherein the inspection region includes a junction of two components; and a printed graphic in the inspection region, wherein the ink used to print the graphic includes no carbon black colorant such that the printed graphic is substantially tr…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Skabroud Misek Jennifer Leigh, Rhodes Brian Keith, Meisel Terri Lynn, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F13/84. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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