US Patent No: 7,682,350
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Disposable absorbent articles
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Mar 23, 2010
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Oct 14, 2005
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Abstract
A disposable absorbent article has a front waist edge, a back waist edge, a topsheet, a backsheet attached to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. A waist member is attached to a wearer-facing surface of the disposable absorbent article or between the topsheet and the backsheet adjacent to the front waist edge and the back waist edge. The waist member is unattached to an outer-facing surface of the disposable absorbent article. The waist member extends outward from the front waist edge and the back waist edge such that at least a region of the waist member is visible from a vantage point external to the disposable absorbent article, thereby providing the appearance of a finished front waist edge or the appearance of a finished back waist edge.
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International Classification(s)
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Cited Art
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| 4,324,246 Disposable absorbent article having a stain resistant topsheet | 251 | 1980 | |
| 4,342,314 Resilient plastic web exhibiting fiber-like properties | 361 | 1980 | |
| 4,463,045 Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web exhibiting non-glossy visible surface and cloth-like tactile impression | 264 | 1982 | |
| 4,515,595 Disposable diapers with elastically contractible waistbands | 230 | 1982 | |
| 4,610,678 High-density absorbent structures | 415 | 1983 | |
| 4,573,986 Disposable waste-containment garment | 222 | 1984 | |
| 4,808,178 Disposable absorbent article having elasticized flaps provided with leakage resistant portions | 137 | 1985 | |
| 4,609,518 Multi-phase process for debossing and perforating a polymeric web to coincide with the image of one or more three-dimensional forming structures | 196 | 1985 | |
| 4,629,643 Microapertured polymeric web exhibiting soft and silky tactile impression | 186 | 1985 | |
| 4,695,278 Absorbent article having dual cuffs | 380 | 1985 | |
| 4,662,875 Absorbent article | 151 | 1985 | |
| 4,699,622 Disposable diaper having an improved side closure | 197 | 1986 | |
| 4,704,115 Disposable waste containment garment | 154 | 1986 | |
| 4,834,735 High density absorbent members having lower density and lower basis weight acquisition zones | 313 | 1986 | |
| 4,673,402 Absorbent articles with dual-layered cores | 347 | 1986 | |
| 4,710,189 Shaped disposable diapers with shaped elastically contractible waistbands | 103 | 1987 | |
| 4,888,231 Absorbent core having a dusting layer | 227 | 1987 | |
| 4,795,454 Absorbent article having leakage-resistant dual cuffs | 215 | 1987 | |
| 4,963,140 Mechanical fastening systems with disposal means for disposable absorbent articles | 137 | 1987 | |
| 4,846,815 Disposable diaper having an improved fastening device | 162 | 1987 | |
| 5,006,394 Multilayer polymeric film | 156 | 1988 | |
| 4,892,536 Absorbent article having elastic strands | 258 | 1988 | |
| 4,990,147 Absorbent article with elastic liner for waste material isolation | 216 | 1988 | |
| 4,909,803 Disposable absorbent article having elasticized flaps provided with leakage resistant portions | 195 | 1989 | |
| 5,037,416 Disposable absorbent article having elastically extensible topsheet | 235 | 1989 | |
| 4,946,527 Pressure-sensitive adhesive fastener and method of making same | 154 | 1989 | |
| 5,137,537 Absorbent structure containing individualized, polycarboxylic acid crosslinked wood pulp cellulose fibers | 199 | 1990 | |
| 5,147,345 High efficiency absorbent articles for incontinence management | 302 | 1991 | |
| 5,260,345 Absorbent foam materials for aqueous body fluids and absorbent articles containing such materials | 255 | 1991 | |
| 5,151,092 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge | 367 | 1991 | |
| 5,246,433 Elasticized disposable training pant and method of making the same | 268 | 1991 | |
| 5,171,236 Disposable absorbent article having core spacers | 137 | 1991 | |
| 5,269,775 Trisection topsheets for disposable absorbent articles and disposable absorbent articles having such trisection topsheets | 191 | 1992 | |
| 5,221,274 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge | 150 | 1992 | |
| 5,387,207 Thin-unit-wet absorbent foam materials for aqueous body fluids and process for making same | 235 | 1992 | |
| 5,306,266 Flexible spacers for use in disposable absorbent articles | 103 | 1992 | |
| 5,242,436 Absorbent article with fastening system providing dynamic elasticized waistband fit | 145 | 1993 | |
| 5,397,318 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff | 83 | 1993 | |
| 5,342,338 Disposable absorbent article for low-viscosity fecal material | 119 | 1993 | |
| 5,499,978 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge | 52 | 1993 | |
| 5,507,736 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature comprising an expansive tummy panel | 42 | 1994 | |
| 5,518,801 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior | 250 | 1994 | |
| 5,540,671 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with an apex | 49 | 1994 | |
| 5,635,191 Diaper having a lotioned topsheet containing a polysiloxane emollient | 165 | 1994 | |
| 5,643,588 Diaper having a lotioned topsheet | 204 | 1994 | |
| 5,554,142 Absorbent article having multiple effective height transverse partition | 62 | 1994 | |
| 5,514,121 Diaper having expulsive spacer | 70 | 1994 | |
| 5,569,234 Disposable pull-on pant | 268 | 1995 | |
| 5,997,520 Disposable absorbent article with selectively expandable or inflatable components | 61 | 1995 | |
| 5,554,143 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature | 53 | 1995 | |
| 5,591,152 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge | 90 | 1995 | |
| 5,607,760 Disposable absorbent article having a lotioned topsheet containing an emollient and a polyol polyester immobilizing agent | 173 | 1995 | |
| 5,609,587 Diaper having a lotioned topsheet comprising a liquid polyol polyester emollient and an immobilizing agent | 182 | 1995 | |
| 5,571,096 Absorbent article having breathable side panels | 162 | 1995 | |
| 5,897,545 Elastomeric side panel for use with convertible absorbent articles | 210 | 1996 | |
| 5,653,703 Absorbent article having angular upstanding transverse partition | 58 | 1996 | |
| 6,168,584 Spacers for use in disposable absorbent articles and disposable absorbent articles having such spacers | 48 | 1996 | |
| 5,865,823 Absorbent article having a breathable, fluid impervious backsheet | 100 | 1996 | |
| 6,120,489 Flangeless seam for use in disposable articles | 126 | 1997 | |
| 5,968,025 Absorbent article having a lotioned topsheet | 81 | 1997 | |
| 5,941,864 Disposable absorbent article having improved fecal storage | 65 | 1997 | |
| D403400 Disposable absorbent article waistband | 9 | 1997 | |
| 5,977,430 Absorbent article with macro-particulate storage structure | 50 | 1997 | |
| 6,013,063 Viscous fluid bodily waste management article | 49 | 1997 | |
| 6,120,487 Disposable pull-on pant | 132 | 1998 | |
| 5,957,908 Elastomeric side panel for use with convertible absorbent articles | 154 | 1998 | |
| 6,432,098 Absorbent article fastening device | 72 | 1998 | |
| 6,716,441 Compositions for efficient release of active ingredients | 34 | 1999 | |
| 6,639,119 Absorbent article including a reducing agent for feces | 11 | 2001 | |
| 6,743,324 Method for manufacturing shaped components from web materials | 14 | 2001 | |
| 6,680,422 Disposable absorbent article having capacity to store low-viscosity fecal material | 29 | 2002 | |
| 2003/0233,082 Highly flexible and low deformation fastening device | 92 | 2002 | |
| 2004/0225,273 Unitary disposable pant-type garment | 2 | 2003 | |
| 2004/0039,362 Absorbent article including a feces modifying agent for feces | 7 | 2003 | |
| 2005/0125,877 Disposable nonwoven mitt adapted to fit on a child's hand | 16 | 2004 | |
| 2005/0129,743 Child's cleaning implement comprising a biological extract | 14 | 2004 | |
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| 4,704,114 Form-fitting self-adjusting disposable garment with two-direction stretchable outer cover | 71 | 1985 | |
| 4,770,656 Routing of leg elastic to reduce stresses in a stretchable outer diaper cover | 135 | 1986 | |
| 4,808,176 Elasticized waist integration member for disposable absorbent garments | 76 | 1986 | |
| 4,842,596 Method of making a breathable elastic fabric composite and personal article incorporating same | 92 | 1986 | |
| 4,747,846 Stretchable disposable absorbent undergarment | 166 | 1987 | |
| 4,834,736 Disposable absorbent garment having elastic outer cover and absorbent insert structure integrated therein using stress-release means | 75 | 1987 | |
| 4,834,738 Disposable garment having elastic outer cover and integrated absorbent insert structure | 149 | 1988 | |
| 4,872,871 Disposable absorbent garment having elastic outer cover and integrated absorbent insert structure | 51 | 1988 | |
| 4,940,464 Disposable incontinence garment or training pant | 637 | 1989 | |
| 5,545,158 Disposable absorbent garment and a continuous, selectively elasticized band joined there to | 65 | 1994 | |
| 2004/0078,018 Body conforming absorbent garment and methods for the use and manufacture thereof | 11 | 2002 | |
| 2004/0064,121 Three-piece disposable undergarment with folded crotch member and method for the manufacture thereof | 5 | 2003 | |
| 2005/0027,267 Absorbent article with improved fit and free liquid intake | 7 | 2003 | |
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| 6,548,431 Melt spun polyester nonwoven sheet | 23 | 1999 | |
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| 6,607,515 Absorbent article with single attachment means on each side of article | 11 | 2001 | |
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| 5,625,222 Semiconductor device in a resin package housed in a frame having high thermal conductivity | 258 | 1994 | |
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| 5,398,648 Compact valve lifters | 39 | 1994 | |
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| 4,842,666 Process for the permanent joining of stretchable threadlike or small ribbonlike elastic elements to a flat substrate, as well as use thereof for producing frilled sections of film or foil strip | 197 | 1988 | |
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| 4,617,022 Disposable hygienic article with removable belt | 80 | 1985 | |
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| 4,894,060 Disposable diaper with improved hook fastener portion | 297 | 1988 | |
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| 4,785,996 Adhesive spray gun and nozzle attachment | 235 | 1987 | |
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| 4,836,070 Method and apparatus for producing fibrous web pieces | 5 | 1986 | |
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| 5,725,518 Reusable diaper having gusseted pad insert | 48 | 1994 | |
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| 5,092,861 Disposable garments | 161 | 1990 | |
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| D311251 Diaper | 4 | 1988 | |
| 4,968,312 Disposable fecal compartmenting diaper | 136 | 1989 | |
| D315630 Disposable training pant | 14 | 1989 | |
| 5,062,840 Disposable diapers | 134 | 1989 | |
| D325256 Diaper | 17 | 1989 | |
| D323920 Pair of training pants or the like | 8 | 1990 | |
| D334619 Diaper | 8 | 1990 | |
| D342997 Disposable panty | 11 | 1992 | |
| D352151 Boy's training pants | 3 | 1993 | |
| 5,989,380 Process of dry printing a paper-like non-woven wall covering material | 5 | 1997 | |
| D404185 Combined shorts and pull tab | 7 | 1998 | |
| 6,491,996 Sanitary cover for shopping carts and the like | 18 | 2001 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Sep 23, 2013 |
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Sep 23, 2017 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Sep 23, 2021 |
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| Surcharge - 3.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |