Disposable absorbent article having side panels with structurally, functionally and visually different regions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8697937
APP PUB NO 20110172629A1
SERIAL NO

13071776

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A disposable absorbent article worn about the lower torso of a wearer includes at least one pair of side panels connecting a first waist region to a second waist region forming a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each side panel includes a waist region, a hip region and a leg region wherein the waist region, the hip region and the leg region differs structurally, functionally and visually to provide an improved initial fit and sustained fit while exhibiting a garment-like appearance.

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  • THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Comstock, Krista Beth Mason, US 12 243
Feist, Barry Robert Cincinnati, US 37 868
Goodlander, Lisa Jane White Oak, US 22 662
Roe, Donald Carroll West Chester, US 387 13386

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