Absorbent article having dryness indicating graphic

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9504612
APP PUB NO 20140243769A1
SERIAL NO

14270583

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An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image.

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  • THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ames-Ooten, Kathleen Quinlan Cincinnati, US 11 183
Ciesko, Mark John Hartland, US 17 514
Delhoume, Mathilde Clarisse Versiox, CH 4 31
Feist, Barry Robert Madeira, US 37 873
Klofta, Thomas James Cincinnati, US 84 2069
Roe, Donald Carroll West Chester, US 387 13417

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