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Wetness indicator for disposable diaper

CA 1284002 C · Owner: Boardman, Franklin · Inventors: Boardman, Franklin

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A disposable diaper comprising an absorbent layer sandwiched between a liquid-permeable facing and a liquidimpermeable but light transmitting backing sheet. The absorbent layer comprises a loosely-compacted cellulosic fibrous batt having a paper-like densified skin on the side of the batt adjacent the backing sheet. The densified skin contains a water-dispersible wetness indicator in a predetermined pattern discernible through the backing sheet.

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  • Granted May 14, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 14, 2008.
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FiledApril 24, 1986
GrantedMay 14, 1991
Term endedMay 14, 2008
Patent numberCA 1284002 C
Classification (IPC)A61F13/15 +1 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedApril 24, 1986Patent grantedMay 14, 1991Term endedMay 14, 2008

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