Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy intuitive change

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy, intuitive change by aligning the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or relative to a component of the article thereby enhancing the fit and corresponding performance of the article.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001] This invention is directed to hygienic absorbent articles, such as diapers, training pants and the like. Particularly, the invention is directed to disposable diapers designed to facilitate the process of fitting the diaper to a wearer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002] Absorbent articles are well known in the art. These articles typically have an absorbent core held or positioned in proximity to the body of a wearer during use by a fastening system in order to capture and absorb bodily exudates discharged from the wearer. Typical absorbent articles include a topsheet facing the wearer, which permits fluid exudates to pass through, and a backsheet, which prevents the exudates from escaping from the absorbent article.[0003] Disposable absorbent articles such as diapers are designed to absorb and contain bodily waste in order to prevent soiling of the body and clothing of the wearer. The disposable diapers typically comprise a single design available in dif...

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Benefits of technology

0010] Alternate embodiments include at least one internally visible serviceable indicium observable on a portion of the body-facing surface of the disposable absorbent article facilitating the alignment of the article, or components thereof, to anatomic features of the wearer during fitting. For these embodiments the disposable absorbent article may include an elasticized topsheet with an elongated slit opening disposed therein. The elasticized slit opening is intended to align with the wearers anus and / or genitals to receive fecal matter and / or urine therein. The internally visible serviceable indicia can be used to facilitate such alignment.

0011] In another embodiment, the disposable absorbent article includes a fastening system having separate primary and secondary landing members that attach to tab members during a first fit and a second fit, respectively. The primary and secondary landing members include serviceable indicia providing instructional marks designating matching connections with the tab members during the first fit and the second fit. The first fit provides a loose fit which can enable the article to be maneuvered about the wearer's lower torso during fitting and the second fit provides a secure fit about the wearer's waist.

Problems solved by technology

Articles worn externally to the body of the wearer, such as diapers, are commonly misapplied due to awkward positioning of the wearer or the restless movement of the wearer during fitting.

Such misapplication may result in an uneven fit; gaps, which result in leakage; and misplaced parts (such as fasteners), which may result in marking the skin of the wearer and / or discomfort.

As a result, the caregiver often has to hold portions of the wearer's body as well as the diaper during the change process making it very difficult to achieve proper alignment of the diaper for fitting.

However, such external devices are not integrated in the absorbent article itself requiring the caregiver to purchase an extra device

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