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Flexible Reusable Outer Covers For Disposable Absorbent Inserts

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-26
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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However, these designs have less flexible reusable outer covers.

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[0011]Definitions

[0012]For purposes of this description, the following terms have the meanings set forth:

[0013]“Absorbent insert” and “insert” mean a component of a wearable absorbent article that is adapted to contain and / or absorb urine, feces, menses or any combination thereof, and is adapted to be installable and removable as a modular unit, from an outer cover. Herein, an absorbent insert may also be referred to as an “absorbent assembly”. The terms “absorbent insert,”“insert” and “absorbent assembly” may be used interchangeably herein.

[0014]“Chassis” means a component of a wearable absorbent article that is adapted to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer, and is adapted to support an absorbent insert and hold the insert next to the wearer's body. Herein, a chassis may also be referred to as an “outer cover”. The terms “outer cover” and “chassis” are interchangeable for purposes herein.

[0015]“Disposable”, when referring to an absorbent insert, means that the absorbent inse...

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Flexible reusable outer covers for disposable absorbent inserts.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of diapers and more particularly, to flexible reusable outer covers for disposable absorbent inserts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Several designs of diapers that include a reusable outer cover been manufactured and marketed. However, these designs have less flexible reusable outer covers.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0003]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wearable absorbent article as it might appear being worn by a wearer about the lower torso;[0004]FIG. 2A is a plan view of an outer cover opened and laid flat, outer surface facing the viewer;[0005]FIG. 2B is a plan view of an outer cover opened and laid flat, inner surface facing the viewer;[0006]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a disposable absorbent insert shown apart from an outer cover, as it might appear in a free-standing, relaxed state;[0007]FIG. 4 is a plan view of a disposable absorbent insert shown stretched out and laid flat, body-fa...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F13/505
CPCA61F13/15268A61F13/49004A61F13/515A61F2013/5055A61F13/51456A61F13/505
Inventor ROE, DONALD CARROLL
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY