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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2004
Gregory Ashton, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Eiro Fukuda, Mason, OH (US);
Ann Marie Sullivan, West Newton, MA (US);
Nancy Drainville Chomyszak, West Newton, MA (US);
Gregory Ashton, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Eiro Fukuda, Mason, OH (US);
Ann Marie Sullivan, West Newton, MA (US);
Nancy Drainville Chomyszak, West Newton, MA (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet, and an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and backsheet; at least one sidewall adjacently disposed to the chassis; and at least one handle assisting in the application of the article onto a wearer. Preferred embodiments of the said handle include flaps, tabs, ridges, improved surface characteristics, apertures, loops, and combinations thereof. A toilet training kit comprising the article in the form of a training pant and an instruction to the caregiver for transitioning the infant to proper toilet use. A kit comprising more than one absorbent article wherein the article is positioned within said kit such that the handle is readily accessible.