Absorbent article featuring leakage warning
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1. An absorbent article for preventing leakage, the article comprising:
- an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter; and
a leakage warning element disposed within the absorbent assembly and only adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an absorbent article for preventing leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly. Also disclosed is an absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer.
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21 Claims
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1. An absorbent article for preventing leakage, the article comprising:
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an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter; and a leakage warning element disposed within the absorbent assembly and only adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article comprising:
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an absorbent assembly in fluid contact with a transport member; and a leakage warning element in fluid contact with the transport member such that the absorbent assembly is in fluid contact with the leakage warning element via the transport member, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer.
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