Patent ID: 6515194
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A diaper, comprising:(a) a diaper substrate having a peripheral edge and a centrally-located region where fluid from a user will make initial contact therewith; (b) a fluid transport layer disposed within the diaper substrate and having a peripheral edge and a centrally-located portion disposed at the centrally-located region of the diaper substrate; and (c) a wetness indicator on the peripheral edge of the transport layer and exposed and extending along at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the diaper substrate; (d) said fluid transport layer being made of a material capable of drawing fluid via capillary action from said centrally-located portion of said layer at said centrally-located region of said diaper substrate toward said peripheral edge of said layer and into contact with said wetness indicator, said wetness indicator being a material capable of eliciting a visible response in the presence of fluid.