Patent ID: 7332642
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: A61F,C09D

Abstract:
1. A disposable absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid pervious topsheet; b) a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet; c) an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet; and d) a wetness indicator disposed between the absorbent core and the backsheet and in liquid communication with the absorbent core; the wetness indicator comprising a hidden central graphic and a background graphic; wherein the hidden central graphic comprises a permanent color composition and the background graphic comprises at least one responsive color composition and that, upon wetting, the background graphic exhibits a visible change resulting in the hidden central graphic being revealed, wherein the visible change is selected from the group consisting of a color change, a graphic change, and combinations thereof.