Patent ID: 7163528
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article having an upper surface, a lower surface and a periphery, comprising: a topsheet having a bottom surface and a viewing surface positioned opposite to the bottom surface, the viewing surface facing upwardly towards the upper surface of the absorbent article; a backsheet having a garment facing surface and a user facing surface positioned oppositely to the garment facing surface, the backsheet being joined to the topsheet; an absorbent core having a top surface and a bottom surface positioned opposite to the top surface, the absorbent core being positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; and the absorbent core printed thereon a colored portion, the colored portion viewable from the viewing surface of the topsheet, the colored portion having a first shade and a second shade, the first shade being positioned substantially within the second shade, the second shade being different from the first shade, the shades operating to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article by a user looking upon the viewing surface of the topsheet.