Patent Publication Number: US-11020287-B2

Title: Article comprising embedded code

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to articles comprising encoded information, especially absorbent articles comprising encoded information. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Manufacturers of consumer products, such as absorbent articles, strive to provide optimal product performance along with consumer-desirable features. For instance with absorbent articles, absorbency and fit are balanced with comfort, softness and aesthetically pleasing designs. 
     In order to evaluate products, manufacturers often seek feedback from consumers and end users. Information may be provided on products themselves and/or packaging so that feedback may be correlated with the manufacturing details (e.g., the date of production, the line on which the product was produced, etc.). To date, this information has been provided in words, numbers, QR codes or other indicia that may distract from key characteristics as well as the overall appearance of the product and/or package. For example, the manufacturer may want to highlight the feel of the product or connote improved functionality through graphics or relative size of features. Yet, improper placement of manufacturing information could distract from said features that should be highlighted. For this reason, information is provided in limited locations and in limited space so as to minimize any distraction. 
     However, limiting the size and location where information is provided may lead to a failure to retrieve the information when obtaining feedback. Indeed, small print, inconspicuous placement and other complications may make it difficult for consumers to find or read the information. In addition, manufacturing information may be difficult to transmit via email, websites, mobile devices or other prevalent forms of communication. Further, consumers often have no incentive or prompt to engage with the manufacturer and provide the information. In such case, consumers may choose to select a different product without ever informing the manufacturer of an issue. 
     Therefore, there is a need for a means of incorporating manufacturing details into a product and/or package without distracting from product or package features. There is also a need for greater flexibility in how and where information is provided on a product or package. Likewise, there is a need for incorporating information in a manner that facilitates reacquisition of said information by the manufacturer. Further, it would be desirable to solve these issues in a cost-effective and efficient manner. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In some embodiments, an absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and a component comprising a base design, wherein the base design comprises one or more design elements and a camouflaged code. 
     In further embodiments, a package comprises a first absorbent article comprising a first code; a second absorbent article comprising a second code; wherein the first and second code differ by information contained in the code, one or more design elements, arrangement of design elements, number of design elements, interface capability and/or interface programs. 
     Additionally or alternatively, a package may comprise a first absorbent article comprising a first code and a second absorbent article comprising a second code. The first and second code differ by information contained in the code, one or more design elements, arrangement of design elements, number of design elements, interface capability and/or interface programs. 
     In certain embodiments, a package comprises a first code and a plurality of absorbent articles, wherein the first code comprises a camouflaged code and/or a digitally-interfacing code, and wherein the first code is provided on a surface of the package and/or on an insert in the package. 
     In further embodiments, an array of packages comprises absorbent articles. Each absorbent article comprises a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and backsheet. The array comprises a first package comprising having a first code; and a second package comprising having a second code. The first and second code differ by information contained in the code, one or more design elements, arrangement of design elements, number of design elements, interface capability and/or interface programs. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a product as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a product as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 3 a -3 c    are schematic plan views of exemplary embodiments of products as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 4  is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a product and device as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 5  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a device as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 6  is a schematic representation of an exemplary method for processing a code as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a package as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of products as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 9  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of inserts as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 10  is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an array of packages as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 11  is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an absorbent article as detailed herein. The absorbent article is shown in a flat, uncontracted state. 
         FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article taken about the lateral centerline in  FIG. 11  in accordance with a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13 a    is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an absorbent pant as detailed herein. 
         FIG. 13 b    is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an absorbent pant precursor structure, prior to joining of the front and rear sections of the belt. 
         FIG. 14  is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a package as detailed herein. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     “Absorbent article” refers to devices which absorb and contain body exudates and, more specifically, refers to devices which are placed against or in proximity to the body of the wearer to absorb and contain the various exudates discharged from the body. Exemplary absorbent articles include diapers, training pants, pull-on pant-type diapers (i.e., a diaper having a pre-formed waist opening and leg openings such as illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 6,120,487), refastenable diapers or pant-type diapers, incontinence briefs and undergarments, diaper holders and liners, feminine hygiene garments such as panty liners, absorbent inserts, and the like. 
     “Body-facing” and “garment-facing” refer respectively to the relative location of an element or a surface of an element or group of elements. “Body-facing” implies the element or surface is nearer to the wearer during wear than some other element or surface. “Garment-facing” implies the element or surface is more remote from the wearer during wear than some other element or surface (i.e., element or surface is proximate to the wearer&#39;s garments that may be worn over the disposable absorbent article). 
     “Brand insignia” as used herein means objects, character representations, words, colors, shapes or other indicia that can be used to distinguish, identify or represent the manufacturer, retailer, distributor or brand of a product, including but not limited to trademarks, logos, emblems, symbols, designs, figures, fonts, lettering, crests or similar identifying marks. 
     “Camouflaged code” as used herein means a code is disguised or hidden in a base design and/or in one or a combination of design elements. A camouflaged code may be completely camouflaged (i.e., disguised or hidden in a base design or design element(s)) or partially camouflaged (i.e., portion of the code is hidden is disguised or hidden in the base design and/or one or more design elements). 
     “Code” as used herein means the presence, absence, or combination of one or more letters, numbers, shapes, objects, other symbols and/or indicia, which presence, absence or combination of letters, numbers, shapes, objects, other symbols and/or indicia represents information and is translatable into said information using one or more rules. Said rules may be defined before or at the time of generating the code. Encoded information as used herein means information represented by a code and determined by one or more rules. 
     “Consumer” as used herein means an individual who uses a product, and/or who purchases or otherwise procures a product for personal use or use by another. Consumer may include a parent, caregiver or other person who may apply an article to a wearer. 
     “Consumer-accessible program” as used herein means a software application that permits a product purchaser, product user or potential purchaser or user of a product to perform one or more functions or tasks using a computer (e.g., desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet, mainframe, wearable technologies such as smartwatches). Nonlimiting examples of consumer-accessible programs include internet applications (e.g., MICROSOFT EDGE, GOOGLE CHROME, INTERNET EXPLORER, SAFARI), word processing applications, virtual and/or augmented reality applications (e.g., OCULUS RIFT, SAMSUNG GEAR VR, GOOGLE CARDBOARD), graphics applications (e.g., MICROSOFT PAINT, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP) and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, consumer-accessible programs permit an end-user to access and/or perform functions on one or more webpages. 
     “Design element” as used herein means a shape, text or combination of shapes and/or text that visually and/or tactilely create a distinct and discrete component. Design elements and/or combinations of design elements may comprise brand insignia. Design elements and/or combinations of design elements may comprise letters, words and/or graphics such as flowers, butterflies, hearts, character representations and the like. Design elements and/or combinations of design elements may comprise instructional indicia. Design elements may be textural and/or printed. Design elements can be formed by any suitable method including but not limited to printing, embossing, bonding, and combinations thereof. 
     “Disposable,” in reference to absorbent articles, means that the absorbent articles are generally not intended to be laundered or otherwise restored or reused as absorbent articles (i.e., they are intended to be discarded after a single use and, preferably, to be recycled, composted or otherwise discarded in an environmentally compatible manner). 
     “Digitally-interfacing code” as used herein means a code is automatically discernable by one or more consumer-accessible programs. The digitally-interfacing code may be scannable and/or readable by a device and/or by a consumer-accessible program. 
     “Instructional indicia” as used herein means indicia that provides guidance or direction to a consumer or user. Nonlimiting examples include instructions regarding placement and/or fit of the article about the wearer, instructions regarding interfacing with a program, instructions regarding submitting information, and combinations thereof. 
     “Pant” refers to disposable absorbent articles having a pre-formed waist and leg openings. A pant may be donned by inserting a wearer&#39;s legs into the leg openings and sliding the pant into position about the wearer&#39;s lower torso. Pants are also commonly referred to as “closed diapers”, “prefastened diapers”, “pull-on diapers”, “training pants” and “diaper-pants.” 
     Substrate Comprising Encoded Information 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , a substrate  10  may comprise a base design  12 , which may include one or more design elements  13 . The substrate  10  may be part of a product  14 , or in or on a package  1000  which contains the product. The substrate  10  may comprise a nonwoven, film, paper, label, sticker or combination thereof. The substrate  10  may in some nonlimiting examples comprise an adhesive on one or more sides, such that the substrate having the design  12  may be joined to another component. For instance, a substrate  10  may comprise an adhesive label such that the substrate having the design can be affixed to a package or product. 
     The base design  12  comprises an intentional design. In other words, the base design  12  is not merely a collection of lines, bars or other shapes intended solely to transmit information like a QR, RFID or bar code. Instead, the base design  12  provides an aesthetic quality to the substrate to enhance its appearance and/or feel. In certain embodiments, the base design includes graphics such flowers, butterflies, hearts, and/or character representations. The base design  12  may comprise brand insignia  15  and/or instructional indicia  17  as shown in  FIG. 2 . The base design  12  may comprise printing, texture(s), scent(s) or any combination thereof. Returning to  FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, two design elements  13   a ,  13   b  may be formed by different techniques. For example, a first design element  13   a  may comprise printing and a second design element  13   b  may comprise a texture, such as an embossment. In further embodiments, one design element  13  may be made by more than one technique. By way of nonlimiting example, a design element  13   c  may be formed by printing and embossing. Design elements may be formed by any suitable method including but not limited to printing, bonding, embossing, perforations, inclusion of fluid sensitive or temperature sensitive materials, light reflective materials, light absorptive materials, and/or patterned fluid coating (as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Pub. Nos., 2014/0148773, 2014/0148774 and 2014/0144579). 
     Turning to  FIG. 2 , the base design  12  may comprise one or more codes  16 . The codes  16  in  FIG. 2  are outlined by rectangles or ovals for ease of illustration. 
     A code  16  may represent information regarding a product  14 . Nonlimiting examples of encoded information include the date, location, and/or process of manufacturing, the product retailer, storage facility(ies), shipment date, shipment means, raw materials used, inspectors and/or inspection processes, product features and/or configuration and combinations thereof. A code  16  may be deciphered by a rule or set of rules, which may be determined before or at the time of generating the code. The code  16  may provide a pictorial representation of product information. In this way, the code  16  may be communicated to a recipient (e.g., manufacturer, retailer) via an image, such as picture. Further, in certain embodiments, the code  16  may be communicated to a recipient through one or more programs as is discussed in more detail below. 
     In some embodiments, the code  16  may comprise a camouflaged code  18 . In certain embodiments, the camouflaged code  18  may be provided by modifying one or more design elements  13  in the base design  12 . For example, in  FIG. 2 , two design elements  13   d  and  13   e  are darkened. The elements selected to be darkened may correlate with encoded information. For example, choosing the fifth element in the series could indicate the product was produced in May (i.e., the fifth month of the year), and choosing the fifteenth element in the series on the right side could indicate the product was produced in 2015. Additionally or alternatively, design elements may be added to the base design and/or design elements may be removed from the base design to correlate with encoded information.  FIG. 2  illustrates gaps  13   f ,  13   g  between design elements; the placement of said gaps may correlate with encoded information. For example, the placement of said gaps could correlate with production location and/or production equipment. In certain embodiments, the code  16  may be provided by including particular texture(s) in the base design. By way of nonlimiting example, one or more design elements may be embossed to correlate with encoded information. In further embodiments, the code  16  may be provided by including scent(s) into the base design, wherein the scent correlates to encoded information. Additionally or alternatively, a code  16  may be provided by selecting one design element or combination of design elements among a number of choices. For instance,  FIG. 3 a    illustrates a first selection of design elements  13   h  as outlined by a rectangle for ease of illustration, and  FIG. 3 c    illustrates an alternative selection of design elements  13   i  (also outlined) in the same position. A code  16  may be provided by changing the position of one or more design elements (see  FIGS. 3 a  and 3 b   ), wherein the relative position may correlate to encoded information. Additional nonlimiting examples include modifying the color(s), texture, outline (e.g., solid line versus dotted line, thicker versus thinner line), and/or dimension(s) of one or more design elements to correlate to encoded information. In some nonlimiting examples, the color and/or background pattern of the substrate  10  may correlate to encoded information. In further nonlimiting examples, a design element changes colors in the presence of liquid and/or temperature changes. In such examples, a code  16  may be provided in the color that will appear after the change and/or in the color prior to the change. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 3 c   - 6 , in certain embodiments, the code  16  is digitally-interfacing  20 , such that it can be captured and/or deciphered by one or more consumer-accessible programs  22 . Consumer-accessible programs  22  may be accessed and operated through devices  24  which can process data (also referred to hereinafter as computers), including but not limited to desktop computers, phones, tablets, wearable technologies such as smartwatches, and laptops. In some embodiments, the consumer-accessible program  22  comprises operating systems, programs operated locally on the device and/or programs requiring a connection to external networks such as internet applications. 
     In some embodiments, the substrate  10  may comprise instructional indicia  17 . In nonlimiting examples, the instructional indicia may include prompts or indications of how to initiate the program and/or interface as can be seen in  FIG. 3 c   , for example. It is also to be appreciated that the instructional indicia  17  may be included as part of a base design  12  without reference to a program and/or interfacing with a program. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 4-6 , an individual may use a device  24  to transmit the code  20 . In some embodiments, the user may initiate the interface by opening the program  22 , and then submit the code  16 . Alternatively, the individual may submit the code  16  to the device  24 , and the submission can then trigger the program  22  to open. Submission of the code  16  may be accomplished by any suitable means. In some embodiments, a picture of the code  16  may be taken using the device. Said picture may be captured by or transferred to the program  22 , or said picture may be converted into data that is captured by or transferred to the program. In other embodiments, the code  16  may be read by the device for a period of time sufficient for the device and/or program to capture the data without uploading and storing the image. In nonlimiting examples, the device  24  may register the code  16  from a distance of up to 36 inches, up to 24 inches, wherein the code is about 1 square inch or less, or about 0.75 square inches or less, or about 0.5 square inches or less. Known readable codes are not typically recognizable from at said distances. It is also to be appreciated that more than one piece of equipment may be necessary for processing the code. For instance, an individual may utilize a scanner to capture the code  16 , and the scanner may transmit the image and/or underlying data to a computer on which the program is operating. 
     Once submitted to the program  22 , the digitally-interfacing code  20  is automatically discernible by the program  22 . In other words, the program  22  recognizes the elements, image, characters submitted as including the code  20  and/or as requiring processing of the code  16  using predetermined steps. For instance, the program  22  may automatically decipher the code  20  by applying rules and transmit the encoded information to an intended recipient (e.g., manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, etc.). The program  22  may automatically transmit the code  16  (undeciphered) to an intended recipient. Additionally or alternatively, the program  22  may automatically store the code  16  or encoded information, and a recipient may retrieve said code or information from the program  22 . 
     Once the code is submitted, the end user may be provided with a user experience  26 . A user experience may be related to the product  14 , including actions to promote the product  14  or other products and actions to solicit feedback concerning the product&#39;s features and/or performance. In certain embodiments, the user experience  26  may be unrelated to the product  14 . Nonlimiting examples of user experiences  26  include games, coupon retrieval, reward points retrieval, surveys, videos, training on product use, augmented reality content, virtual reality content, advertisements, sales information, retrieval of product samples, product promotions, information sharing links, news and/or entertainment content, educational content or any combination thereof. In one nonlimiting example, the user experience  26  comprises a transformation of a static image into a moving or otherwise animated image (e.g., a static drawing turns into an animated cartoon, a still photo of a person becomes a video of person moving or speaking). In further nonlimiting examples, the user experience  26  comprises virtual and/or augmented reality content. For instance, actual items or images viewable through a device&#39;s camera may be modified within the program to include virtual features, including but not limited to people or items not actually present, animated characters, and/or movement or repositioning of items. In certain embodiments, the user experience  26  may comprise interactive content which may trigger additional content, such as voice command recognition, sending and receiving content such as pictures. 
     In some embodiments, the user experience  26  may be determined by the code  20 . In other words, the program  22  may be programmed to respond to two different codes  20  with two differ user experiences  26  (e.g., one triggers a promotional coupon, one triggers a survey on product performance). The triggering of different experiences may correlate with any number of factors including but not limited to selected design elements  13 , letters and/or numbers, brand insignia  15 , colors, positioning of a design element, relative size of elements, the interaction of elements with background colors and/or patterns, and any combination thereof. As a nonlimiting example,  FIGS. 3 a -3 b    depict the same base design  12  with different positioning of a combination of design elements  13   h . The combination of design elements and/or their positioning may constitute the code  20 . A particular user experience  26  may be triggered the program&#39;s recognition of the relative position of two or more design elements. In the instant example, the code in  FIG. 3 a    could trigger a different user experience than the code in  FIG. 3 b   . As another nonlimiting example,  FIG. 3 a    and  FIG. 3 c    each have a collection of design elements  13   h ,  13   i  disposed in the same position on the substrate but the design elements are different. The differences in the design elements may trigger different user experiences. The program  22  may be instructed to respond to each potential code  20  according to interface rules. In certain embodiments, the interface rules may be modified dynamically. For instance, if a complaint is received about an article produced on Line X, on May 15, 2014, the program  22  can dynamically initiate a survey for all other users submitting codes  20  containing the same complete or partial manufacturing information. Dynamic adjustments can be made by providing program or device updates and/or by changing content delivered to the program. 
     In nonlimiting examples, digitally-interfacing codes  20  may also be camouflaged codes  18 . In other nonlimiting examples, a digitally-interfacing code  20  is not camouflaged. In further nonlimiting examples, a digitally-interfacing code is partially camouflaged. In still further nonlimiting examples, a camouflaged code  18  is not digitally-interfacing. 
     In certain embodiments, a substrate  10  having a code  16  is incorporated into a product  14 . Additionally or alternatively, a substrate  10  having a code  16  may form a portion of the package  1000  which comprises one or more products  14  as is shown in  FIG. 7  for example. In some embodiments, products  14  are enclosed in external packaging  1000  and internal secondary packaging  1002  (e.g., individual product wrappers, internal bags for a plurality of products). Codes may be provided on external packages  1000  and/or secondary internal packages  1002 . The codes on the outermost package  1000  may be the same or different as the codes on internal package  1002 . A code may be applied directly to a substrate that forms a surface of the package  1000  and/or the code may be applied to a substrate that may be joined to the package surface by any suitable means, including but not limited to adhesive bonds and/or mechanical bonds. Descriptions herein related to including a code on a package  1000  apply equally to including a code on secondary package  10002 . 
     Additionally or alternatively, a substrate having a code  16  is provided as an insert  28  in or on a package  1000  of products  14 . Exemplary inserts  28  are shown in  FIG. 9 . Nonlimiting examples of inserts include cards, stickers, labels and combinations thereof. Inserts may be provided with an adhesive backing such that they may be affixed to packaging or products. Alternatively, inserts may be affixed to packaging or products by another suitable means. In some embodiments, inserts are provided without attachment to any product or package. 
     Package and Package Arrays 
     In some embodiments, a package  1000  may comprise one or more products  14  as shown in  FIGS. 7-8 . ( FIG. 7  schematically depicts a package comprising a first and second product.  FIG. 8  schematically depicts the exemplary first and second products). In some embodiments, the package  1000  may comprise a first product  14   a , such as a first absorbent article, and a second product  14   b , such as a second absorbent article. The first product  14   a  may comprise a first code  16   a  and the second product may comprise a second code  16   b , which is different than the first code  16   a . The first code  16   a  and second code  16   b  may differ by any of the features described above with respect to creating a code. In some nonlimiting examples, the first code  16   a  and second code  16   b  may differ by the information contained in the code. For instance, the first code  16   a  and the second code  16   b  may indicate the first and second products  14   a ,  14   b  were completed at different times. Additional nonlimiting examples of difference in the codes  16   a ,  16   b  include differences in one or more design elements, the arrangement of design elements, the size and/or number of design elements, color and/or color changing capability, the code&#39;s respective ability to interface with a program  22 , and/or the type of program  22  with which the respective code can interface. In certain embodiments, the first and second product  14   a ,  14   b  comprise the same base design  12  but for the changes associated with the respective codes  16   a ,  16   b . Each code  16   a ,  16   b  may comprise a camouflaged code  18  and/or a digitally-interfacing code  20 . In further embodiments, the package  1000  may comprise a plurality of products  14 , wherein each product comprises a unique code  16 . In some embodiments, the package  1000  may comprise a secondary package  1002  such that the products have an outermost package and a secondary internal package. It is to be appreciated that either or both of the outer package  1000  and secondary internal package  1002  may comprise codes as detailed herein. Where both comprise codes, the codes may be the same or different. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the package  1000  may comprise one or more inserts  28 . In some embodiments, the package  1000  comprises an individually wrapped product and an insert in said wrapping. In further embodiments, the package  1000  comprises a plurality of products  14  as shown in  FIG. 7  for example. The insert  28  may comprise a code  16  which provides encoded information about one or more products  14  in the package. In further nonlimiting examples, the package  1000  comprises a first insert  28   a  having a first insert code  16   c , and a second insert  28   b  having a second insert code  16   d  as shown in  FIG. 9 . The first insert code  16   c  may comprise information relating to a first product  14   a  and the second insert code  16   d  may comprise information relating to a second product  14   b . The first and second insert codes  16   c ,  16   d  may differ by any of the code features described above. In some nonlimiting examples, the first and second insert codes  16   c ,  16   d  may differ by the information contained in the codes. For instance, the first insert code  16   c  and the second insert code  16   d  may indicate that the respective products were inspected by different product inspectors. Additional nonlimiting examples of difference in the codes  16   c ,  16   d  include differences in one or more design elements, the arrangement of design elements, the size and/or number of design elements, color and/or color changing capability, the code&#39;s respective ability to interface with a program  22 , and/or the type of program  22  with which the respective code can interface. In certain embodiments, the first and second inserts  28   a ,  28   b  comprise the same base design  12  but for the changes associated with the respective codes  16   c ,  16   d . Each code  16   c ,  16   d  may comprise a camouflaged code  18  and/or a digitally-interfacing code  20 . The package  1000  may further comprise one or more products  14  which comprise code(s). A code  16   a  on a product  14   a  may be the same or different from a code  16   c  on an insert  28   a . It is also contemplated that a package  1000  may comprise one or more inserts  28  comprising codes  16  and a plurality of products that are each void of codes  16 , or vice versa. 
     In another embodiment, an array  30  may comprise a first package  1000   a  and a second package  1000   b  as shown in  FIG. 10 . The first package  1000   a  may comprise a first product  14   a  having a first code  16   a , and the second package  1000   b  may comprise a second product  14   b  having a second code  16   b . For instance, the first package  1000   a  may comprise the exemplary first product  14   a  of  FIG. 8 , and the second package  1000   b  may comprise the exemplary second product  14   b  of  FIG. 8 . The first code  16   a  and second code  16   b  may differ by any of the code features described above. In some nonlimiting examples, the first code  16   a  and second code  16   b  may differ by the information contained in the code. For instance, the first code  16   a  and the second code  16   b  may indicate the first and second products  14   a ,  14   b  were produced at different locations. Additional nonlimiting examples of difference in the codes  16   a ,  16   b  include differences in one or more design elements, the arrangement of design elements, the size and/or number of design elements, color and/or color changing capability, the code&#39;s respective ability to interface with a program  22 , and/or the type of program  22  with which the respective code can interface. In certain embodiments, the first and second product  14   a ,  14   b  comprise the same base design  12  but for the changes associated with the respective codes  16   a ,  16   b . Each code  16   a ,  16   b  may comprise a camouflaged code  18  and/or a digitally-interfacing code  20 . In further embodiments, at least one of the packages  1000   a  in the array  30  may comprise a plurality of products  14 , wherein two or more products in said package  1000   a  comprise different codes. In other words, one of the packages may comprise a third product  14   c  which may comprise a code  16  that differs from the first and/or second code  16   a ,  16   b.    
     Additionally or alternatively, the array  30  may comprise a first package  1000   a  comprising a first package code  16   e  and a plurality of products  14 . The first package code  16   e  may comprise encoded information about one or more products  14   a  contained in the first package  1000   a . The array  30  may further comprise a second package  1000   b  comprising a second package code  16   f . The second package code  16   f  may comprise encoded information about one or more products  14   b  contained in the second package  1000   b . The package codes  16   e ,  16   f  can be provided directly or indirectly on one or more surfaces of the respective packages as shown in  FIG. 10 . The first and second package codes  16   e ,  16   f  may differ by any of the code features described above. In some nonlimiting examples, the first and second package codes  16   e ,  16   f  may differ by the information contained in the codes. For instance, the first package code  16   e  and the second package code  16   f  may indicate the products in the respective packages were made on different production lines. Additional nonlimiting examples of difference in the codes  16   e ,  16   f  include differences in one or more design elements, the arrangement of design elements, the size and/or number of design elements, color and/or color changing capability, the code&#39;s respective ability to interface with a program  22 , and/or the type of program  22  with which the respective code can interface. In certain embodiments, the first and second packages  1000   a ,  1000   b  comprise the same base design  12  but for the changes associated with the respective codes  16   e ,  16   f . Each code  16   e ,  16   f  may comprise a camouflaged code  18  and/or a digitally-interfacing code  20 . The first and/or the second package may comprise one or more products which comprise a code  16 . A code on a product may be the same or different from a code on the package. It is also contemplated that a package  1000  may comprise one or more package code  16   e  and a plurality of products that are each void of codes  16 , or vice versa. It is further contemplated that either package  1000   a ,  1000   b  may comprise secondary package(s)  1002 , which may be provided with codes in the same manner as described above. 
     In certain embodiments, an array  30  includes a plurality of packages  1000   a ,  1000   b , wherein each package comprises one or more inserts  28 . Exemplary inserts  28   a ,  28   b  are shown in  FIG. 9 . In some nonlimiting examples, a first package  1000   a  comprises a first insert  28   a  having a first insert code  16   c , and a second package  1000   b  comprises a second insert  28   b  having a second insert code  16   d . The first insert code  28   a  may provide information related to one or more products  14   a  in the first package  1000   a . The second insert code  28   b  may provide information related to one or more products  14   b  in the second package  1000   b . The first and second insert codes may differ any code feature including those described above. In certain embodiments, the first and second inserts  28   a ,  28   b  comprise the same base design  12  but for the changes associated with the respective codes  16   c ,  16   d . In further embodiments, at least one of the packages  1000   a  in the array  30  may comprise two or more inserts  28   a ,  28   c , each having different codes. In other words, one of the packages may comprise a third product  14   c  and a third insert  28   c  may provide encoded information relating to said third product  14   c . Each insert code  16  may comprise a camouflaged code  18  and/or a digitally-interfacing code  20 . The first and/or the second package may comprise one or more products which comprise a code  16 . A code on the products may be the same or different from a code on an insert. It is also contemplated that a package  1000  may comprise one or more insert codes  16   c  and a plurality of products that are void of codes  16 , or vice versa. 
     Codes  16  may be provided to the manufacturer and may be used to modify future production as described, for example, in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/474,554. It is to be appreciated that codes may be used by manufacturers, retailers, producers, raw material suppliers and the like in the manner described herein. 
     Codes  16  may be formed on the substrate  10  by any suitable means, including but not limited to printing, embossing, bonding and combinations thereof. In some configurations, a substrate  10  is provided with a base design  12  and a design element comprising a code  16  is added thereto. In certain configurations, a substrate is provided with a series of codes  16  and subsequently separated into component portions of a series of products or packages or inserts, wherein each code in the series is provided on a separate product or package or insert. It is also contemplated that multiple codes may be provided on one product, package or insert. 
     Codes may be printed on a substrate using various printing methods, such as flexographic printing, rotogravure printing, screen-printing, inkjet printing, and the like. Suitable inks for printing include water-based, solvent-based, and energy curable inks. In certain embodiments, the ink is printed using inkjet printing. In some embodiments, design elements are provided using digital inkjet printing, which can be changed dynamically and thereby provide serialization of codes without significant downtime. Various inkjet printing processes are more particularly described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,465,350; 3,465,351; and 9,211,356. 
     In one embodiment, printing may be carried out by using cold laser printing technique. The mechanism for this cold laser printing is to provide an amount of energy by laser which will restructure molecule orders in a printing area so that the printing area will show different color to human eyes because of different diffuse reflection. According to this embodiment cold laser printing may be used to print, for example, codes  16  as disclosed herein, bar codes, and/or QR codes on to various substrates including plastic labels, polybags, cartons, or even on to glass bottles. 
     One advantage is that cold laser printing is more cost effective that alternative printing techniques or stickers. Another advantage is that cold laser printing enables individual codes, e.g. individual digitally-interfacing codes, to be printed onto to each substrate, polybag etc., for purposes such as anti-fraud, promotion, membership bonus and product production path tracking. The desirability of individual codes for each product has been described in EP-A-2 843 600, published on Mar. 4, 2015, incorporated herein by reference. 
     Articles Comprising the Substrate 
     The substrate  10  comprising the code  16  may be incorporated into product  14 , such as an absorbent article  100 . The absorbent article  100  may be disposable.  FIG. 11  is a plan view of an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of an absorbent article  100  of the present invention in a flat, uncontracted state. The body-facing surface of the absorbent article  100  is facing the viewer. The absorbent article  100  includes two longitudinal edges  112 , a front waist edge  113  opposite a back waist edge  114 , and a longitudinal centerline  110  and a lateral centerline  120 . The absorbent article  100  comprises a chassis  122 . The absorbent article  100  and chassis  122  are shown to have a first waist region  116 , a second waist region  118  opposed to the first waist region  116 , and a crotch region  117  located between the first waist region  116  and the second waist region  118 . The waist regions  116  and  118  generally comprise those portions of the absorbent article  100  which, when worn, encircle the waist of the wearer. The crotch region  117  is the portion of the absorbent article  100  which, when the absorbent article  100  is worn, is generally positioned between the legs of the wearer. 
     The chassis  122  may comprise a liquid permeable topsheet  124 , a backsheet  126 , and an absorbent core  128  between the topsheet  124  and the backsheet  126 . The topsheet  124  may be joined to the core  128  and/or the backsheet  126 . The backsheet  126  may be joined to the core  128  and/or the topsheet  124 . It should be recognized that other structures, elements, or substrates may be positioned between the core  128  and the topsheet  124  and/or backsheet  126 , including but not limited to an acquisition-distribution system. In certain embodiments, the chassis  122  comprises the main structure of the absorbent article  100  with other features added to form the composite absorbent article structure. While the topsheet  124 , the backsheet  126 , and the absorbent core  128  may be assembled in a variety of well-known configurations, absorbent article configurations are described generally in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,860,003; 5,151,092; 5,221,274; 5,554,145; 5,569,234; 5,580,411; and 6,004,306. 
     The article  100  may comprise a component having the substrate  10  which comprises one or more codes  16 . The substrate  10  may be disposed in one of the first waist region, second waist region, and/or crotch region. The substrate  10  may comprise a nonwoven, film or a combination thereof. Nonlimiting examples of components comprising the substrate include the topsheet  124 , the backsheet  126 , ADS  130 , a leg cuff  172 , an ear  140 , a landing zone  146 , a waist feature  180  and a belt  220 . The codes  16  may be camouflaged codes  18  and/or digitally-interfacing codes  20 . 
     Topsheet 
     The topsheet  124  may be positioned at least in partial contact or close proximity to a wearer. Suitable topsheets  124  may be manufactured from a wide range of materials, such as porous foams; reticulated foams; apertured plastic films; or woven or nonwoven webs of natural fibers (e.g., wood or cotton fibers), synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester or polypropylene fibers), or a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. In certain embodiments, the topsheet  124  comprises a nonwoven  14 . In further embodiments, the topsheet  124  comprises a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. The topsheet  124  is generally supple, soft feeling, and non-irritating to a wearer&#39;s skin. Generally, at least a portion of the topsheet  124  is liquid pervious, permitting liquid to readily penetrate through the thickness of the topsheet  124 . One topsheet  124  useful herein is available from BBA Fiberweb, Brentwood, Tenn. as supplier code 055SLPV09U. The topsheet  124  may be apertured. 
     Any portion of the topsheet  124  may be coated with a lotion or skin care composition as is known in the art. Nonlimiting examples of suitable lotions include those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,607,760; 5,609,587; 5,635,191; and 5,643,588. The specific examples are not limiting, as any lotion or skin care composition known in the art may be utilized. The topsheet  124  may be fully or partially elasticized or may be foreshortened so as to provide a void space between the topsheet  124  and the core  128 . Exemplary structures including elasticized or foreshortened topsheets are described in more detail in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,892,536; 4,990,147; 5,037,416; and 5,269,775. 
     Absorbent Core 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the absorbent core  128  may comprise a wide variety of liquid-absorbent materials  127  commonly used in disposable diapers and other absorbent articles. Examples of suitable absorbent materials include comminuted wood pulp, which is generally referred to as air felt creped cellulose wadding; melt blown polymers, including co-form; chemically stiffened, modified or cross-linked cellulosic fibers; tissue, including tissue wraps and tissue laminates; absorbent foams; absorbent sponges; superabsorbent polymers; absorbent gelling materials; or any other known absorbent material or combinations of materials. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the absorbent core is substantially cellulose free and contains less than 10% by weight cellulosic fibers, less than 5% cellulosic fibers, less than 1% cellulosic fibers, no more than an immaterial amount of cellulosic fibers or no cellulosic fibers. It should be understood that an immaterial amount of cellulosic material does not materially affect at least one of the thinness, flexibility, and absorbency of the portion of the absorbent core that is substantially cellulose free. Among other benefits, it is believed that when at least a portion of the absorbent core is substantially cellulose free, this portion of the absorbent core is significantly thinner and more flexible than a similar absorbent core that includes more than 10% by weight of cellulosic fibers. The amount of absorbent material, such as absorbent particulate polymer material present in the absorbent core may vary, but in certain embodiments, is present in the absorbent core in an amount greater than about 80% by weight of the absorbent core, or greater than about 85% by weight of the absorbent core, or greater than about 90% by weight of the absorbent core, or greater than about 95% by weight of the core. The absorbent material  127  may be at least partially surrounded by a core wrap. 
     In some embodiments, the core may comprise one or more channels  129 , which are substantially free of absorbent material. In one nonlimiting example, one or more channels may extend longitudinally. 
     Nonlimiting exemplary absorbent structures for use as the absorbent core  128  are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,610,678; 5,260,345; 5,387,207; 5,397,316; 5,625,222, 8,979,815, 9,060,904, and 9,072,634; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/491,642. 
     Backsheet 
     The backsheet  126  is generally positioned such that it may be at least a portion of the garment-facing surface of the absorbent article  100 . Backsheet  126  may be designed to prevent the exudates absorbed by and contained within the absorbent article  20  from soiling articles that may contact the absorbent article  20 , such as bed sheets and undergarments. The backsheet  126  is impervious to liquids. Suitable backsheet  126  materials include films such as those manufactured by Tredegar Industries Inc. of Terre Haute, Ind. and sold under the trade names X15306, X10962, and X10964. Other suitable backsheet  126  materials may include breathable materials that permit vapors to escape from the absorbent article  100  while still preventing exudates from passing through the backsheet  126 . Exemplary breathable materials may include materials such as woven webs, nonwoven webs, polymeric films such as thermoplastic films of polyethylene or polypropylene, composite materials such as film-coated nonwoven webs, and microporous films such as manufactured by Mitsui Toatsu Co., of Japan under the designation ESPOIR NO and by EXXON Chemical Co., of Bay City, Tex., under the designation EXXAIRE. Suitable breathable composite materials comprising polymer blends are available from Clopay Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio under the name HYTREL blend P18-3097. Such breathable composite materials are described in greater detail in PCT Application No. WO 95/16746 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,823. Other breathable backsheets including nonwoven webs and apertured formed films are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,571,096. An exemplary, suitable backsheet is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,107,537. Other suitable materials and/or manufacturing techniques may be used to provide a suitable backsheet  126  including, but not limited to, surface treatments, particular film selections and processing, particular filament selections and processing, etc. In one nonlimiting example, the backsheet is a thermoplastic film having a thickness of from about 0.012 mm to about 0.051 mm. 
     Backsheet  126  may also consist of more than one layer. The backsheet  126  may comprise an outer cover and an inner layer. The outer cover may be made of a non-woven material. The inner layer may be made of a substantially liquid-impermeable film, such as a polymeric film. The outer cover and an inner layer may be joined together by adhesive or any other suitable material or method. A particularly suitable outer cover is available from Corovin GmbH, Peine, Germany as supplier code A18AH0, and a particularly suitable inner layer is available from RKW Gronau GmbH, Gronau, Germany as supplier code PGBR4WPR. 
     In some embodiments, the backsheet  126  comprises a base design  12  and one or more codes  16 , as shown for example in  FIGS. 2-3   c . The base design  12  may include graphics, instructional indicia and/or brand insignia. 
     While a variety of backsheet configurations are contemplated herein, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     Acquisition-Distribution System (ADS) 
     Turning to  FIG. 12 , the absorbent article may comprise an ADS  130 . One function of the ADS is to quickly acquire one or more of the fluids and distribute them to the absorbent core in an efficient manner. The ADS may comprise one, two or more layers, which may form a unitary layer or may remain as discrete layers which may be attached to each other. In certain embodiments, the ADS may be substantially free (e.g., 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 99% free of) or completely free of SAP. In nonlimiting examples, the ADS may comprise a distribution layer  132  and/or an acquisition layer  134 . In various embodiments, the acquisition layer  134  may acquire bodily exudates and the distribution layer  132  may distribute bodily exudates or both layers may distribute and/or acquire bodily exudates. An ADS disclosed herein may be positioned in an absorbent article: (1) intermediate a liquid pervious material or topsheet and an absorbent core; (2) intermediate an absorbent core and a liquid impervious material or backsheet; or may be otherwise located within the absorbent article. In an embodiment, more than one ADS may be provided in an absorbent article. 
     In a certain embodiment, the ADS may comprise chemically cross-linked cellulosic fibers. In nonlimiting examples, the distribution layer  132  may comprise at least 50%, or 60%, or 70%, or 80%, or 90%, or even up to 100%, by weight of the layer, of cross-linked cellulose fibers (including the cross-linking agents). The cross-linked cellulosic fibers may be crimped, twisted, or curled, or a combination thereof including crimped, twisted, and curled. Example chemically cross-linked cellulosic fibers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,137,537. In certain embodiments, the chemically cross-linked cellulosic fibers are cross-linked with between about 0.5 mole % and about 10.0 mole % of a C 2  to C 9  polycarboxylic cross-linking agent or between about 1.5 mole % and about 6.0 mole % of a C 2  to C 9  polycarboxylic cross-linking agent based on glucose unit. Citric acid is an example cross-linking agent. In other embodiments, polyacrylic acids may be used. Further, according to certain embodiments, the cross-linked cellulosic fibers have a water retention value of about 25 to about 60, or about 28 to about 50, or about 30 to about 45. A method for determining water retention value is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,137,537. Example chemically cross-linked cellulosic fibers suitable for a distribution layer are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,549,791, 5,137,537, WO 9534329, or U.S. Pat. App. Publ. No. 2007/118087, U.S. Pat. Publ. No. 2008/0312622 A1. 
     The distribution layer may typically have an average basis weight of from 30 to 400 g/m 2  or from 100 to 300 g/m 2 , specifically reciting all 1.0 g/m 2  increments within the above-specified ranges and any ranges formed therein or thereby. The density of the distribution layer may vary depending on the compression of the absorbent article, but may be between 0.03 to 0.15 g/cm 3  or 0.08 to 0.10 g/cm 3 , specifically reciting all 1.0 g/cm 3  increments within the above-specified ranges and any ranges formed therein or thereby, measured at 0.30 psi (2.07 kPa). 
     Additionally or alternatively, the ADS  130  may comprise an acquisition layer  134 . In an embodiment, the acquisition layer  134  may be disposed, for example, between the distribution layer  132  and the topsheet  124 . The acquisition layer  134  may comprise a nonwoven, such as an SMS or SMMS material, comprising a spunbond, a melt-blown and a further spunbond layer or alternatively a carded chemical-bonded nonwoven. In some embodiments, the acquisition layer  134  may comprise air or wet-laid cellulosic, cross-linked cellulosic, or synthetic fibers, or blends thereof. In certain embodiments, the acquisition layer  134  may comprise a roll-stock web of synthetic fibers (which may be processed to increase void space, such as by solid state formation), or a combination of synthetic and cellulosic fibers, bonded together to form a highloft material. Alternatively, the acquisition layer  134  may comprise absorbent open cell foam. The nonwoven material may be latex bonded. Example acquisition layers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,786,341. Carded, resin-bonded nonwovens may be used, in particular where the fibers used are solid round or round hollow PET staple fibers (50/50 or 40/60 mix of 6 denier and 9 denier fibers). The acquisition layer  134  may be stabilized by a latex binder, for example a styrene-butadiene latex binder (SB latex). 
     A further acquisition layer may be used in addition to a first acquisition layer described above. For example, a tissue, nonwoven, or other layer may be placed between the first acquisition layer and the distribution layer. The tissue may have enhanced capillarity distribution properties compared to the acquisition layer described above. The tissue, nonwoven, or other layer and the first acquisition layer may be of the same size or may be of a different size. For example, the tissue, nonwoven, or other layer may extend further in the rear of the absorbent article than the first acquisition layer. An example of hydrophilic tissue is a 13-15 gsm high wet strength made of cellulose fibers from supplier Havix. 
     In some embodiments, one or more layers of the ADS may comprises channels  136 . One or more of the channels  136  may be configured to work in concert with one or more channels  129  in the absorbent core  128 , as discussed above. Furthermore, channels  136  may also provide increased void space to hold and distribute urine, feces or other body exudates within the absorbent article, leading to reduced leakage and skin contact. 
     In some embodiments, the ADS  130  comprises a base design having one or more codes  16 . One or more design elements  13  may be provided in the form of printing which is visible through the topsheet. The base design  12  may include graphics, instructional indicia and/or brand insignia. In nonlimiting examples, the acquisition layer  134  may comprise one or more codes  16 . 
     Suitable ADS are described in WO 2000/59430, WO 95/10996, U.S. Pat. No. 5,700,254, WO 02/067809, and US Pat. Pub. No. 2015/065973 for example. 
     Ears/Fasteners: 
     The absorbent article  100  may include front ears and/or back ears  140  as shown in  FIG. 11 . The ears may be an integral part of the chassis, such as formed from the topsheet  124  and/or backsheet  126  as side panels. Alternatively, the ears may be separate elements attached by gluing, heat embossing, and/or pressure bonding. Each ear may be extensible or inextensible. The ears  140  may be formed from nonwoven webs, woven webs, knitted fabrics, polymeric and elastomeric films, apertured films, sponges, foams, scrims, and combinations and laminates thereof. In some embodiments, the ear may include elastomers (e.g., elastic strands, LYCRA® fibers), such that the ear is stretchable. In further embodiments, an ear  140  may comprise a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia as illustrated in  FIG. 11 . 
     The absorbent article  100  may also include a fastening system  142 . When fastened, the fastening system  142  interconnects the first waist region  116  and the rear waist region  118  resulting in a waist circumference that may encircle the wearer during wear of the absorbent article  10 . The fastening system  142  may comprise a fastener  144  such as tape tabs, hook and loop fastening components, interlocking fasteners such as tabs &amp; slots, buckles, buttons, snaps, and/or hermaphroditic fastening components, although any other known fastening means are generally acceptable. Some exemplary surface fastening systems are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,848,594; 4,662,875; 4,846,815; 4,894,060; 4,946,527; 5,151,092; and 5,221,274. An exemplary interlocking fastening system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,432,098. The fastening system  142  may also provide a means for holding the article in a disposal configuration as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,963,140. The fastening system  142  may also include primary and secondary fastening systems, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,699,622. The fastening system  142  may be constructed to reduce shifting of overlapped portions or to improve fit as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,242,436; 5,499,978; 5,507,736; and 5,591,152. In some embodiments, the fastening system  142  and/or the fastener  144  is foldable. In further embodiments, the fastening system may comprise a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. 
     Stretchable ears and/or fastening members may facilitate the attachment of the fastening members to a landing zone  146  and/or maintain the taped diapers in place around the wearer&#39;s waist. The landing zone  146  may be a portion of the backsheet  126 , or may be a separate substrate  10 , such as a nonwoven substrate  14 , joined to the backsheet. In some embodiments, the landing zone  146  comprises a base design  12  having one or more codes  16  as is depicted in  FIG. 2 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. 
     Extensible ears and/or fastening members may provide a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the absorbent article to the wearer and sustaining this fit throughout the time of wear well past when absorbent article has been loaded with fluids or other bodily exudates since the elasticized ears allow the sides of the absorbent article to expand and contract. Exemplary ears and/or fastening systems are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,863,666; 6,132,411; 7,870,652; 8,992,499; 8,690,852; 8,382,736. 
     Leg Gasketing System 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11 and 12 , the absorbent article  100  may comprise a leg gasketing system  170  attached to the chassis  122 , which may comprise one or more cuffs. The leg gasketing system may comprise a pair of barrier leg cuffs  172 . Each barrier leg cuff may be formed by a piece of material which is bonded to the absorbent article so it may extend upwards from a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article and provide improved containment of fluids and other body exudates approximately at the junction of the torso and legs of the wearer. The barrier leg cuffs are delimited by a proximal edge joined directly or indirectly to the topsheet  124  and/or the backsheet  126  and a free terminal edge  175 , which is intended to contact and form a seal with the wearer&#39;s skin. In some embodiments, the free terminal edge  175  comprises a folded edge. The barrier leg cuffs  172  extend at least partially between the front waist edge  113  and the rear waist edge  114  of the absorbent article on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis  110  and are at least present in the crotch region. The barrier leg cuffs may be joined at the proximal edge with the chassis of the article by a bond which may be made by gluing, fusion bonding, or a combination of other suitable bonding processes. 
     The barrier leg cuffs may be integral with the topsheet  124  or the backsheet  126  or may be a separate material joined to the article&#39;s chassis. Each barrier leg cuff  172  may comprise one, two or more elastic elements  174  close to the free terminal edge  175  to provide a better seal. Additionally or alternatively, one or both of the barrier cuffs  172  may comprise a nonwoven  14 . In some embodiments, a barrier leg cuff  172  comprises a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. 
     In addition to the barrier leg cuffs  172 , the article may comprise gasketing cuffs  176 , which are joined to the chassis of the absorbent article, in particular to the topsheet  124  and/or the backsheet  126  and are placed externally relative to the barrier leg cuffs  172 . The gasketing cuffs  176  may provide a better seal around the thighs of the wearer. A gasketing cuff may comprise a proximal edge and a free terminal edge  177 . The free terminal edge  177  may comprise a folded edge. Each gasketing cuff may comprise one or more elastic elements  174  in the chassis of the absorbent article between the topsheet  124  and backsheet  126  in the area of the leg openings. Additionally or alternatively, one or both of the gasketing cuffs  176  may comprise a nonwoven  14 . In some embodiments, a gasketing leg cuff  176  comprises a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. 
     All, or a portion of, the barrier leg cuffs and/or gasketing cuffs may be treated with a lotion or another skin care composition. In further embodiments, the leg gasketing system comprises barrier leg cuffs that are integral with gasketing cuffs. 
     Suitable leg gasketing systems which may be part of the absorbent article are disclosed in U.S. Pat. App. No. 62/134,622, Ser. No. 14/077,708; U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,939,957; 3,860,003; 7,435,243; 8,062,279. 
     Waist Feature 
     The absorbent article  100  may comprise at least one elastic waist feature  180  that helps to provide improved fit and containment, as shown in  FIG. 11 . The elastic waist feature  180  is generally intended to expand and contract to dynamically fit the wearer&#39;s waist. Elasticized waist features  180  include waistbands, waist cuffs having pockets formed from a portion of the waist feature  180  that is unattached from the chassis  122 , and waist panels designed to fit securely about the abdomen of the wearer. Nonlimiting examples of elasticized waist features are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 13/490,543; 14/533,472; and 62/134,622. Waist features  180  may be joined to the chassis  122  in the first waist region  116  and/or in the second waist region  118 . In some embodiments, a waist feature  180  comprises a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. In some embodiment, the waist feature  180  comprises a belt  220 , in particular a belt on an absorbent pant. 
     Adult or Baby Pant Absorbent Articles 
     In some embodiments, the article  100  may comprise an absorbent pant  200  as shown in  FIGS. 13 a -13 b   . The absorbent pant may comprise include a chassis  122 , a belt  220  to be positioned about the wearer&#39;s waist, and optionally a leg gasketing system  170 .  FIG. 13 b    depicts an exemplary precursor structure of the pant in  FIG. 13 a   , in an open configuration laid out flat and stretched out laterally against elastic-induced contraction. In the final assembly of the pant, the front belt portion  222  is joined to rear belt portion  223  at seams  224 , which may be permanent or refastenable. To form the pant  200 , the precursor structure may be folded at or about lateral centerline  120  with the topsheet  124  facing inward, and the longitudinal edges of the front  222  and rear  223  belt portions may be joined at seams  224 , forming a pant structure having leg openings, front waist edge and rear waist edge. In this way, the pant  200  may comprises a pre-formed, continuous waist opening and pre-formed, continuous leg openings for the wearer at the time of donning the pant  200 . 
     The front and rear belt portions  222 ,  223  may be the outermost structures forming the front and rear regions of a pant  200 . The pant may include an outer wrap  226  wrapping the entirety of the front, crotch and rear regions, and forming an outermost pant-shaped structure. In some embodiments, the outer cover of the backsheet forms the outer wrap. Additional layer(s) and elastic members  228  to form front and rear belt portions  222 ,  223  may be disposed to the inside of outer wrap  226 , and be suitably affixed thereto by adhesive lamination, bonding or any other suitable mechanism. An outer wrap  226  may be formed of one or more sections of nonwoven web and may be cut to a profile providing suitably tailored leg opening edge profiles as desired. 
     Waist features, such as belt portions, may further comprise one or more elastic members  228 . The elastic members  228  may be elastomeric fibers, such as LYCRA® fibers available from INVISTA of Wichita, Kans., in various decitex levels. The elastic members  228  may also comprise any heat shrinkable elastic material as is well known in the art. Other suitable elastics can be made various other materials including but not limited to: rubbers, styrene ethylbutylene styrene, styrene ethylene propylene styrene, styrene ethylene propylene styrene, styrene butadiene styrene, styrene isoprene styrene, polyolefin elastomers, elastomeric polyurethanes, and other elastomeric materials known in the art, and combinations thereof. In some nonlimiting examples, the elastic members may be extruded strand elastics with any number of strands (or filaments). In some embodiments, the elastic members can have a decitex ranging from 50 to 2000, or any integer value for any decitex value in this range. However, the skilled person may select the appropriate decitex based on the desired contraction and other principles discussed herein. In further embodiments, the elastic members may be in a form of film. Examples of films have been described in prior patent applications (see, for example, U.S. Pat. App. Pub. No. 2010/0040826). The film may be created with a variety of resins combined in at least one of several sublayers, the latter providing different benefits to the film. 
     In addition, elastic members  228  may take a multitude of configurations. For example, the width may be varied; a single strand or several parallel or non-parallel strands of elastic material may be used; or a variety of shapes may be used including rectilinear and curvilinear; or a variety of cross sectional shapes can be used (circular, rectangular, square, etc.). 
     Layers of a waist feature (e.g., belt portion) and/or chassis  122  may be joined together about elastic strands  228  by adhesive deposited between the layers, by thermal bonds, by compression bonds, or by a combination thereof. In other examples, the one or more elastic members may be strips or a section of film formed of elastomeric material. Where the elastic member is elongate, it may be desirable that the longer dimension be laterally oriented, or even substantially aligned with the lateral direction, as strands  228  are depicted in  FIG. 13 b    for example. 
     A belt portion or other form of waist feature may comprise at least 3 waist elastic members  228 , at least 5 elastic members  228 , at least 10 waist elastic members  228 , or at least 15 waist elastic members  228 , or from about 2 to about 35 waist elastic members, or from about 5 to about 25 waist elastic members, reciting for each range every 1 increment therein. 
     Side seams  224  may be permanent or refastenable. Permanent seams may be formed between the front belt portion and the rear belt portion by any bonding mechanism wherein the front and rear belt portions may not be forcibly separated without substantial damage to one or both of the front and rear belt portions, or without any included mechanism by which substantial reattachment or refastening may be effected. Bonding forming permanent seams may include compression bonding, thermal bonding/welds, ultrasonic bonding or adhesive bonding. Refastenable seams may be formed between the front belt portion and the rear belt portion by any mechanism configured to permit substantially non-destructive forcible separation of the front and rear belt portions, and subsequent substantial reattachment or refastening at the same locations. One example of such mechanism is a hook-and-loop fastening system, for example, a VELCRO fastening system. A suitably sized and shaped hooks component may be bonded to one of the front or rear belt portions along the longitudinal edges thereof, and a suitably sized and shaped loops component may be bonded to the other of the front or rear belt portions along the longitudinal edges thereof, in positions in which they may be brought together and engaged to form seams  224 . Examples are depicted in U.S. Pat. App. Ser. Nos. 61/787,416; 61/787,332; 61/666,065. 
     Exemplary belt and absorbent pant constructions are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 14/598,783 and 14/032,595. 
     In some embodiments, the belt  220  and/or outer cover  226  may comprise a base design  12  having one or more codes  16 . The base design may include graphics, instructional indicia, and/or brand insignia. 
     Package 
     The absorbent articles  100  of the present disclosure may be placed into packages. The packages may comprise polymeric films and/or other materials. Graphics and/or indicia relating to properties of the absorbent articles may be formed on, printed on, positioned on, and/or placed on outer portions of the packages. Each package may comprise a plurality of absorbent articles. The absorbent articles may be packed under compression so as to reduce the size of the packages, while still providing an adequate amount of absorbent articles per package. By packaging the absorbent articles under compression, caregivers can easily handle and store the packages, while also providing distribution savings to manufacturers owing to the size of the packages. 
     Accordingly, packages of the absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have an In-Bag Stack Height of less than about 110 mm, less than about 105 mm, less than about 100 mm, less than about 95 mm, less than about 90 mm, less than about 85 mm, less than about 80 mm, less than about 78 mm, less than about 76 mm, less than about 74 mm, less than about 72 mm, or less than about 70 mm, specifically reciting all 0.1 mm increments within the specified ranges and all ranges formed therein or thereby, according to the In-Bag Stack Height Test described herein. Alternatively, packages of the absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have an In-Bag Stack Height of from about 70 mm to about 110 mm, from about 70 mm to about 105 mm, from about 70 mm to about 100 mm, from about 70 mm to about 95 mm, from about 70 mm to about 90 mm, from about 70 mm to about 85 mm, from about 72 mm to about 80 mm, or from about 74 mm to about 78 mm, specifically reciting all 0.1 mm increments within the specified ranges and all ranges formed therein or thereby, according to the In-Back Stack Height Test described herein. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates an example package  1000  comprising a plurality of absorbent articles  1004 . The package  1000  defines an interior space  1002  in which the plurality of absorbent articles  1004  are situated. The plurality of absorbent articles  1004  are arranged in one or more stacks  1006 . 
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             A. A package comprising a plurality of absorbent articles having a first absorbent article, and a first base design having a first code wherein the first code comprises a camouflaged code and/or a digitally-interfacing code, and wherein the first code comprises encoded information relating to the first absorbent article. 
             B. A package according to paragraph A wherein the first base design is provided on a first item selected from the group consisting of the first absorbent article, a surface the package, a secondary package, and an insert. 
             C. A package according to paragraphs A or B wherein the first item comprises the first absorbent article, wherein the first absorbent article comprises a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, and wherein the first code is disposed on the backsheet, a leg cuff, an ear, the topsheet, an acquisition layer, or a fastening element. 
             D. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs wherein the first code comprises a camouflaged code. 
             E. A package according to paragraph D wherein the camouflaged code comprises a texture, wherein the texture corresponds to the encoded information. 
             F. A package according to paragraphs D or E wherein the camouflaged code comprises a scent which corresponds to encoded information. 
             G. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs wherein the base design comprises at least one design element which corresponds to encoded information. 
             H. A package according to paragraph G wherein the at least one design element comprises a color and/or dimension that corresponds to encoded information. 
             I. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs wherein the first base design comprises a graphic, instruction indicia, brand insignia or combinations thereof. 
             J. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs wherein the first code comprises a digitally-interfacing code, wherein the digital-interfacing code communicates with a consumer-accessible program, and wherein the consumer-accessible program initiates a user experience. 
             K. A package according to paragraph J wherein the user experience comprises a virtual reality and/or augmented reality experience. 
             L. A package according to paragraphs J or K wherein the consumer-accessible program is accessible through a computer. 
             M. A package according to any paragraphs J-L wherein the digital-interfacing code communicates the encoded information to the consumer-accessible program. 
             N. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs comprising a second base design having a second code wherein the first and second code differ by information contained in the code, one or more design elements, arrangement of design elements, number of design elements, interface capability and/or interface programs, wherein the second code comprises a camouflaged code and/or a digitally interfacing code, and wherein the second code comprises encoded information relating to a second absorbent article. 
             O. A package according to any of the preceding paragraphs wherein the second base design is disposed on a second item selected from the group consisting of the second absorbent article, the surface the package, the secondary package, and an insert, wherein the second item differs from the first item. 
             P. An array of packages comprising a package according to any of the preceding claims and a second package, wherein the second package comprises a third absorbent article, a third base design having a third code and wherein the third code of the second package relates to the third absorbent article;
           wherein the third code is provided on a third item selected from the group comprising the third absorbent article, a surface of the second package, a secondary package with the second package, and an insert within the second package;   and wherein the third code differs from the first code by information contained in the codes, one or more design elements, arrangement design elements, number of design elements, interface capability and/or interface programs.   
         
             Q. The package according to any of the preceding claims wherein two or more base designs are the same except for differences in their respective codes. 
           
         
       
    
     The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about 40 mm.” 
     Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced or related patent or application and any patent application or patent to which this application claims priority or benefit thereof, is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other reference or references, teaches, suggests or discloses any such invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern. 
     While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.