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Absorbent Article Featuring Leakage Warning



Patent #: 8,044,258

Inventor(s): Lloyd Carl Hietpas

Company: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide

Filed: 2006-01-28

Issued: 2011-11-01

Description:
An absorbent article for preventing leakage has been patented. The the article comprises: an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter; and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent to 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, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical current delivered to a wearer of the article.æ

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