Owner Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventors Kaylor, Rosann Marie Matthews; McDevitt, Jason Patrick; Everhart, Dennis Stein; Lindsay, Jeffrey Dean

Agent Spruson & Ferguson

Pub. Number AU-B-2002337786

PCT Number PCT/US02/31133

PCT Pub. Number WO2003/056954

Priority 10/027,265 21.12.01 US

Filing date 27 September 2002

Wipo publication date 24 July 2003

Acceptance publication date 2 October 2008

G01N 31/22 (2006.01) Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups - using chemical indicators

A41D 13/08 (2006.01) Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. garments affording protection against blows or punches, surgeons' gowns

A41D 19/00 (2006.01) Gloves

A61B 19/04 (2006.01) Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors

G01N 1/04 (2006.01) Sampling - in the solid state, e.g. by cutting

G01N 1/10 (2006.01) Sampling - in the liquid or fluent state

G01N 33/52 (2006.01) Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups -

G01N 33/84 (2006.01) Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups - involving inorganic compounds or pH

A61B 10/00 (2006.01) Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis

A61F 13/00 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads