Absorbent article having a multi-layer absorbent structure

Details for Australian Patent Application No. 2003230351 (hide)

Owner Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventors Zenker, David L.; McDowal, Debra Jean; Schleinz, Alan F.; Beitz, Mark J.; Venturino, Michael B.; Melius, Shannon K.; Fell, David A.; Paveletzke, Julie A.

Agent Spruson & Ferguson

Pub. Number AU-B-2003230351

PCT Number PCT/US03/14464

PCT Pub. Number WO2003/099186

Priority 60/383,241 23.05.02 US; 10/379,210 03.03.03 US

Filing date 6 May 2003

Wipo publication date 12 December 2003

Acceptance publication date 8 November 2007

International Classifications

A61F 13/53 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads

A61F 5/44 (2006.01) Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge

A61F 13/15 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body

A61F 13/49 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads

A61F 13/534 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads

Event Publications

14 August 2003 Complete Application Filed

  Priority application(s): 60/383,241 23.05.02 US; 10/379,210 03.03.03 US

5 February 2004 Application Open to Public Inspection

  Published as AU-B-2003230351

8 November 2007 Application Accepted

  Published as AU-B-2003230351

22 November 2007 Corrigenda

  Applications Accepted - Name Index Under the name Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Application No. 2003230351, under INID (72) correct the co-inventor name to read McDowall, Debra Jean

6 March 2008 Standard Patent Sealed

1 December 2011 Application Lapsed, Refused Or Withdrawn, Patent Ceased or Expired

  This patent ceased under section 143(a), or Expired. Note that applications or patents shown as lapsed or ceased may be restored at a later date.

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