Diaper accessories and related methods
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsLeigh E. Wood, Michael J. McNamara, Lori-Ann S. Prioleau
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Abstract
Diaper assemblies, along with related articles and methods, are provided. The diaper assembly includes a diaper comprising an inner surface and a blocking member coupled to a portion of the inner surface. The blocking member has a resilient pad coextends along a portion of the inner surface and further includes an attachment layer bonded to the resilient pad and may be repositionably attached at other locations along the inner surface. Advantageously, the blocking member can provide a releasable and repositionable seal that conveniently enhances the functionality of commercially available diapers.
Claims15
A diaper assembly comprising:
- a diaper comprising an inner surface and a rear edge;
- and
- a blocking member coupled to a portion of the inner surface, the blocking member being elongated and aligned approximately parallel to the rear edge and comprising:
- a resilient pad coextensive with the portion of the inner surface;
- and
- an attachment layer bonded to the resilient pad and capable of being repositionably attached to the inner surface at a plurality of locations.
A method of reducing leakage from a diaper, comprising the steps of:
- providing an elongated blocking member having a resilient pad and an attachment layer bonded to the resilient pad, the attachment layer being attachable to an inner surface of the diaper wherein the elongated blocking member is aligned approximately parallel to a rear edge of the diaper;
- coupling the attachment layer to a portion of the inner surface to provide a diaper assembly, wherein the blocking member is coextensive with the portion of the inner surface;
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- fastening the diaper assembly to a wearer whereby the blocking member conforms to contours of the wearer's back and prevents any discharged bodily waste from leaking out of the diaper.
A packaged assembly comprising:
- a container;
- and
- a plurality of blocking members received in the container, each blocking member comprising a resilient pad and an attachment layer bonded to the resilient pad, the attachment layer having a configuration allowing releasable attachment to an inner surface of a diaper.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.