# US 9,750,650 B2 · Absorbent article > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,750,650 B2 - Document ID: US9750650B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/551,587 - Filed: 2014-11-24 - Published: 2015-03-19 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2005-08-26 - Assignees: Medline Industries, Inc. - Applicants: Medline Industries, Inc. - Inventors: Andrew J. Mills - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9750650B2 ## CPC - A61F 13/514: Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin {(A61F13/15211, A61F13/15252 take precedence)} - A61F 13/5633: {open type diaper} - A61F 13/5638: {adjustable open type diapers (adjustable otherwise than by the fasteners A61F13/493)} - A61F 13/84: Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads - A61F 13/51496: {having visual effects} - A61F 2013/5683: {Disposition or arrangement} - A61F 2013/8497: {having decorations or indicia means} - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract An absorbent article is disclosed. The article includes a first portion having at least two target strips located on opposite ends of the first portion, at least one visual sizing indicator positioned on the first portion of the article between the at least two target strips, the visual sizing indicator including indicia for indicating that the article is too large for a wearer, a middle portion contoured inwards such that an hourglass shape is formed, and a second portion having at least two fasteners located on opposite edges of the second portion. The absorbent article is formed of several layers including a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and a filler interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An absorbent article comprising: a moisture-impervious outer layer; an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer; a filler interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer; a rear portion having a first rear side with a first rear side edge and a second rear side with a second rear side edge, the rear portion comprising: a first fastener attached to the first rear side and extending beyond the first rear side edge, and a second fastener attached to the second rear side and extending beyond the second rear side edge; and a front portion comprising: a first front side having a first target strip on an outside surface of the first front side, the first target strip engaging the first fastener, a second front side having a second target strip on an outside surface of the second front side and spaced apart from the first target strip, the second target strip engaging the second fastener, and a front center portion comprising a sizing indicator positioned between the first target strip and the second target strip, wherein the sizing indicator is visually distinct from the first target strip and the second target strip and indicates to a user when the absorbent article is oversized for a wearer; wherein the first fastener overlaps with the sizing indicator and secures the article on the wearer when the absorbent article is oversized for the wearer. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first fastener overlaps with and attaches to the first target strip without overlapping the sizing indicator and the second fastener overlaps with and attaches to the second target strip without overlapping the sizing indicator when a correctly sized brief is positioned on the wearer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the sizing indicator comprises an indicia. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The absorbent article of claim 3, wherein the indicia conveys information regarding the size of the absorbent article. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first target strip comprises an indicia. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The absorbent article of claim 5, wherein the indicia conveys information regarding the size of the absorbent article. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first target strip comprises a fabric. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The absorbent article of claim 7, wherein the fabric comprises a non-woven material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first target strip comprises a graphic. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first target strip comprises text. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the second target strip comprises a fabric. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The absorbent article of claim 11, wherein the fabric comprises a non-woven material. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the second target strip comprises a graphic. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the second target strip comprises text. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the second target strip conveys information regarding the size of the absorbent article. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the first target strip and second target strip each comprise a first material, and the front center portion comprises a second material distinct from the first material.