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Absorbent article having a liner which exhibits improved softness and dryness, and provides for rapid uptake of liquid
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-11
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Granted: 1993-03-09
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Expires: 2011-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A distinctive absorbent article includes a backsheet layer which has a width dimension and a length dimension, and which includes a front waistband section, a back waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting the front and back waistband sections. An absorbent body is superposed on the backsheet layer, and an intermediate transfer layer, which is liquid permeable, is disposed in facing relation with the absorbent body to generally sandwich the absorbent body between the backsheet and transfer layer. The transfer layer has an appointed bodyside, inner surface, and a bodyside liner layer is located on the inner surface of the transfer layer. The bodyside liner comprises a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.0-3.0 dpf. The bodyside liner is constructed to provide for a Penetration rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec and a Retention index of not more than about 0.8 gm.
Inventors
- 👤 Deborah L. Proxmire
- 👤 Wanda W. Jackson
- 👤 Nancy D. Kollin
- 👤 Tamara L. Mace
- 👤 Ann L. McCormack
- 👤 Daniel R. Schlinz
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CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/51; A61F13/511; A61F13/51121; A61F13/513; A61F13/49011; A61F13/491; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49413; A61F13/53; A61F13/534; A61F13/537; A61F13/15203; A61F2013/15284; A61F2013/49068; A61F2013/49076; A61F2013/49077; A61F2013/4948; A61F13/514; A61F13/51401; A61F2013/51409; A61F2013/51411; A61F2013/51441; A61F2013/51443; A61F2013/530007; A61F2013/530014; A61F2013/530029; A61F2013/530131; A61F2013/530226; A61F2013/530233; A61F2013/53024; A61F2013/530255; A61F2013/530299; A61F2013/530328; A61F2013/530343; A61F2013/53035; A61F2013/530437; A61F2013/530481; A61F2013/530569; A61F2013/530583; A61F2013/530591; A61F2013/530613; A61F2013/5307; A61F2013/530708; A61F2013/530737; A61F2013/530766; A61F2013/530802; A61F2013/53445; A61F13/53708; A61F2013/53721; A61F2013/53795; A61F13/539; A61F2013/53908; A61F2013/53916; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24595; Y10T428/24603
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 55
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An 1, article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, said body side liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.0-3.0, said bodyside liner constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec and a Retention index of not more than about 0.8 gm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An 1, article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, said body side liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.0-3.0, said bodyside liner constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec and a Retention index of not more than about 0.8 gm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article as recited in claim 1, wherein said bodyside liner has a dry thickness (measured at 0.1 psi) which is within the range of about 0.015-0.080 in.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 2, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polyester core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 2, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polypropylene core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An article as recited in claim 1, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven, bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers, said web has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 and a density (at 0.1 psi) within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc, and said fibers have a denier within the range of about 1-3.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article as recited in claim 5, wherein said nonwoven, bonded-carded-web is composed of fibers having fiber lengths within the range of about 1-2 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
An article as recited in claim 6, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a nonwoven bonded-carded-web which includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer; said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf; said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
An article as recited in claim 6, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polypropylene bicomponent fibers, said fibers having a denier within the range of about 1-3, said web having a basis weight within the range of about 5-40 gsm and a bulk density within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 1, wherein said bonded carded web is through-air bonded.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 1, wherein said bonded carded web is infrared bonded.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
203 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside line layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of biocomponent fibers having fiber deniers within the range of about 1.0 -3.0 dpf, said bodyside liner has a width dimension which is less than said width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner is constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec and a Flowback index of not more than about 2 gm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
203 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside line layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of biocomponent fibers having fiber deniers within the range of about 1.0 -3.0 dpf, said bodyside liner has a width dimension which is less than said width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner is constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec and a Flowback index of not more than about 2 gm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article as recited in claim 11, wherein said bodyside liner has a dry thickness (measured at 0.1 psi) which is within the range of about 0.015-0.080 in.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 12, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polyester core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 12, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polypropylene core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
An article as recited in claim 11, wherein said bodyside liner nonwoven, bonded-carded web composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers, said web has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 and a density (at 0.1 psi) within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
An article as recited in claim 11, wherein said nonwoven, bonded-carded web is composed of fibers having fiber lengths within the range of about 1-2 inches.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
91 words
An article as recited in claim 16, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a nonwoven bonded-carded-web which includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer; said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf; said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
56 words
An article as recited in claim 16, wherein said body side liner is a nonwoven bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polypropylene bicomponent fibers, said fibers having a denier within the range of about 1-3, said web having a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and a bulk density within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 11, wherein said bonded carded web is through-air bonded.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 11, wherein said bonded carded web is infrared bonded.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
221 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having fiber deniers within the range of about 1.0-3.0 dpf, said bodysided liner has a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner is constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec, a Flowback index of not more than about 2 gm, a Retention index of not more than about 0.8 gm, and a Desorption index of not less than about 70.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
221 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having fiber deniers within the range of about 1.0-3.0 dpf, said bodysided liner has a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner is constructed to provide for a Penetration Rate index of at least about 1.5 ml/sec, a Flowback index of not more than about 2 gm, a Retention index of not more than about 0.8 gm, and a Desorption index of not less than about 70.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bodyside liner has a dry thickness (measured at 0.1 psi) which is within the range of about 0.015-0.080 in.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 22, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polyester core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 22, wherein said biocomponent fibers have a polypropylene core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
45 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven, bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers, said web has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 and a density (at 0.1 psi) within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said nonwoven, bonded-carded-web is composed of fibers having fiber lengths within the range of about 1-2 inches.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
91 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a nonwoven bonded-carded-web which includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer; said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf; said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
56 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven bonded carded-web composed of polyethylene/polypropylene bicomponent fibers, said fibers having a denier within the range of about 1-3, said web having a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and a bulk density within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bonded carded web is through-air bonded.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 21, wherein said bonded carded web is infrared bonded.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
168 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight of about 0.8 osy and is composed of biocomponent fibers having a fiber denier of about 1.8 dpf.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
168 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, and said bodyside liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight of about 0.8 osy and is composed of biocomponent fibers having a fiber denier of about 1.8 dpf.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said bodyside liner has a dry thickness (measured at 0.1 psi) which is within the range of about 0.015-0.080 in.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 32, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polyester core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
23 words
An absorbent article as recited in claim 32, wherein said bicomponent fibers have a polypropylene core and a polyethylene sheath around said core.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven, bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polyester about 15-40 and a density (at 0.1 psi) within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said nonwoven, bonded-carded-web is composed of fibers having fiber lengths within the range of about 1-2 inches.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
91 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said bodyside liner comprises a nonwoven bonded-carded-web which includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer; said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf; said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said bonded carded web is through-air bonded.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article as recited in claim 31, wherein said bonded carded web is infrared bonded.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
54 words
An article as recited in claim 1, further comprising two containment flaps; wherein each flap has a fixed edge connected to said transfer layer and a moveable edge; said moveable edge includes an elastic member for gathering said moveable edge; and said bodyside liner is located between the fixed edges of said containment flaps.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article as recited in claim 40, wherein said containment flaps are composed of the same material as said bodyside liner.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
217 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner comprising a nonwoven bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer, said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf, and said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
217 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner comprising a nonwoven bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and includes a fibrous inner side layer and a fibrous outer side layer, said inner side layer having a basis weight within the range of about 10-14 gsm and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.3-2 dpf, and said bottom layer having a basis weight within the range of about 14-17 gsm, and composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 2.4-2.9 dpf.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
57 words
An article as recited in claim 42, wherein said bodyside liner is a nonwoven, bonded-carded-web composed of polyethylene/polyester bicomponent fibers, said web has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 and a density (at 0.1 psi) within the range of about 0.01-0.03 gm/cc, and said fibers have a denier within the range of about 1-3.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article as recited in claim 43, wherein said nonwoven, bonded-carded-web is composed of fibers having fiber lengths within the range of about 1-2 inches.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
50 words
An article as recited in claim 42, further comprising two containment flaps with each flap having a fixed edge and a moveable edge, said fixed edge connected to said transfer layer with said bodyside liner located therebetween, and said moveable edge including an elastic member for gathering said moveable edge.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article as recited in claim 45, wherein said containment flaps are composed of the same material as said bodyside liner.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
172 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.0-3.0.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
172 words
An absorbent article, comprising: a backsheet layer which has length and width dimensions and which includes a front waistband section, a rear waistband section, and an intermediate section interconnecting said front and rear waistband sections; an absorbent body which is superposed on said backsheet layer; a liquid permeable intermediate transfer layer which is disposed in facing relation with said absorbent body to generally sandwich said absorbent body between said backsheet and transfer layer, said transfer layer having an appointed inward surface and a width dimension which is substantially coextensive with said backsheet width over at least a portion of said backsheet intermediate section; and a liquid permeable bodyside liner layer located on said inward surface of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner having a width dimension which is less than the width of said transfer layer, said bodyside liner comprising a bonded carded web which has a basis weight within the range of about 15-40 gsm and is composed of bicomponent fibers having a fiber denier within the range of about 1.0-3.0.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
44 words
An article as recited in claim 47, further comprising two containment flaps with each flap having a fixed edge and a moveable edge, said fixed edge connected to said bodyside liner, and said moveable edge including an elastic member for gathering said moveable edge.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article as recited in claim 48, wherein said containment flaps are composed of the same material as said bodyside liner.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-03-08 | 1996-09-07 | 1997-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-03-08 | 2000-09-07 | 2001-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-03-08 | 2004-09-07 | 2005-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |