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  Calibrated fastener systemUSPTO Application #: 20060137079Title: Calibrated fastener system Abstract: Disposable garments having a first pair of positioning indicia and second pair of positioning indicia. The first pair of indicia located symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline, the second pair of indicia located substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline. The first pair of indicia located closer to the longitudinal centerline than the second pair of indicia. The first pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction. The second pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction and the longitudinal length of the first pair of indicia is less than the longitudinal length of the second pair of indicia. (end of abstract) Agent: Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah, WI, US Inventors: Kellie M. Goodrich, Rhonda K. Joch, David L. Zenker USPTO Applicaton #: 20060137079 - Class: 002400000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Skirts, Underwear The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060137079. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] In general, personal care articles should comfortably fit the body of a wearer. Personal care articles may have fastening tabs located at the rear of the personal care article that extend outwardly and secure to a front portion of the article. For the personal care article to be effective, the fastening tabs should be properly placed on the front portion of the personal care article. Additionally, personal care articles may have second fastening tabs located at the front of the personal care article that extend outwardly and secure to a rear portion of the article. For the personal care article to be effective, these fastening tabs should be properly placed on the rear portion of the personal care article. [0002] To achieve the optimal combination of comfortable fit, absorbency and leakage protection, the caregiver is encouraged to don the personal care article on the wearer so that the front and rear waist regions are substantially aligned with each other. For some diaper structures, the optimal properties may be achieved by perfect alignment of the front and rear waist regions. For many diaper structures, the optimal properties are achieved by aligning the waistband regions so that the front waist edge is slightly below the back waist edge relative to a standing wearer. For the caregiver, it has often been difficult to place the diaper structure under the baby or other wearer and fasten it to achieve optimal alignment, without multiple attempts. Often, the caregiver fastens the diaper structure on the wearer and then discovers that the waistband regions are not optimally aligned. The caregiver must then unfasten the diaper structure, reposition it, and fasten it again until optimal alignment is achieved. [0003] Similarly, the caregiver is encouraged to don the diaper structure on the wearer so that the center of the back waistband and the center of the front waistband align with the center of the wearer's back and stomach. The encouraged side-to-side alignment keeps the leg elastics equally tight on the wearer's legs, thus preventing irritation on one side and leakage on the other side. More particularly, if the diaper is cocked to one side or the other side, the size of the leg holes is disproportionate. The leg elastics then apply unequal tension, resulting in one side that is tight and the other side that is loose. [0004] Therefore, it is important to ensure that the fasteners are secured on the personal care article properly in an easy and intuitive way. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present inventors undertook intensive research and development efforts concerning disposable garment including indicia. While conducting their research, the present inventors discovered unique disposable garments including indicia which insure that fasteners are secured on the disposable garment properly in an easy and intuitive way. A first version of the present invention involves a disposable garment having a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region which extends between and connects the first waist region and the second waist region. The garment also includes a longitudinal centerline extending from the first waist region to the second waist region. The disposable garment includes a bodyfacing surface; a garment facing surface; and a fastening system. The fastening system includes at least two fasteners located in the first waist region configured to engage at least a portion of the garment facing surface in the second waist region. The garment facing surface includes a first pair of positioning indicia and second pair of positioning indicia in the second waist region. Further, the first pair of indicia is located symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline, the second pair of indicia is located substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline. The first pair of indicia is located closer to the longitudinal centerline than the second pair of indicia. The first pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction. The second pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction and the longitudinal length of the first pair of indicia is less than the longitudinal length of the second pair of indicia. [0006] Another version of the present invention relates to a disposable garment having a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region which extends between and connects the first waist region and the second waist region. The garment includes a longitudinal centerline extending from the first waist region to the second waist region. The disposable garment includes a bodyfacing surface; a garment facing surface; and a fastening system. The fastening system includes at least two fasteners located in the first waist region configured to engage at least a portion of the garment facing surface in the second waist region. The garment facing surface includes a first pair of positioning indicia, a second pair of positioning indicia and a third pair of positioning indicia in the second waist region. Further, the first pair of indicia is located symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline. The second pair of indicia is located substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline, and the third pair of positioning indicia is located substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline. The first pair of indicia is located closer to the longitudinal centerline than the second pair of indicia. The first pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction. The second pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction and the longitudinal length of the first pair of indicia is less than the longitudinal length of the second pair of indicia. The third pair of indicia has a length in a longitudinal direction and the longitudinal length of the second indicia is less than the longitudinal length of the third indicia. [0007] A third version of the present invention relates to an array of disposable garments including a first size and a second size. The second size is larger than the first size. The first size includes positioning indicia. The second size includes position indicia. Further, the first size positioning indicia and the second size positioning indicia are calibrated. [0008] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention claimed. The accompanying drawings, that are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification, are included to illustrate and provide a further understanding of the articles of the invention. Together with the description, the drawings serve to explain various aspects of the invention. DRAWINGS [0009] The foregoing and other features and aspects of the present invention and the manner of attaining them will become more apparent, and the invention itself will be better understood by reference to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings, where: [0010] FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of the bodyfacing surface of a representative disposable absorbent article; [0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of the garment facing surface of a representative disposable absorbent article; [0012] FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the bodyfacing surface of a representative disposable absorbent article; [0013] FIG. 4 illustrates a version of an ear suitable for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article; [0014] FIGS. 5A-5E illustrate versions of indicia suitable for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article; and [0015] FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate versions of indicia suitable for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article. DESCRIPTION [0016] The disclosure of the present invention will be expressed in terms of its various components, elements, constructions, configurations, arrangements and other features that may also be individually or collectively be referenced by the term, "aspect(s)" of the invention, or other similar terms. It is contemplated that the various forms of the disclosed invention may incorporate one or more of its various features and aspects, and that such features and aspects may be employed in any desired, operative combination thereof. [0017] It should also be noted that, when employed in the present disclosure, the terms "comprises", "comprising" and other derivatives from the root term "comprise" are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of any stated features, elements, integers, steps, or components, and are not intended to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof. [0018] As used herein, the term "prefastened" refers to a condition wherein the absorbent article has a fastening feature, which is engaged or fastened prior to use by the wearer. For example, the fastening feature of the absorbent article may be engaged or fastened during the manufacturing process. [0019] The present invention is directed to disposable garments having a calibrated improved fastening system. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a garment having a unique combination of features that provide previously unrecognized and unexpected benefits. This detailed description of the present invention will include a description of a representative disposable garment including the various components of such garments. The description of the representative disposable garment will also include a description of many features encompassed by the present invention. Representative Disposable Garment Continue reading... 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