Appeal 2007-2825
Application 10/262,036
1 With reference to Fig. 1, the P&G catamenial device 10 comprises
2 (1) a body-contacting surface 12 with (2) a topsheet 14, (3) a liquid
3 impervious backsheet 16 joined to topsheet 14, and (4) an absorbent core 18,
4 and backsheet 16. Lotion composition 22 is shown in two stripes (cross-
5 hatched areas). Specification 4:23-32.
6 Topsheet 14 and lotion composition 22 are said to offer significant
7 advantages over known topsheets and lotions. Specification 4:33-34.
8 According to P&G, the lotion can transfer from the topsheet to the
9 skin and hair of the wearer, which is said to serve to make the skin and hair
10 hydrophobic as well. Specification 5:7-8.
11 We find no occasion to describe the details of the lotion composition,
12 because (1) the Examiner and P&G appear to agree that the lotion
13 composition is old and (2) on appeal P&G does not urge patentability based
14 on the composition of the lotion.
15 With respect to the "stripe," P&G reveals that the lotion composition
16 can be applied in a plurality of stripes. Specification 15:29-31.
17 In fact, P&G prefers that the lotion be applied in a plurality of stripes
18 parallel to the longitudinal axis (Fig. 1 L—L looks somewhat like a V in
19 Fig. 1 probably because the drawings are informal). Specification 16:19-20.
20 The use of stripes is said to allow both transfer of the lotion to a
21 broader area of the vulva and improved fluid handling of the absorbent
22 article. Specification 16:20-21.
23 The examples are written in the present tense and therefore we assume
24 they are prophetic. Specification 18:24 through 20:9.
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