US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 380
.~.~.~.~ Having discontinuous areas of compression

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604 /   HD   SURGERY

317  DF  MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) {5}
358  DF  .~ Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) {13}
378  DF  .~.~ Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) {3}
379  DF  .~.~.~ Compressed layer {1}
380.~.~.~.~ Having discontinuous areas of compression

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/380

Having discontinuous areas of compression:

(under subclass 379) Subject matter wherein the pressure applied to the surface of the layer has been applied either to only separate portions of the surface of the layer in a continuous manner or the pressure has been applied in an intermittent manner to the surface of the layer such that breaks or gaps are formed on its surface alternating between compressed and uncompressed portions.