US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 382
.~.~.~.~ Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer

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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}
381  DF  .~.~.~ Layer coated or treated to decrease absorbency {1}
382.~.~.~.~ Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/382

Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer:

(under subclass 381) Subject matter wherein the composition applied to the surface or the process or action applied to the surface has been applied such that only portions of the surface so effected will diminish in its ability to absorb body fluids and other portions will continue to readily absorb said body fluids.