Reusable diapers

[0001] The disclosure relates generally to reusable diaper pants.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Claims in the background section of the invention provide only basic information regarding the disclosure and do not necessarily present the state of the art.

[0003] Absorbent articles such as reusable diapers, training pants or incontinence inserts generally have an absorbent core designed for single use only. After saturation of a part of the absorbent core with body secretions, such as urine, the entire absorbent article is usually liquidated. Often parts of disposable diaper pants or training pants can be re-used. Nevertheless, due to the unit structure, they are liquidated with saturated absorbent cores. In addition to the additional cost and waste associated with the liquidation of such products, often the collection and storage of many such disposable, absorbent articles is uncomfortable.

[0004] US 5 217 447 discloses a diaper pants assembly comprising a reusable top layer with opposite side edges at two opposite ends, an inner and outer surface and an absorbent padding adapted to be positioned on the inner surface surface of a top layer. A separate, disposable, non-absorbent inner liner is adapted to cover the inner surface of the lining.

SUMMARY [0005] According to various aspects, reusable diaper pants as defined in claim 1 are provided.

[0006] In an embodiment, generally reusable diaper pants for both sexes include a waist portion, at least one fluid absorbing insert for use in absorbing fluid, and at least one fluid resistant region located adjacent the waist portion between the waist portion and the at least one absorbent pad. a fluid for preventing the fluid from moving from at least one fluid absorbing insert to the waist portion. The at least one fluid absorbing insert is adjustable relative to the waist portion by folding at least a portion of at least one fluid absorbing insert at a desired location within the reusable diaper pants to accommodate reusable male and / or female diaper pants.

[0007] In another embodiment, generally reusable diapers comprise at least one inner layer, at least one outer layer, a front waist portion and a back waist portion. The at least one inner layer comprises at least one liquid-proof front region positioned adjacent the anterior waist portion to prevent moisture from moving through at least one inner layer beyond the at least one liquid-resistant front region. The at least one inner layer includes at least one liquid-resistant back region located adjacent the back waist portion to counteract moisture migration through the at least one inner layer beyond at least one liquid-resistant back region.

[0008] Additional aspects and features of the disclosure will be apparent from the detailed description hereinafter. Furthermore, any one or more aspects of the disclosure may be used alone or in combination with any one or more other aspects of the disclosure. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the disclosure, are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

DRAWINGS [0009] The drawings described are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure in any way.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a reusable diaper pants for both sexes with an adjustable fluid absorbing insert for use for absorbing fluids within reusable diaper pants;

Fig. 2 shows an outer view of the reusable diaper pants shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the reusable diaper pants of Fig. 1 shown as fixed, in a generally closed position;

Fig. 4 is a view similar to that of Fig. 1 with a fluid absorbing insert shown at least partially folded over each other in a position for creating conditions for use by a male wearer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0010] The following description is exemplary only and is not intended to limit the disclosure, use, or methods of use. It should be understood that in the drawings, the corresponding reference signs have been used to refer to similar or corresponding parts and properties.

[0011] With reference to the figures, Figs. 1-5 show an embodiment of adjustable reusable diaper pants 2 for both sexes covering one or more aspects of the disclosure. As will be described, exemplary reusable diaper pants 2 may be modified as necessary for adaptation to male and / or female wearers. More particularly, the fluid absorbing insert 4 of the reusable diaper pants 2 can be adjusted as needed for adaptation to the wearer and / or female wearer. As will also be described, reusable diaper pants 2 can also be adjusted (e.g., by a regulation system 46, etc.) to fit male and / or female wearers of different sizes, and / or they can include liquid-proof areas 6, 8 arranged to assist counteract undesired movement of moisture by reusable diapers 2 (e.g., by front and rear waist portions 12, 14, etc.) With reference to Figs. 1-3, generally reusable pants 2 include a front the waist portion 12, the rear waist portion 14 and the crotch portion 16 generally disposed between the front and back waist portion 12, 14. The contours of the front and back waist portion 12, 14 together with the crotch portion 16 define together the leg openings 18, 20 in general within step 16 for holding the wearer's legs. In the illustrated embodiment, the leg openings 18, 20 include a flexible element 22 located adjacent the perimeter of the leg openings 18, 20,

[0013] The back waist portion 14 of reusable pants diaper 2 includes corner areas 26, 28 that can be detachably attached to the first waist portion 12 for fastening reusable diaper pants 2 in a desired position (e.g., a generally closed position that is shown in FIG. 3, etc.). More particularly, the flaps 30, 32 of the respective corner areas 26, 28 can be detachably fastened (e.g., by suitable Velcro fasteners, etc.) to the longitudinal waist 34 of the front waist portion 12 for attaching the nappy pants 2 in the desired position (e.g. position, etc.). The elastic member 22 is positioned along the rear waist portion 14 to assist in providing a tight fit to the reusable diaper pants 2 around the wearer's waist.

The flaps 30, 32 of the corner areas 26, 28 of the reusable diaper pants may also be detachably attached to each other, e.g. to close the diaper pants 2 for storage, etc. For example, one of the flaps 30, 32 may have a front surface with fasteners on hooks that are detachably fastened to respective Velcro fasteners on the rear surface of the second flap 30, 32. The flaps 30, 32 can also be detachably attached to the inner fasteners for the washing time 36, 38 of the rear waist portion 14 (e.g. , etc.). This may, for example, assist in preventing or at least reducing hooking with tabs 30, 32 when the reusable diaper pants 2 are washed or washed.

[0015] The corner areas 26, 28 and / or the flaps 30, 32 of the reusable diaper pants 2 may also be elastically stretchable. This allows at least some possibility of adjusting the functional waist size of the diaper pants defined by the front and back waist portion 12, 14 when the rear waist portion 14 is detachably attached to the front waist portion 12 (e.g., flaps 30, 32, etc.) in generally closed position. For example, the corner areas 26,28 may be made of about 95% polyester and about 5% lycra to allow stretching. The corner areas 26,28 can, however, be made of other suitable materials within the scope of the disclosure and may or may not be elastically stretchable.

The elastic or stretchable corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32 and / or the elastic element 22) with the ability to stretch enable the functional waist size of the pant diaper to match the actual waist size of the wearer. For example, the functional waist size of the diaper pants may be selectively adapted to the wearer by extending the corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32 and / or rubber) and then detachably attaching the tabs 30, 32 to the elongated strap 34 in the desired fastening positions along the length of the longitudinal strap 34. In an exemplary manner, the functional waist size of the pant diapers may be selectively adjusted, e.g. to provide a relatively tight fit around the waist of the wearer (e.g., an infant, a child, an adult, etc.

[0017] Although the tabs 30, 32, the longitudinal strap 34 and the laundry fasteners 36, 38 of reusable pants diaper 2 are disclosed as including suitable Velcro fasteners, other suitable fasteners may be used to connect the respective parts of the reusable diaper pants 2 within the scope of the disclosure. . For example, the tabs, elongated strips and / or fasteners for washing time may include one or more different Velcro fastening systems (e.g., two or more offset, separate panels along the second waist portion, instead of a single longitudinal strip, etc.), glues, latches, buttons, buckles, various Velcro fastenings, magnets, combinations thereof, etc. within the scope of the disclosure.

[0018] Still with reference to Figures 1-3, the reusable diaper pants 2 shown generally include the inner layer 42 (Figures 1 and 3) and the outer layer 44 (Figures 2 and 3) generally connected to the inner layer 42 (e.g. combined, sewn, welded, etc.). The inner layer 42 and the outer layer 44 can be generally seen to define at least a portion of the front and back waist portions 12, 14 and at least a portion of the crotch portion 16 of the reusable diaper pants 2. The inner layer 42 can be adapted to absorb, absorb, etc., etc. to move it away, e.g. from a wearer, and it can be made, for example, of organic cotton, any suitable absorbent material, etc.

In particular with reference to Figure 1, the inner layer 42 comprises two liquid-resistant areas 6, 8, which, for example, help counteract the absorption, migration, etc. of moisture through the inner layer 42 beyond the liquid-resistant areas 6, 8. The liquid-resistant front region 6 is positioned adjacent to the front waist portion 12 and the rear liquid-resistant region 8 is positioned adjacent the back waist portion 12, 14. The liquid-resistant front and rear regions 6, 8 generally include a strip of material that can be folded over. connect (e.g., join, stitch, weld, etc.), e.g. with inner layer 42 and / or outer layer 44. Each liquid-resistant area 6, 8 extends generally through the width of inner layer 42 of reusable diaper pants to counteract absorption, moving, etc.the moisture substantially along the width of the inner layer 42. Thus, the liquid-resistant front region 6 can be seen to define at least a portion of the front waist portion 12, and the rear liquid-resistant region 8 can be seen to define at least a portion of the back portion 14. appreciate the fact that for areas resistant to liquid 6, 8 a wide range of suitable materials, coatings, etc. can be used, including, for example, polyester materials, durable waterproof coatings, layered fabrics, coated fabrics, etc.that for areas resistant to liquids 6, 8 a wide range of suitable materials, coatings etc. can be used, including, for example, polyester materials, durable waterproof coatings, layered fabrics, coated fabrics, etc.that for areas resistant to liquids 6, 8 a wide range of suitable materials, coatings etc. can be used, including, for example, polyester materials, durable waterproof coatings, layered fabrics, coated fabrics, etc.

[0020] As stated above, the two liquid-resistant areas 6, 8 of the reusable diaper pants 2 can help counteract the absorption, movement, etc. of moisture through the diaper pants 2 outside the liquid-resistant areas 6,

8. In the embodiment shown, for example the front and rear liquid-resistant areas 6, 8 are generally placed adjacent to the respective front and rear waist portions 12, 14, generally between the waist portions 12, 14 and the liquid absorbent pad 4. This position may assist in counteracting the absorption, transfer, etc. of fluid from the fluid absorbing pad 4, the inner layer 42, etc., through the front and / or rear waist portions 12 and / or 14 and to the shirt, blanket, bedding, etc., which may be in contact with the a corresponding front and / or back waist portion 12 and / or 14 (e.g., with an inner portion of the front and / or rear waist portions 12 and / or 14, etc.). In other embodiments, reusable diaper pants may include inner layers with liquid-resistant areas otherwise shaped from those disclosed; on areas resistant to liquid, placed, placed, etc., other than those disclosed; o liquid-resistant areas with one or more separate parts; having more or less two liquid-resistant areas; etc. For example, in one embodiment, one or more liquid-proof areas may be disposed adjacent one or more of the front waist portions, rear waist portions, leg areas, etc. reusable diaper pants. having more or less two liquid-resistant areas; etc. For example, in one embodiment, one or more liquid-proof areas may be disposed adjacent one or more of the front waist portions, rear waist portions, leg areas, etc. reusable diaper pants. having more or less two liquid-resistant areas; etc. For example, in one embodiment, one or more liquid-proof areas may be disposed adjacent one or more of the front waist portions, rear waist portions, leg areas, etc. reusable diaper pants.

[0021] With particular reference to Figures 2 and 3, the adjustment system 46 is positioned along the outer layer 44 of reusable diapers in the vicinity of the front waist portion 12 to allow adjustment or adjustment of the functional increase and / or length of the reusable stepping diaper pants. For example, the adjusting system 46 may allow adjustment of the reusable diaper pants 2 so that the reusable diaper pants 2 can be modified to fit wearers of different sizes. This property (e.g., in combination with elastically flexible or stretchable corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32), elastic element 22, etc.) can also help to create a universal size pant diaper 2. This feature may also help to create an even better and / or tighter fit to the wearer's nappy pants (e.g., in combination with elastically resilient or expandable corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32), elastic element 22, etc.). For example, the adjusting system 46 may assist in reducing the extent to which the crotch portion 16 hangs down from the wearer, and the corner area 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32) and / or the flexible member 22 may help in retaining the multiple diaper pants. use 2 around the waist of the wearer and / or legs. Within the scope of the disclosure, the regulatory systems may be positioned other than disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the rear waist portions, adjacent to the crotch portions, etc.). in combination with elastically flexible or stretchable corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32), elastic element 22, etc.). For example, the adjusting system 46 may assist in reducing the extent to which the crotch portion 16 hangs down from the wearer, and the corner area 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32) and / or the flexible member 22 may help in retaining the multiple diaper pants. use 2 around the waist of the wearer and / or legs. Within the scope of the disclosure, the regulatory systems may be positioned other than disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the rear waist portions, adjacent to the crotch portions, etc.). in combination with elastically flexible or stretchable corner areas 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32), elastic element 22, etc.). For example, the adjusting system 46 may assist in reducing the extent to which the crotch portion 16 hangs down from the wearer, and the corner area 26, 28 (and / or flaps 30, 32) and / or the flexible member 22 may help in retaining the multiple diaper pants. use 2 around the waist of the wearer and / or legs. Within the scope of the disclosure, the regulatory systems may be positioned other than disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the rear waist portions, adjacent to the crotch portions, etc.). 32) and / or the elastic element 22 may help to securely hold the reusable diaper pants 2 around the wearer's waist and / or legs. Within the scope of the disclosure, the regulatory systems may be positioned other than disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the rear waist portions, adjacent to the crotch portions, etc.). 32) and / or the elastic element 22 may help to securely hold the reusable diaper pants 2 around the wearer's waist and / or legs. Within the scope of the disclosure, the regulatory systems may be positioned other than disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the rear waist portions, adjacent to the crotch portions, etc.).

[0022] The shown adjustment system 46 comprises a matrix of three into three latches 48, 50, 52, horizontally placed and arranged in three rows and vertically arranged and positioned in three columns. The first row includes three spaced male latches 48; the second or middle row includes three spaced female latches 50; and the third row includes three spaced female latches 52. The male latches 48 can be snapped into second order female latches 50 or third order female latches 52. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, the first-order male latches 48 may be snapped into corresponding second female latches 50 to reduce functional lift and / or step length of the diaper pants.

The illustrated latch matrix 48, 50, 52 thus provides three configurations of different sizes for reusable diaper pants. The functional lifting and / or crotch length of the reusable diaper pants 2 can be changed by selectively connecting the male latches 48 with second-order female latches 50, with female latches 52 of the third row or simply by not selecting any of these possibilities. Thus, the exemplary three to three arrangement can eliminate or at least partially reduce the fold in the central front portion of the diaper pants 2, which typically occurs with only two latch columns due to the material being folded between the two latches. The three-to-three latch system can help adjust the diaper pants 2 so

[0024] The latches 48, 50, 52 of the adjustment system 46 shown can be made of plastic. The latches 48, 50, 52 can also be formed of other materials, e.g. lightweight and durable materials that can withstand multiple wash cycles. In other embodiments, the reusable diaper pants may include more or less than nine latches and / or latches positioned differently from that shown. Further, reusable diaper pants may include latches in other arrangements than disclosed, e.g., two rows of male latches snap together with only one row of female latches or rows having both male and female latches.

[0025] Although the control system 46 shown comprises a latch die 48, 50, 52, other exemplary control systems may be used within the scope of the disclosure. For example, regulatory systems may include adhesives, buttons, buckles, various Velcro fasteners, magnets, elastic straps, adjustable straps, combinations thereof, etc.

[0026] With reference to Figures 1, 4 and 5, an adjustable liquid-absorbent insert 4 of reusable diaper pants will now be described 2. A fluid absorbing insert 4 is disposed within reusable diaper pants 2 for absorbing liquid within reusable diaper pants 2, on example of liquids expelled for reusable pants 2 by the wearer, etc. In the embodiment shown, the fluid absorbing insert 4 is connected to the inner layer 42 of reusable diaper pants so that the inner layer 42 is disposed generally between the outer layer 44 and the fluid absorbing insert.

4. In this position, the fluid absorbing pad 4 can absorb liquids within the reusable diaper pants 2 (e.g., the fluid expelled by the wearer), and the inner liner 42 can absorb liquids within reusable diaper pants 2 that, for example, move outside in addition to the fluid absorbing insert 4, they percolate through the fluid absorbing insert 4, etc. [0027] As best shown in Figure 1, the liquid absorbent pad 4 shown comprises two separate (and at least partially spaced apart) material layers 56, 58. The two layers 56, 58 are sewn to the inner layer 42 of reusable diapers in two places: in a first location adjacent to the front waist portion 12 and a second location adjacent to the rear waist portion 14. The free ends of each of the layers 56, The two layers 56, 58 can then be stitched together in a third location adjacent to the rear waist portion 14. This can help to hold the two layers 56, 58 in a given position and / or determining the size and placing of the two layers 56, 58 as desired. In other embodiments, the reusable diaper pants may include liquid absorbent pads with more or less than two material layers. In addition, in the scope of the disclosure, the liquid absorbent pad layers can be connected differently and / or can be combined with reusable diaper pants differently (e.g., with inner layers of reusable diaper pants at locations other than those disclosed (e.g., in the vicinity of the crotch portion)).

[0028] The layers 56, 58 of the liquid absorbent pad 4 shown are formed of organic cotton. Within the scope of the disclosure, the liquid absorbing insert layers 56, 58 may however contain in part or in whole one or more microfibers, hemp, hydrocolloids, other suitable, absorbent materials, combinations thereof, etc. Non-organic materials may also be used.

[0029] As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, layers 56, 58 of the fluid absorbing pad 4 are mutually adjustable relative to the inner layer 42 of reusable diaper pants, e.g. for accommodating reusable diaper pants 2 by a female wearer (e.g. Fig. 4, etc.) or male wearer (e.g., Fig. 5, etc.). Thus, the fluid absorbent pad layers 56, 58 are also seen to be adjustable relative to the front waist portion 12 and back waist portion 14 of reusable diaper pants, in positions generally between the front waist portion 12 and the rear waist portion 14. Such adjustment capability can enable placing layers 56, 58 of the fluid absorbing insert 4 as needed to ensure that the fluids,

[0030] To modify the fluid absorbing pad 4, layers 56, 58 are folded, collated, stacked, etc. on top of each other to provide a padded, layered, incremental, etc. area in the desired position (e.g., in a desired position for adaptation to the wearer) female or male, etc.). This superimposed area can provide additional liquid absorption capacity (e.g., additional absorbent material, layers, etc.) in a desired position within the reusable diaper pants 2, thereby assisting the prevention of undesirable leakage. As shown in Fig. 4, for example the layers of the fluid absorbing pad 56, 58 can be folded together adjacent to the crotch portion 16 of the reusable diaper pants for adaptation to the female wearer. Here, the layers of the fluid absorbing pad are applied in a typical middle position for the absorption of fluids expelled by the female wearer. And as shown, for example, in Fig. 5, the layers of the fluid absorbing pad 56, 58 can be folded together in the vicinity of the front waist portion of 12 reusable diaper pants for adaptation to a wearer. Thus, the layers of the fluid absorbing insert 56, 58 are applied in a typical frontal position for absorbing fluids expelled by the wearer. 58 may be folded in the vicinity of the front waist portion of 12 reusable diaper pants for adaptation to the male wearer. Thus, the layers of the fluid absorbing insert 56, 58 are applied in a typical frontal position for absorbing fluids expelled by the wearer. 58 may be folded in the vicinity of the front waist portion of 12 reusable diaper pants for adaptation to the male wearer. Thus, the layers of the fluid absorbing insert 56, 58 are applied in a typical frontal position for absorbing fluids expelled by the wearer.

[0031] It should be understood that reusable diaper pants 2 may be used by male or female wearers with different, different, etc.

body sizes, waist dimensions, etc. First, the adjustment system can be adapted to suit the size of the wearer's body. The reusable diaper pants can then be worn by the wearer with a fluid absorbing insert 4 (as well as part of the inner layer 42) placed next to the wearer's skin. The fluid absorbing insert 4 may be folded, assembled, etc. in the desired position for adaptation to the wearer or male wearer. The first and second corner areas 26, 28 (e.g., flaps 30, 32) of the rear waist portion 14 can then be attached to the longitudinal belt 3 of the front waist portion 12 to fasten the reusable diaper pants 2 to the wearer. In this position, the fluid absorbing insert 4 and / or inner layer 42 can absorb moisture from the wearer (e.g., body exudate, urine, sweat, e.t.c.). When the fluid absorbing pad 4 becomes saturated, the reusable diaper pants 2 can be removed from the wearer and washed or washed. After satisfactory washing and drying of the reusable diapers 2 (and the absorbent pad 4), the reusable diaper pants 2 can be re-used.

[0032] In other embodiments, reusable diaper pants may include fluid-absorbent pads detachably connected to reusable diaper pants. For example, snaps, adhesives, buttons, buckles, various Velcro fasteners, magnets, elastic straps, adjustable straps, combinations thereof, etc. can be used to connect fluid absorbing inserts to reusable diaper pants. After saturation, soiling of fluid absorbing pads, etc., they can be washed and / or washed with reusable diapers or separately. In the case of separate washing, after washing and drying the fluid-absorbent and re-usable inserts, the liquid-absorbent pads can be re-inserted into reusable diapers and re-combined with them for future use.

[0033] In another embodiment, generally reusable diapers for both sexes include a first waist portion (e.g., a front waist portion, etc.) and at least one fluid absorbing insert for use in fluid absorption. At least one fluid absorbing insert is adjustable relative to the first waist portion by folding at least a portion of at least one fluid absorbing insert into a desired position within the reusable diaper pants for adapting reusable diaper pants to male and / or female gender.

[0034] Reusable diaper pants for both sexes of the embodiment also generally include a second waist portion (e.g., back waist portion, etc.), a crotch portion generally disposed between the first waist portion and the second waist portion and the at least one liquid resistant area positioned therein. in the vicinity of the second waist portion between the second waist portion and the at least one fluid absorbing insert to prevent the fluid from moving from at least one fluid absorbing insert to the other waist portion.

[0035] In yet another embodiment, multi-use diaper pants for both sexes generally include the front waist portion and the back waist portion. The liquid-resistant front region is positioned adjacent to the front waist portion to counteract the passage of moisture through the inner layer of the diaper pants beyond the liquid-proof front area. The liquid-resistant rear area is positioned adjacent the back waist portion to counteract the migration of moisture through the inner layer beyond the liquid-resistant rear region.

[0036] Within the scope of the disclosure, multiple use diapers for both sexes of the embodiment may include at least one or more of the disclosed features. For example, reusable diaper pants for both sexes of the embodiment may include a fluid absorbing insert for use in absorbing fluids. The fluid absorbing insert can be adjusted relative to the front waist portion and / or the back waist portion by folding at least a portion of the fluid absorbing insert into a desired position within the reusable diaper pants to accommodate reusable diaper pants for male and / or female use. . The fluid absorbing insert may be at least partially formed of organic material.

[0037] Reusable diaper pants for both sexes of the embodiment may also include a regulation system adjacent the front waist portion to allow adjustment of the reusable diaper pants to match the wearers of different sizes. The adjusting system may, for example, comprise a matrix of three by three latches along the outer layer of reusable diaper pants. The latch die may include at least a first row of three extended latches spaced apart vertically and aligned with the corresponding latches in at least two of the other rows of the die.

[0038] Reusable diaper pants for both sexes of the embodiment may also include at least one resiliently stretchable corner area for use for attaching reusable diaper pants for both sexes in a desired position.

[0039] The specified terminology is used only for reference purposes and thus is not intended as limiting. For example, terms such as "top", "bottom", "above" and "below" refer to the directions in the drawings to which reference is made. Concepts such as "front", "rear", "rear", "underside", "side", "inner", "outer", etc. describe the orientation of the part of the element in the range of a coherent but arbitrary reference frame that is clearly determined by reference to the text and related drawings describing the element in question. Terminology may include the words specifically given above, their derivatives and words of similar meaning. Similarly, the terms "first", "second" and other similar numerical concepts referring to structures do not mean sequence or order,

[0040] When presenting elements, features and embodiments, the articles "ten", "ta", "to" and "said" mean the occurrence of one or more of such elements or features. The terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are non-exclusive and mean that there may be additional elements or properties other than those specifically mentioned. Furthermore, it should be understood that the method steps, processes and operations described are not constructed as necessarily requiring execution in a particular order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as order or execution. It should be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.