Diaper structure with enhanced tactile softness attributes and providing relatively low humidity

US10064767B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• John Ferrer · Mason, US
• Sharon Ann Young · Mason, US
• Mike P. Purdon · Hebron, US
• Han Xu · Cincinnati, US
• Paul Thomas Weisman · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 2015
• Grant date: Sep 4, 2018
• Expiry date: Jul 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/8491
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A disposable diaper is provided. The diaper comprises a topsheet comprising a first nonwoven web. The topsheet has a basis weight greater than 25 gsm, according to the Basis Weight Test herein. The diaper comprises a backsheet comprising a second nonwoven web and a film. The film has a WVTR value of less than 6,500 g/m2, according to the WVTR Test herein. The diaper comprises an absorbent core comprising an absorbent particulate polymer material disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core is substantially cellulose free. The diaper has a relative humidity of less than 75%, according to the Humidity Test herein.