Absorbent article having a window with a body-conforming acquisition element positioned therein
US5662633A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/53791
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin is provided. The sanitary napkin of the present invention has at least one component facing the body surface of the sanitary napkin having a window cut out therein. The sanitary napkin is provided with an acquisition/distribution component such as a tow of resilient fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels. The tow of resilient fibers is positioned so that it at least partially lies in the space defined by the window. The acquisition/distribution component has a compressed configuration and an uncompressed configuration. In its uncompressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component lies relatively flat behind the window. In its compressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component forms a hump on the body surface that protrudes from the window.
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