Absorbent article having a reduced viability of candida albicans
US6287286A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/15284
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet; and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and the topsheet which defines multiple zones of high air permeability. The absorbent article may also include a ventilation layer between the absorbent body and the backsheet and a surge management layer between the absorbent body and the topsheet. The article exhibits improved air exchange within the article during use. As a result, the article exhibits substantially reduced levels of hydration of the wearer's skin when in use which renders the skin less susceptible to the viability of microorganisms.
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