Disposable absorbent article having fecal management layer
US6440114B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/4958
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a disposable absorbent article having a liquid pervious topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, and a fecal management member positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The fecal management member includes a backing and a sheet of fibers. The sheet of fibers has anchor portions in the backing at spaced bonding locations and has arcuate portions of the sheet projecting from the backing between bonding locations.
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