Absorbent article having liquid handling member which collapses under high pressures
US6786894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31F1/225
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to absorbent articles for retaining body fluids such as urine, menses, or fecal material. In particular, the absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid handling member that collapses at a pressure between 2756 Pascal (0.4 psi) and 3447 (0.5 psi) in order to reduce the likelihood of causing skin marking.
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