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Absorbent article with sensation member

US8057450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2007
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article having a waist region and a crotch region. The article including a backsheet, an absorbent core, and a sensation member. The absorbent core is disposed between the backsheet and the sensation member. The sensation member forms a portion of a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article. The sensation member has a wicking factor of greater than about 20 mm at about one minute, an absorptive capacity of greater than about 0.01 g/cm2, and a capillary pressure of greater than about 50 mm of water.

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