Absorbent article having an insert providing for improved fluid distribution
First Claim
1. An absorbent article which defines a front section, a rear section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear sections, each section having at least one area or parts thereof, said absorbent article comprising:
- a topsheet having a body-facing surface;
a backsheet;
an absorbent positioned between topsheet and the backsheet; and
a resilient material positioned above the absorbent material, wherein the resilient material creates at least one contour.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an absorbent article for absorbing fluids and exudates, such as urine. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent garments which are configured to absorb body exudates while also helping to reduce the relative humidity in the environment of the article, to reduce skin-exudate contact and to reduced undesired skin hydration.
The present invention relates to an absorbent article having a front waist section, a rear waist section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear waist sections. One embodiment of the absorbent article generally includes: a topsheet having a body-facing surface; a backsheet; an absorbent; and a resilient material positioned between topsheet and the backsheet. The resilient material creates at least one contour which promotes movement of fluid away from one region of the article to another region of the article. The contour of the resilient material desirably creates a hill-like structure.
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1. An absorbent article which defines a front section, a rear section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear sections, each section having at least one area or parts thereof, said absorbent article comprising:
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a topsheet having a body-facing surface;
a backsheet;
an absorbent positioned between topsheet and the backsheet; and
a resilient material positioned above the absorbent material, wherein the resilient material creates at least one contour. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A composite which defines a front waist section, a rear waist section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear waist sections, each section having one or more regions, said absorbent article comprising:
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a) a vapor permeable backsheet which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;
b) a liquid permeable topsheet;
c) an absorbent body located between said backsheet and said topsheet; and
d) at least one undulation of resilient material located between said backsheet and said topsheet. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A diaper having a front waist section, a rear waist section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear waist sections, each section having one or more regions, said diaper comprising:
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a) a vapor permeable outercover which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;
b) a liquid permeable liner;
c) an absorbent body located between said outercover and said liner;
d) a surge layer;
e) a vapor barrier between the absorbent body and the liner; and
f) a resilient material, said material being positioned in the intermediate section of the diaper. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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