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Layered absorbent structure with a heterogeneous layer region

  • US 20040033750A1
  • Filed: 06/06/2003
  • Published: 02/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/1998
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An absorbent article, comprising:

  • a backsheet layer;

    a substantially liquid permeable topsheet layer;

    an absorbent composite structure sandwiched between the backsheet and topsheet layers, the absorbent composite including an absorbent core having a first, superabsorbent containing, fibrous primary layer region and at least a second, superabsorbent containing, fibrous primary layer region;

    at least one of the first and second primary layer regions having a Liquid Wicking Value of at least 38%; and

    at least one of the first and second primary layer regions includes a plurality of sublayers;

    wherein at least one of the primary layer regions includes a superabsorbent material which exhibits a Tau value of not less than 0.8 min.

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