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Absorbent core having a dusting layer

  • US 4,888,231 A
  • Filed: 06/30/1987
  • Issued: 12/19/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An absorbent article comprising:

  • a topsheet;

    a liquid impervious backsheet associated with said topsheet; and

    a dual-layer absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet, said dual-layer absorbent core comprising;

    (i) a shaped core component that quickly collects and distributes discharged body liquids, and(ii) an insert core component that absorbs and retains discharged body fluids from said shaped core component, said shaped core component being positioned between said topsheet and said insert core component, said insert core component comprising;

    (a) a dusting layer consisting of hydrophilic fiber material, and(b) a primary layer consisting of a combination of hydrophilic fiber material and particular amounts of discrete particles of absorbent gelling material airlaid over said dusting layer,wherein said dusting layer is relatively thinner in thickness than said primary layer, and wherein said dusting layer is disposed adjacent said backsheet.

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