Multi-layer absorbent article
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1. An absorbent article for absorption of bodily fluids comprising:
- (a) a layer of non-absorbent material defining a tunnel-shaped cavity loop and a central portion enclosed by the loop;
(b) an absorbent material retained within said tunnel-shaped loop;
(c) a plurality of apertures extending through said non-absorbent material, through which fluid can flow to contact said absorbent material; and
(d) a wettable overwrap material overlying said layer of non-absorbent material, constructed to transport fluid over the surface of said non-absorbent material away from the site at which fluid contacts said overwrap material.
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Abstract
An absorbent article for absorption of bodily fluids is provided, including a layer of non-absorbent material defining a tunnel shaped loop and a central portion enclosed by the loop, and an absorbent material retained within the tunnel-shaped loop. The non-absorbent material includes a plurality of apertures through which fluid can flow to reach the absorbent material, and an overwrap material overlies the non-absorbent material to transport fluid over the surface of the non-absorbent material. Preferably the absorbent article is a tampon and the loop is ring shaped.
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20 Claims
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1. An absorbent article for absorption of bodily fluids comprising:
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(a) a layer of non-absorbent material defining a tunnel-shaped cavity loop and a central portion enclosed by the loop; (b) an absorbent material retained within said tunnel-shaped loop; (c) a plurality of apertures extending through said non-absorbent material, through which fluid can flow to contact said absorbent material; and (d) a wettable overwrap material overlying said layer of non-absorbent material, constructed to transport fluid over the surface of said non-absorbent material away from the site at which fluid contacts said overwrap material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A menstrual tampon system comprising:
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(a) a tampon comprising; a layer of resilient material defining a tunnel shaped loop and a central portion enclosed by said loop; an absorbent material retained within said tunnel-shaped loop; a plurality of apertures extending through said resilient material through which fluid can flow to reach said absorbent material; and an overwrap material overlying said resilient material to transport fluid over the surface of said sheet material; and (b) an applicator for inserting said tampon into a body cavity, comprising; a holder tube constructed to hold said tampon prior to insertion, and a plunger tube, telescopically retained by said holder tube and constructed to, when inserted further into said holder tube, expel said tampon from said holder tube into said body cavity. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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