Absorbent article having channels for receiving the edges of an undergarment
First Claim
1. An absorbent article comprising:
- a) an absorbent having first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
b) means for retaining said absorbent in the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, each of said first and second channels having a depth into a thickness of said absorbent.
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Abstract
An absorbent article is disclosed for absorbing body fluids discharged from a human body. The absorbent article includes an absorbent having first and second longitudinally-extending sides, first and second distally spaced ends and a garment-facing surface. The absorbent article includes a structure which interacts with an adjacent undergarment for retaining the absorbent in the crotch region of a human body. The structure includes at least two grooves or channels formed in the garment-facing surface of the absorbent which are sized and configured to receive the side edges of an undergarment. When the undergarment is pulled up around the torso of the user, the side edges of the undergarment will nest in the grooves or channels and hold the absorbent article securely in place, thereby decreasing the likelihood of leakage.
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17 Claims
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1. An absorbent article comprising:
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a) an absorbent having first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
b) means for retaining said absorbent in the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, each of said first and second channels having a depth into a thickness of said absorbent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An absorbent article comprising:
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a) a cover;
b) an absorbent positioned below said cover having first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
c) means for retaining said cover against the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, and each of said first and second channels having a depth into a thickness of said absorbent. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An absorbent article comprising:
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a) a cover;
b) an absorbent positioned below said cover having a longitudinally extending central axis, first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
c) means for retaining said cover against the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, each of said first and second channels being located on opposite sides of said longitudinal axis, and having a depth into a thickness of the absorbent. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. An absorbent article comprising:
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a cover;
an absorbent positioned below said cover having first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
means for retaining said cover and absorbent against the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, and each of said first and second channels spaced inward at least about 0.25 inches from said respective first and second longitudinally-extending sides.
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16. An absorbent article comprising:
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a cover;
an absorbent positioned below said cover having first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
means for retaining said cover and absorbent against a crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, and each of said first and second channels spaced inward at least about 0.5 inches from said respective first and second longitudinally-extending sides.
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17. An absorbent article comprising:
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a cover;
an absorbent positioned below said cover having a longitudinally extending central axis, first and second longitudinally-extending sides and first and second distally spaced ends, said absorbent having a garment-facing surface; and
means for retaining said cover against the crotch region of a human body, said means including first and second channels formed in said garment-facing surface of said absorbent which are sized and configured to receive edges of an undergarment, each of said first and second channels being located on opposite sides of said longitudinal axis, and each of said first and second channels including an embossment formed into said absorbent.
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