Absorbent articles having a sensation aspect
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1. An absorbent article comprising;
- a backsheet;
a topsheet having a body-facing surface;
an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet;
a waist region; and
a temperature sensation aspect that produces a change in temperature when wet, the sensation aspect including a trapping layer, a first carrier layer, a second carrier layer, and a temperature sensation agent; and
wherein the trapping layer is disposed on the first carrier layer;
wherein the temperature sensation agent is disposed between the trapping layer and the first carrier layer;
wherein the first carrier layer includes a plurality of folds imparting a three-dimensional shape to the temperature sensation aspect to enhance contact of the temperature sensation aspect with skin of a wearer; and
wherein the first carrier layer is disposed on the second carrier layer to maintain the folds to the first carrier layer.
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Abstract
An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation aspect, which sensation aspect may be provided between the core and the topsheet. The sensation aspect may be, for example, a temperature sensation aspect. A visible indicator may be associated with the sensation aspect.
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1. An absorbent article comprising;
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a backsheet; a topsheet having a body-facing surface; an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet; a waist region; and a temperature sensation aspect that produces a change in temperature when wet, the sensation aspect including a trapping layer, a first carrier layer, a second carrier layer, and a temperature sensation agent; and wherein the trapping layer is disposed on the first carrier layer; wherein the temperature sensation agent is disposed between the trapping layer and the first carrier layer; wherein the first carrier layer includes a plurality of folds imparting a three-dimensional shape to the temperature sensation aspect to enhance contact of the temperature sensation aspect with skin of a wearer; and wherein the first carrier layer is disposed on the second carrier layer to maintain the folds to the first carrier layer. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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