Title
Absorbent article having a window with a body-conforming acquisition element positioned therein
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
9-2-1997
Patent Number
Patent Number 5662633
Abstract
An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin is provided. The sanitary napkin of the present invention has at least one component facing the body surface of the sanitary napkin having a window cut out therein. The sanitary napkin is provided with an acquisition/distribution component such as a tow of resilient fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels. The tow of resilient fibers is positioned so that it at least partially lies in the space defined by the window. The acquisition/distribution component has a compressed configuration and an uncompressed configuration. In its uncompressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component lies relatively flat behind the window. In its compressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component forms a hump on the body surface that protrudes from the window.
Application Number
08/444,079
Assignees
The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Filing Date
05/17/1995
Primary/U.S. Class
604/378