Abstract: An absorbent article having a substantial volume capacity and retainable shape is disclosed which includes a cover sheet, an absorbent core, and a multi-layered moisture barrier laminate including a polymeric foam layer and at least one thermally bonded layer. Also, elastic members are attached to longitudinal sides of the article to form a cup-shaped article which has a cupping strength of about 30 grams to about 90 grams.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1993
Date of Patent:
February 4, 1997
Assignee:
Confab, Inc.
Inventors:
Lee W. Johnston, Timothy A. Smith, Carol A. Gephart, Mary E. Doucette, Louis P. Bove
Abstract: An absorbent article, e.g. or a diaper, is disclosed which comprises a composite structure of a "two-dimensional" or very flat, apertured film or nonwoven layer, in combination with a fluid transferring layer and a superabsorbent polymer-containing laminate, and an absorbent core below the laminate to achieve superior dryness. The superabsorbent polymer-containing laminate, which contains airlaid fibrous components and superabsorbent polymers, swells to at least three times its dry caliper upon fluid introduction in order to achieve movement of the coverstock away from the absorbent core which permits the coverstock to remain relatively dry and avoids rewetting.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 3, 1994
Date of Patent:
September 24, 1996
Assignee:
Confab, Inc.
Inventors:
Arrigo D. Jezzi, Charles F. Schroer, Jr., Caroline Gephart, Daniel D. Biesterveld