Absorbent articles, especially catamenials, having improved fluid directionality

Authors

Hugh A. Thompson
Gerald A. Young
Thomas W. Osborn III
Charles W. Chappell
Theresa L. Johnson
John L. Hammons
Bruce W. Lavash
James C. Horney
Lee M. Hines

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

1-17-1995

Patent Number

Patent Number 5382245

Abstract

The present invention provides absorbent articles, especially sanitary napkins, containing a fluid transport layer. In-use, the transport layer directs menses to a storage layer, thereby minimizing product failure and staining of undergarments. The transport layer can protrude into, or through, a topsheet to provide very aggressive transport of vaginal discharges. Preferably, the transport layer is a layer of fibers having external capillary channels.

Application Number

07/915,286

Assignees

The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)

Filing Date

07/23/1992

Primary/U.S. Class

604/367

Other/U.S. Class

604/368; 604/378; 604/385.04; 604/385.05