Patent ID: 9730843
Date: 2017-08-15
CPC Classifications: A61F,A61L

Claim:
1. An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises: a first absorbent layer comprising a first substrate and a layer of cross-linked cellulose fibers deposited on the first substrate; and a second absorbent layer comprising a second substrate, a layer of superabsorbent polymer particles deposited on the second substrate; wherein the first and second absorbent layers are combined together such that the layer of cross-linked cellulose fibers and the layer of absorbent material are disposed between the first and second substrates; and wherein the absorbent article further comprises an acquisition layer between the absorbent core and the topsheet, and wherein the first substrate is at least partially disposed between the acquisition layer and the layer of cross-linked cellulose fibers.