Patent ID: 6632209
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet with an opening positioned so as to allow for passage of a bowel movement from an intended user through the topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; wherein said absorbent core comprises a longitudinally C-folded absorbent laminate, said absorbent laminate comprising an upper layer, a lower layer, and an absorbent layer positioned between the upper and lower layers; wherein said C-folded absorbent laminate is folded to include a central channel area, two side marginal areas, a front edge and a back edge and wherein said two side marginal areas are C-folded at least once, forming two side folded areas and a central channel area, said central channel providing free volume wherein said free volume provides for containment of bowel movements which have passed though the opening in said topsheet, and provides for containment of liquid temporarily until the liquid can be absorbed by the absorbent laminate.