Patent ID: 9132046
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A disposable absorbent product extending along a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal dimension of the absorbent product, and along a transverse axis defining a width dimension of the absorbent product, the absorbent product comprising: a first longitudinal end defining a front waist portion of the absorbent product adapted to face the front waist of a wearer of the absorbent product when the absorbent product is worn by the wearer; a second longitudinal end, opposite said first longitudinal end, and defining a back waist portion of the absorbent product adapted to face the back waist of the wearer of the absorbent product when the absorbent product is worn by the wearer; a backsheet extending between said first and second longitudinal ends; a topsheet overlaying said backsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between said backsheet and said topsheet for absorbing and retaining fluid secreted by the wearer of the absorbent product, said absorbent core including a pair of arm portions, a pair of leg portions longitudinally opposed from said pair of arm portions, and a terminal portion located centrally in the width dimension between said pair of arm portions and extending longitudinally to a greater extent than all other portions of said absorbent core, said terminal portion having a distally located first arcuate edge that is concave as viewed from a central portion of said absorbent core, said absorbent core further including a second arcuate edge located centrally in the width dimension between said pair of leg portions, and each of said leg portions being an elongate structure extending along a respective axis defining an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the absorbent product, wherein: