Patent ID: 6414217
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article which defines a front waist section, a rear waist section, intermediate section which extends between and connects said waist sections, a pair of laterally opposed side edges, a pair of longitudinally opposed waist edges, a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, said absorbent article comprising:a) a substantially liquid-impermeable outer cover; b) a liquid permeable bodyside liner; c) an absorbent body located between said outer cover and said bodyside liner; and d) a pair of fasteners located on said laterally opposed side edges in one of said waist sections of said absorbent article; wherein said outer cover defines a lateral breathability gradient ratio-of at least about 1.25 when subjected to a Product Deformation Test set forth herein.