Patent ID: 6713661
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article for acquiring and containing fluid, the absorbent article comprising:a topsheet; a backsheet joined to said topsheet; and an absorbent core for acquiring and storing fluid deposited on the absorbent article, said absorbent core being positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent core comprising: a) an acquisition region for acquiring fluid, said acquisition region comprising an acquisition material having acquisition material having i) a medium desorption presure (MDP) value of at least about 5 cm but less than about 18 cm; and ii) an initial acquisition rate of at least about 5 ml/sec measured in a Curved Acquisition Test; and b) a distribution region for distributing fluid away from the area of initial deposit, said distribution region being in fluid communication with said acquisition region, said distribution region comprising a distribution material having i) a capillary absorption pressure of at least about 24 cm; ii) a vertical wicking rate to a height of 5 cm in no more than about 15 minutes; and iii) a vertical wicking absorbent capacity of at least about 5 g/g at a height of about 20 cm.