Patent ID: 6245051
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article having a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, a first waistband portion, a second waistband portion and an intermediate portion interconnecting said first and second waistband portions, said article comprising:a backsheet layer;a liquid permeable topsheet layer;an absorbent structure sandwiched between said backsheet and topsheet layers, said absorbent structure including a retention portion having a first retention section and a longitudinally opposed, second retention section; anda liquid distribution, waist belt component having a belt first end region, a belt second end region and a belt medial region which interconnects said belt first and second end regions when said article is worn, said belt first end region joined to said article in liquid communication with said first retention section, and said distribution belt component having sufficient lateral length to extend along a wearer's waist area to position said belt second end region in liquid communication with said second retention section when said article is worn.