Patent ID: 6582411
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
An absorbent article for wearing in a supporting garment, said absorbent article comprising:a liquid pervious side; a liquid impervious side opposite said liquid pervious side; and an absorbent component between said liquid pervious side and said liquid impervious side, wherein said liquid pervious side and said liquid impervious side are arranged to form a unitary structure wherein said liquid pervious side comprises a liquid pervious topsheet comprising a fibrous nonwoven web having a maximum caliper measured under a pressure of 0.005 psi of greater than or equal to &frac18; inch (3.2 mm), and a basis weight of less than or equal to 5 oz./yd2 (142 g/m); wherein said absorbent article is characterized in that it has a flexure resistance of less than or equal to 100 grams and is capable of substantially maintaining sustained contact with and covering at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, at least a portion of the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and at least a portion of the supporting garment.