Patent ID: 6152906
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article which defines a front waist section, a rear waist section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear waist sections, said absorbent article comprising:a) a vapor permeable backsheet which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;b) a liquid permeable topsheet which is positioned in facing relation with said backsheet; andc) an absorbent body located between said backsheet and said topsheet which defines multiple zones of high air permeability for improved air exchange wherein said zones of high air permeability define a Frazier Porosity which is at least about 10 percent greater than a Frazier Porosity of portions of said absorbent body adjacent to said zones of high air permeability.