Patent ID: 6198019
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent product comprising:an absorbent body including at least one absorbent layer having opposing surfaces including a first surface and a second surface;a first liquid-permeable material layer arranged in contact with the first surface of the absorbent layer;a second liquid-impermeable material layer arranged in contact with the second surface of the absorbent layer;at least one elongated bend indication opening arranged in said at least one absorbent layer,wherein one of said first and second surfaces of the absorbent layer is joined directly with one of said material layers in contact with said one of said surfaces of the absorbent layer within a region immediately surrounding said at least one elongated opening and extending straight across and along essentially an entire length of the at least one elongated opening on each side thereof, andwherein the other of said first and second surfaces of the absorbent layer is not directly joined to one of said material layers in contact with said other of said first and second surfaces of the absorbent layer within said region such that, when the product is subjected to compressive forces directed primarily perpendicular to the elongated opening, bending is forced to take place in a direction away from said other of said first and second surfaces of the absorbent layer.