Patent ID: 7880052
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article for disposition at least partially within the vestibule of a female wearer, said absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable liner adapted for contiguous relationship with the wearer; an outer cover in generally superposed relationship with the liner; and an absorbent structure formed separate from the liner and the outer cover and being disposed therebetween, said absorbent structure being sized and configured for insertion at least partially within the vestibule of the female wearer, said absorbent structure being constructed at least in part of hydrophilic fibers and superabsorbent material, a concentration of the superabsorbent material in the absorbent structure being in the range of about 5 weight percent to about 35 weight percent, said superabsorbent material having a gel stiffness index of at least about 0.5, said absorbent structure having a saturation capacity as determined by a Saturation Capacity and Retention Capacity Test of at least about 15 grams/gram, a retention capacity as determined by said Saturation Capacity and Retention Capacity Test of at least about 3 grams/gram, and an intake time for a first insult of said absorbent structure as determined by an Intake and Rewet Test of no more than about 30 seconds.