Patent ID: 8388593
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A fluid-management article, comprising: a body-faceable, liquid-pervious cover having a top surface; a garment-faceable, liquid-impervious barrier; and an absorbent system intermediate the cover and the barrier, wherein the fluid-management article comprises a plurality of fluid-guiding channels, wherein the fluid-guiding channels entirely surround each one of a plurality of isolated protrusions, wherein the channels and the protrusions are formed through the top surface of the cover and at least a portion of the absorbent system, wherein the protrusions have an apex that extends a height above at least a portion of the plurality of channels, wherein the height is greater than about 0.5 millimeters (mm), and wherein the protrusions have a number density greater than about 0.15 protrusions/cm