Patent ID: 6974890
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. An absorbent structure for absorbent articles, the absorbent structure comprising: a wetting region comprising partially neutralized superabsorbent material, the partially neutralized superabsorbent material having a degree of neutralization between 25 and 35%; and a region outside of the wetting region including a superabsorbent material having a degree of neutralization greater than the neutralization of the partially neutralized superabsorbent material, wherein the absorbent structure has a thickness of 1 mm to 8 mm when dry, wherein the wetting region comprises at least 40% by weight of the partially neutralized superabsorbent material, wherein the partially neutralized superabsorbent material is localized in the crotch area of the article, and wherein the superabsorbent material having a degree of neutralization greater than the neutralization of the partially neutralized superabsorbent material is located in the ends of the article.