Patent ID: 6666850
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a backsheet; a topsheet joined to at least a portion of the backsheet; an absorbent core intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet; an expandable component disposed in the absorbent article, the expandable component expandable from a first thickness to a second thickness; and a system for controlling the expansion of the expandable component from the first thickness to the second thickness, the system including: a predetermined amount of a first material disposed on the article; and a predetermined amount of a second material disposed on the article, wherein the second material is separated from the first material by a breakable barrier, and wherein the first and second materials are combinable by breaking the barrier to expand the expandable component; and an expansion control mechanism which is capable of controlling the rate of expansion of the expandable component.