Patent ID: 6592562
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article for use in the perineal area of the user's body to absorb fluid, comprising:a) a longitudinally extending central portion having (i) an absorbent core, (ii) a first layer covering at least a portion of said absorbent core and forming a body facing surface, said first layer having right and left approximately longitudinally extending edges, and (iii) a second layer covering at least a portion of said absorbent core and forming a second surface opposite said body facing surface, said second layer having right and left approximately longitudinally extending edges; and b) right and left hand approximately longitudinally extending gaskets for preventing lateral leakage of said fluid, each of said gaskets comprising (i) a longitudinally extending portion of said first layer adjacent one of its said edges, (ii) a longitudinally extending portion of said second layer adjacent one of its said edges joined to said portion of said first layer so as to form a flange, and (iii) a strip of material enclosing at least a portion of said flange, wherein said strip of material comprises a layer of body fluid impervious material laminated to a layer of fibrous non-woven material.