Patent ID: 6726668
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article for personal wear, said disposable absorbent article comprising:a generally liquid permeable liner adapted for contiguity with the wearer's skin; an outer cover; an absorbent body between the liner and the outer cover for absorbing liquid body waste; a surge layer between the liner and the absorbent body for receiving liquid body waste penetrating the liner and for subsequently releasing said liquid body waste to the absorbent body, the surge layer having an inner surface generally facing the liner and an outer surface generally facing the absorbent body, said surge layer having an opening therein extending from the inner surface of said surge layer toward its outer surface; and a flow control layer between the liner and the absorbent body for at least retarding the release of liquid body waste from the surge layer opening to the absorbent body.