Patent ID: 6123693
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An absorbent device insertable into the interlabial space of a female wearer, said absorbent device comprising:a main absorbent portion comprising a pleated structure, said main absorbent portion having a length oriented in an x-direction, a height oriented in a z-direction, and a width oriented in a y-direction, said length being greater than said width, said main absorbent portion comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion facing toward the vestibule floor of said wearer during insertion into said interlabial space and leading said lower portion during insertion therein, said lower portion being opposed to said upper portion and upon insertion of said absorbent device into said interlabial space said lower portion facing away from the floor of the vestibule of said wearer, said pleated structure comprising a continuous web of folded material, said continuous web of folded material comprising a plurality of pleats; anda pair of flexible extensions joined to said upper portion of said main absorbent portion and extending downwardly and outwardly therefrom, said flexible extensions being capable of contacting the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia when said absorbent device is worn.