Patent ID: 6293933
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
Diaper or the like hygienic product comprising:(a) an outer layer essentially impermeable to liquid;(b) an absorption body adjacent the outer layer, the absorption body having a thickness and defining at least one recess, the absorption body defining a plurality of channels extending from an edge of the at least one recess in different directions, the channels extending from the edge of the at least one recess towards an outer edge of the absorption body, the at least one recess and the channels extending therefrom have a depth corresponding to at least part of the thickness of the absorption body;(c) a layer permeable to liquid secured to the outer layer at least in a position chosen from the group consisting of the at least one recess, the channels and the at least one recess and channels thereby stabilizing the absorption body; and(d) an inner layer at least partially permeable to liquid inwardly adjacent the absorption body and the permeable layer secured to the outer layer, the absorption body being between the inner and outer layers, the absorption body defining the at least one recess at a permeable portion of the inner layer, and the channels together with the at least one recess form, between the outer and inner layers, a defined storage space for temporary storing of liquid in free state awaiting absorption.