Patent ID: 7105716
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A disposable absorbent article for the absorption and containment of urine or other body exudates, the disposable absorbent article comprising: a. a liquid impervious backing sheet; b. a liquid pervious bodyside liner; and c. an absorbent material disposed between the liquid pervious bodyside liner and the liquid impervious backing sheet, wherein the bodyside liner comprises a woven network of fibers having an open area of 50–99% and defines a plurality of topographical features surrounded by land areas, the topographical features being oriented towards a wearer, projecting to a height of 2 millimeters to 10 millimeters relative to the land areas, and defining a cross-sectional area that is 10–95% of a bodyside liner area.