Patent ID: 6545195
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a substantially impermeable backsheet; a permeable topsheet; a substantially non-wicking low density substance disposed between the substantially impermeable backsheet and the permeable topsheet, said substantially non-wicking low density substance comprising a foam having a density of no greater than about 0.01 g/cc and a compressional rigidity at about 10% strain of at least about 4 kPa; and wherein the foam has a vertical wicking rate of no greater than 2 seconds as measured by the time for each of three successive doses of colored synthetic urine from a reservoir to wick a vertical distance of 5 cm through a test strip of the foam under a pressure of 0.1 psi at 37Â° C.