Patent ID: 8569572
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article comprising: a topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet; a first fluid handling zone comprising a first portion of said topsheet and having a first Transverse Fluid Travel Distance, wherein said first portion comprises at least one of apertures and tufts; and a second fluid handling zone comprising a second portion of said topsheet and having a second Transverse Fluid Travel Distance, wherein said second portion comprises one or more structurally modified zones comprising tufts, and wherein said one or more structurally modified zones are distinct from a surrounding area of said absorbent article; wherein said first portion of said topsheet has a different construction than said second portion of said topsheet; wherein said first Transverse Fluid Travel Distance is at least 50% greater than said second Transverse Fluid Travel Distance.