Patent ID: 6506185
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article having a bodyside surface positionable adjacent a wearer when the article is in use, the bodyside surface having a laterally central, longitudinal axis, the article comprising:a backsheet; a liquid permeable topsheet attached to the backsheet; an absorbent structure disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a flap disposed in a rear waist portion of the article, the flap fixedly secured to the article along at least a lateral seam, the seam extending between first and second terminal ends, the flap having a free edge extending between the first and second terminal ends, the seam and the free edge defining a pocket between the flap and the topsheet, the pocket having an opening extending between the first and second terminal ends; and a spacer affixed to the article, the spacer disposed between the flap and the backsheet and positioned in proximity to the opening whereby at least a portion of the free edge is spaced from the topsheet and the spacer including a plurality of oppositely oriented engagement surfaces laterally spaced along a substantial lateral length of the opening.