Patent ID: 6068620
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet;a liquid impermeable backsheet associated with said topsheet; andan absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, the absorbent core comprising a first absorbent laminate, said first absorbent laminate comprising:an upper layer near the topsheet;a lower layer near the backsheet; andan absorbent layer positioned between the upper and lower layers; whereinthe side edges of said absorbent layer are substantially uncovered by said upper and lower layers;said upper layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting essentially of tissue, airlaid fluff pulp and synthetic non-woven;said lower layer comprises material selected from the group consisting essentially of tissue, airlaid fluff pulp and synthetic non-woven; andsaid absorbent layer comprising about 50-95% SAP by weight and having a SAP efficiency (AUL) of at least 80%.