Patent ID: 6503236
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article which defines a front waist section, a rear waist section, an intermediate section which extends between and connects said waist sections, a pair of laterally opposed side edges, a pair of longitudinally opposed waist edges, a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, said absorbent article comprising:a) a substantially liquid-impermeable extensible outer cover; b) a liquid permeable bodyside liner; and c) an absorbent body located between said extensible outer cover and said bodyside liner; wherein said extensible outer cover defines a longitudinal breathability gradient ratio of at least about 1.25 when subjected to a Product Deformation Test set forth herein, and is configured to provide a substantially permanent deformation of at least about 17 percent when subjected to a tensile force of 100 gmf per inch (per 2.54 cm) of width according to a Material Elongation and Deformation Tensile Test set forth herein.