Patent ID: 7488864

Claim:
A wound dressing comprising: an absorbent core formed from hydrophilic and polymeric foam, the absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces, and peripheral edges delimiting the proximal and distal surfaces, the absorbent core defining a central portion with a first thickness, and a beveled portion surrounding the central portion and extending to the peripheral edges, wherein the beveled portion has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness; wherein the beveled portion includes first and second beveled sections, the first beveled section extending from the proximal surface of the central portion to the second beveled section, the second beveled section extending from the first beveled section to the distal surface; wherein the absorbent core forms at least one receptacle located in the central portion and extending from the proximal surface into a depth short of the first thickness so as to correspond to a point whereat the first beveled section meets the second beveled section.