Absorbent articles, especially catamenials, having improved fluid directionality

U.S. Patent Number: 5382245

Abstract: The present invention provides absorbent articles, especially sanitary napkins, containing a fluid transport layer. In-use, the transport layer directs menses to a storage layer, thereby minimizing product failure and staining of undergarments. The transport layer can protrude into, or through, a topsheet to provide very aggressive transport of vaginal discharges. Preferably, the transport layer is a layer of fibers having external capillary channels.

Inventors: Thompson; Hugh A. (Fairfield, OH), Young; Gerald A. (Cincinnati, OH), Osborn, III; Thomas W. (Cincinnati, OH), Chappell; Charles W. (West Chester, OH), Johnson; Theresa L. (Cincinnati, OH), Hammons; John L. (Hamilton, OH), Lavash; Bruce W. (West Chester, OH), Horney; James C. (Cincinnati, OH), Hines; Lee M. (Wyoming, OH)

Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)

Application Number: 07/915,286

Issued: 1995-01-17

Expired: 2007-01-17

Classes: 604/367 ; 604/368; 604/378; 604/385.04; 604/385.05

Field of search: 604/367,368,375,378,385.1,365

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