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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Hand, Melanie J (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S379000

Reexamination Certificate

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07994386

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an absorbent article having superior surface characteristics and improved absorbing ability. The absorbent article of the present invention includes a liquid permeable top sheet10disposed at a skin-side, a liquid impermeable back sheet20disposed at a garment side, and an absorbent body interposed between the top sheet and the back sheet. An apparent thickness (t2) of the top sheet10is 70% to 95% to an apparent thickness (t1) of the panty liner1. The absorbent body30consists of a structure, in which a capillary rise height (h2) is higher than a capillary rise height (h1) of the top sheet10.

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