Flexible absorbent article with improved body fit

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2006-07-26

2010-11-23

Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S365000, C604S366000, C604S367000, C604S368000, C604S378000, C604S385140

Reexamination Certificate

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07837662

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article that has a thin, conformable absorbent core where the core has at least two layers, both of which includes (different) superabsorbent material and both being typically substantially free of cellulosic fibers is described. The absorbent article has a Circular Bend Flexibility of less than about 15 N and typically a an acquisition rate on the third gush of less than about 170 seconds and/or on the fourth gush of less than about 190 seconds.

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