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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 1995
Filed:
Jul. 28, 1993
Migaku Suzuki, Kamakura, JP;
Hiroaki Fukui, Kawaguchi, JP;
Paragon Trade Brands, Inc., Federal Way, WA (US);
Abstract
An absorbent structure in accordance with the present invention comprises a flexible shaped member having a raised peripheral rim to form a containment space for receiving body exudates. The shaped member comprises a first portion, and a second portion extending rearwardly from a rear end of the first portion. The first portion has along its side edges symmetrical indentations so that the first portion has a plan configuration including a generally rectangular front segment, and inwardly contoured side edges respectively extending rearwardly from the front segment in a diverging manner into the second portion. The second portion has a generally rectangular plan configuration wider than the first portion, so that the shaped member has a generally anvil-shaped, overall plan configuration. The absorbent structure further comprises absorbent material disposed in the first portion. The absorbent material is absent in the second portion to leave a void space therein for receiving fecal material. A liquid permeable top sheet overlies the shaped member for covering the containment space thereof.