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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 1996
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1995
Stanley M Gryskiewicz, Woodstock, GA (US);
Frank J Akin, Marietta, GA (US);
David M Jackson, Roswell, GA (US);
Earle H Sherrod, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An absorbent article includes first and second liquid containment beams that are moveable relative to a moisture barrier. In particular embodiments, leakage barriers formed of a liquid impermeable material are bonded to the moveable containment beams to impede lateral movement of liquid. In other embodiments, the moisture barrier is formed of a breathable material and the leakage barriers are positioned between the containment beams and moisture barrier to minimize condensation on an exterior surface of the moisture barrier. Desiccant particles may also be included adjacent the moisture barrier to further minimize condensation.