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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 1997
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1995
Andrew T Baker, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Paragon Trade Brands, Inc., Norcross, GA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides an absorbent core structure comprising storage cells and acquisition cells in a honeycomb-like configuration. Absorbent core structures according to the invention are useful, for example, for absorbent cores for disposable absorbent garments. Within the storage cells of the absorbent core structure is deposited a quantity of a superabsorbent material. The acquisition cells are devoid of superabsorbent material or other materials that would impede liquid movement therethrough and are preferably open. The acquisition cells can thus function as channels that allow liquids to be freely distributed within the absorbent core structure by mass flow and/or capillary action, thus helping to prevent gel blocking.