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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 25, 1999
Ann Louise McCormack, Cumming, GA (US);
Carol Ann Blaney, Roswell, GA (US);
Kevin Watson Webb, Roswell, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An absorbent article including a liquid-permeable top layer, an absorbent core layer, and a breathable outer cover is provided with a breathable inner laminate between the absorbent core and the outer cover. The breathable inner laminate includes a breathable film and a nonwoven filament web, and is at least as breathable as the outer cover. The breathable inner laminate substantially reduces perceived dampness occurring on the external surface of the outer cover, following a liquid insult, when the article is being worn, without substantially reducing moisture flux in use via thermal insulation.