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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2003
Charles Frederick Schroer, Jr., Camden, AR (US);
Glenn Ernest Glasscock, Camden, AR (US);
Charles Augustus Hart, Little Rock, AR (US);
John L. Moody, Camden, AR (US);
Meredith Gaye Tharp, Camden, AR (US);
Jason Brian Woodard, Camden, AR (US);
Charles Frederick Schroer, Jr., Camden, AR (US);
Glenn Ernest Glasscock, Camden, AR (US);
Charles Augustus Hart, Little Rock, AR (US);
John L. Moody, Camden, AR (US);
Meredith Gaye Tharp, Camden, AR (US);
Jason Brian Woodard, Camden, AR (US);
Arquest, Inc., Cranbury, NJ (US);
Abstract
An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, having a topsheet, barrier cuffs, an optional acquisition layer, an absorbent core, a barrier layer, and a backsheet. The diaper is arranged so as to create breathable zones of reduced stiffness surrounding the wearer's thighs. That is, the layers of material forming the diaper are arranged so the area surrounding the wearer's thighs includes only the backsheet, barrier cuffs and leg elastics. No liquid-impervious material is present within the breathable zones of reduced stiffness. Furthermore, these breathable zones of reduced stiffness preferably are formed so that only hydrophobic material is present. Thus, providing a better fitting, less irritating absorbent article by reducing the stiffness and increasing the breathability of the diaper in the area surrounding the wearer's thighs, resulting in increased comfort and fit around the wearer's thighs.