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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2008
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2005
Carlo Toro, Cepagatti, IT;
Enzo Pompei, Pescara, IT;
Giovanni Carlucci, Chieti, IT;
Marco Digiacomantonio, Pescara, IT;
Fiorello Salone, Pescara, IT;
Carlo Toro, Cepagatti, IT;
Enzo Pompei, Pescara, IT;
Giovanni Carlucci, Chieti, IT;
Marco Digiacomantonio, Pescara, IT;
Fiorello Salone, Pescara, IT;
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to absorbent articles, typically for feminine protection, comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least a fluid acquisition/distribution layer. The absorbent article also comprises edge barrier elements for intercepting fluids. The edge barrier elements comprise a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition comprising a polymeric base material having particles of water-insoluble water-swellable absorbent material dispersed therein, and are comprised between the absorbent core and the at least one fluid acquisition/distribution layer.