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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2002
Patricia Mitchler, Neenah, WI (US);
Heather Sorebo, Appleton, WI (US);
Susan Weyenberg, Appleton, WI (US);
Ann Marie Przepasniak, Appleton, WI (US);
Patricia Mitchler, Neenah, WI (US);
Heather Sorebo, Appleton, WI (US);
Susan Weyenberg, Appleton, WI (US);
Ann Marie Przepasniak, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An interlabial absorbent article configured for disposition primarily within the vestibule of a female wearer includes a generally liquid permeable cover sheet, a generally liquid impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent material disposed between the cover sheet and the back sheet. A time-delayed water soluble adhesive combination joins the cover sheet and back sheet together with the absorbent material sandwiched therebetween. The adhesive combination is configured so as to maintain structural integrity of the article for a time period of at least about two hours after the article is immersed in water by being flushed while ensuring that the article breaks up within about 24-72 hours after flushing.