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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2012
Rickey J. Seyler, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Gregory M. Rieker, Columbus, IN (US);
Andrew J. Peacock, Richmond, VA (US);
Rickey J. Seyler, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Gregory M. Rieker, Columbus, IN (US);
Andrew J. Peacock, Richmond, VA (US);
Tredegar Film Products Corporation, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
Three-dimensional formed films particularly useful as transfer layers in absorbent articles comprise a base plane having land areas defining a plurality of protuberances having sidewalls and a bottom wall, a plurality of the protuberances having an aperture in substantially at least one sidewall. In preferred embodiment, the film further comprises a plurality of capillaries, which can originate in the base plane or in a secondary plane spaced from the base plane. In preferred embodiments, the capillaries terminate in a common plane with the bottom surfaces of the protrusions.