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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2014
Donald A. Sheldon, Downingtown, PA (US);
Joseph Howard, Glenmoore, PA (US);
William Terenzoni, Jamison, PA (US);
Donald A. Sheldon, Downingtown, PA (US);
Joseph Howard, Glenmoore, PA (US);
William Terenzoni, Jamison, PA (US);
Advanced Absorbent Technologies, LLC, Downingtown, PA (US);
Abstract
A disposable absorbent undergarment is disclosed. It includes an absorbent assembly comprising a core formed of a synthetic tow or of synthetic nonwoven layers and having first section comprising a slow acting but high absorption capacity SAP and a second section comprising a fast acting but lower absorption capacity SAP, all of which is wrapped in a wrapper to hold the SAP in place. The absorbent assembly may be quilted and corrugated. The undergarment also includes releasably securable fasteners to enable it to be readily removed and a suspension system to ensure that the garment fits properly and doesn't leak even when holding a large amount of exudate. Odor removal/masking and treatment features may be provided. It addition the undergarment may include a wetness indicator.