Interlabial sanitary pad

An interlabial sanitary pad comprising:

• (a) a pickup module having a first predetermined height dimension and including a pickup absorbent configured for residing in a woman's vaginal opening and an outer, liquid-pervious cover enclosing said pickup absorbent;
• (b) a capacity module having a second predetermined height dimension and containing a capacity absorbent enclosed by a liquid-impervious baffle, said capacity module structured to be positioned exterior of said vaginal opening and having generally a flattened fan shape;
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• (c) fluid flow means for carrying fluid from said pickup module to said capacity module, said fluid flow means including longitudinally oriented fluid-wicking fibers packed in said capacity module at a bulk density greater than in said pickup module, said fibers having a length of at least one quarter of said interlabial pad, said pickup module having a height dimension at least 50% greater than said capacity module.

A method for making a feminine care sanitary protection device comprising:

• (a) providing a pickup module having an outer, liquid pervious cover and an absorbent portion suitable for residing in a woman's labial area;
• (b) providing a capacity module containing absorbent and a liquid-impervious baffle, the capacity module adapted to reside in a wearer's perineal area in a flattened fan shape;
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• (c) establishing fluid-wicking fibers communicating with the pickup and capacity modules for carrying fluid from the pickup module to the capacity module, wherein said fluid-wicking fibers comprise longitudinally oriented wicking fibers packed in said capacity module in a bulk density greater than in said pickup module.

An interlabial sanitary pad having a low profile appearance when viewed through the wearer's outer garments comprising:

• (a) a pickup module including a pickup absorbent configured for positioning at a woman's vaginal opening and an outer, liquid-pervious cover enclosing said pickup absorbent;
• (b) a capacity module extending longitudinally from said pickup module and containing a capacity absorbent enclosed by a liquid-impervious baffle and configured for residing in a wearer's perineal area remote from contact with said vaginal opening, said capacity module having a generally flattened fan shape and a pair of protective wings for protecting adjacent clothing from being stained by body fluid;
• (c) fluid-wicking fibers communicating with both said pickup and capacity modules for absorbing fluid and for carrying fluid from said pickup module to said capacity module, said fluid-wicking fibers comprising longitudinally oriented fibers packed in said pickup module at a bulk density in the range of about 0.07-0.11 g/cm.sup.3 and longitudinally oriented fibers packed in said capacity module at a bulk density of about 0.16-0.22 g/cm.sup.3 ;
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• (d) superabsorbent positioned within said capacity module for absorbing and containing menses and other body fluids, said capacity module having a total absorbent capacity greater than about 12 grams.