Absorbent interlabial article
AssigneeMcNeil-PPC, Inc.
InventorsAnthony T. Sartorio, Christopher McDonald Holliday
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an absorbent article designed and configured to fit between the labia. The article employs a plurality of stacked, flexible elements and provides improved fit and article retention, improved collection of bodily fluids and solids typically left unabsorbed by conventional interlabial products, ability to deliver various additives such as medicaments to the tissue surrounding the labia, and an adjustable placement depth to meet consumers varying physical and psychological needs.
Claims3
An absorbent interlabial article sized and configured to fit between a user's labia, said absorbent interlabial article having a body-facing side, an opposing side, and an interlabial portion, wherein the interlabial portion comprises a plurality of stacked, flexible elements, at least one of the flexible elements comprises absorbent material, and core elements positioned between adjacent flexible elements, wherein each flexible element extends laterally away from the core elements, thereby forming channels in the regions between adjacent flexible elements.
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