Thin sanitary napkin having protrusions

Abstract

A sanitary absorbent article is disclosed which is intended to be worn against a pudendal region of a user. The sanitary absorbent article is thin, i.e. having a thickness equal to or less than 5 mm and comprises a body contacting surface with at least one protrusion on the body contacting surface. The protrusion has a height H of at least 0.5 mm, and an equivalent width W. The protrusion also includes a ratio W / H ranging from about 2 to about 10.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is related to co-pending US Patent Application, entitled "Fluid Disposal Article Having Body-Facing Elevations," filed June 12, 2003, Attorney Docket No. PPC-5004, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. field of invention [0003] The present invention relates to disposable sanitary absorbent articles, and more particularly to thin layer sanitary napkins having one or more elevations on their body contacting surface. Background of the invention [0004] In recent years, more and more people who use sanitary napkins prefer to use sanitary napkins with a volume or smaller volume, so that they are less restrictive and less likely to be exposed. As tight-fitting clothing becomes more and more popular among contemporary women, so is the requirement for sanitary napkins. [0005] However, due to size constraints, thin layer sanitary napkins are often limited in their fluid handling prop...

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[0005] However, due to size constraints, thin layer sanitary napkins are often limited in their fluid handling properties, especially in their ability to quickly absorb fluid discharge

Moreover, thin sanitary napkins often fail to convey to potential users the message that they are capable of absorbing and retaining body exudates

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