Method of making an absorbent interlabial device with a central groove

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PATENT NO 5964689
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08975131

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A method of making an absorbent interlabial device that is worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, is disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention preferably includes at least an central absorbent portion (or core) surrounded by a liquid pervious topsheet. The topsheet is folded laterally inward over the central absorbent portion and downward to form a central groove on the top surface of the interlabial device. The central groove faces toward the vestibule of the wearer upon insertion into the interlabial space. The central groove improves the comfort associated with the wearing of the interlabial device, and allows the device to more rapidly acquire fluids, particularly viscous fluids. The device is more easily manufactured than previous interlabial devices using current web handling techniqures.

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PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY THEONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA CINCINNATI OH 45202 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Pamela Jean Maineville, OH 17 603
McFall, Ronald Ray West Chester, OH 22 1104
Osborn, III Thomas Ward Cincinnati, OH 71 2275

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