Absorbent Articles Having A Sensation Aspect

Abstract

An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation aspect, which sensation aspect may be provided between the core and the topsheet. The sensation aspect may be, for example, a temperature sensation aspect. A visible indicator may be associated with the sensation aspect.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An absorbent article comprising:
 a backsheet;   a topsheet having a body-facing surface;   an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet; and   a temperature sensation aspect that produces a change in temperature when wet, the temperature sensation aspect including a carrier layer and a temperature sensation agent, the temperature sensation aspect being provided between the core and the topsheet; and wherein the carrier layer is hydrophilic.   
     
     
         2 . The absorbent article of  claim 1 , further comprising a three-dimensional film provided over the temperature sensation agent, the three-dimensional film being suited for reducing contact of the temperature sensation agent with skin. 
     
     
         3 . The absorbent article of  claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensation agent is provided in concentrated areas on the sensation aspect. 
     
     
         4 . The absorbent article of  claim 1 , further comprising an acquisition layer between the absorbent core and the temperature sensation aspect, wherein the acquisition layer wicks urine from the sensation aspect position of the core. 
     
     
         5 . The absorbent article of  claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensation aspect comprises folds. 
     
     
         6 . An absorbent article comprising:
 a backsheet;   a topsheet having a body-facing surface;   an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet; and   a temperature sensation aspect that produces a change in temperature when wet, the temperature sensation aspect including a carrier layer and a temperature sensation agent, the temperature sensation aspect being provided between the core and the topsheet; and wherein the temperature sensation agent is sorbitol.   
     
     
         7 . The absorbent article of  claim 6 , further comprising a three-dimensional film provided over the temperature sensation agent, the three-dimensional film being suited for reducing contact of the temperature sensation agent with skin. 
     
     
         8 . The absorbent article of  claim 6 , wherein the temperature sensation agent is provided in concentrated areas on the sensation aspect. 
     
     
         9 . The absorbent article of  claim 6 , further comprising an acquisition layer between the absorbent core and the temperature sensation aspect, wherein the acquisition layer wicks urine from the sensation aspect position of the core. 
     
     
         10 . The absorbent article of  claim 6 , wherein the temperature sensation aspect comprises folds. 
     
     
         11 . An absorbent article comprising:
 a backsheet;   a topsheet having a body-facing surface;   an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet; and   a temperature sensation aspect that produces a change in temperature when wet, the temperature sensation aspect including a carrier layer and a temperature sensation agent, the temperature sensation aspect being provided between the core and the topsheet; wherein the temperature sensation agent is sorbitol and wherein the carrier layer is hydrophilic.   
     
     
         12 . The absorbent article of  claim 11 , further comprising a three-dimensional film provided over the temperature sensation agent, the three-dimensional film being suited for reducing contact of the temperature sensation agent with skin. 
     
     
         13 . The absorbent article of  claim 11 , wherein the temperature sensation agent is provided in concentrated areas on the sensation aspect. 
     
     
         14 . The absorbent article of  claim 11 , further comprising an acquisition layer between the absorbent core and the temperature sensation aspect, wherein the acquisition layer wicks urine from the sensation aspect position of the core. 
     
     
         15 . The absorbent article of  claim 11 , wherein the temperature sensation aspect comprises folds.