An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and the backsheet, and a waste management element disposed in at least a portion of the crotch...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6010491?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6010491 - Viscous fluid bodily waste management article