Absorbent core layer and absorbent personal care article containing such layer
US11253407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/537
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent core layer (18) for absorbing and retaining body exudate includes a first longitudinally directed end region (25), a second opposing longitudinally directed end region (26), and a middle region (22) positioned between the end regions. The middle region (22) includes a first embossing pattern and has a first thickness. The first longitudinally directed end region (25) and second opposing longitudinally directed end region (26) each include a second embossing pattern different from the first embossing pattern, and also having apertures. The end regions (25, 26) each have a second thickness, the second thickness being less than the first thickness.
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