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Absorbent core layer and absorbent personal care article containing such layer

US11253407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2015
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 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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