Management of incontinence
US4128686A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for the management of incontinence with an absorbent hydrophilic layer behind a hydrophobic layer. The hydrophilic layer is formed of aligned cellulosic staple fibers of at least 0.5 in length and denier in the range of 2 to 7 in a cross-laid web and needled to form a felt which will absorb at least 350% by weight of urine based upon its dry weight.
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