Patent · US Expired

Management of incontinence

US4128686A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 1977
Grant dateDec 5, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 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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