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Absorbent open network structure

US4235237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1978
Grant dateNov 25, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 8, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/530496
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent open network has water-insoluble but water-swellable particles spaced from one another but integral with the network to provide an absorbent structure which is useful as an element in a disposable, body fluid-absorbing article, such as a disposable diaper, sanitary napkin, or the like. Also disclosed are methods for making the absorbent open network structure, and disposable diapers incorporating such absorbent structures.

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