Tampon containing blended superabsorbent material
US4274412A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S604/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tampon is provided having an absorbent core made of a plurality of discrete plies of a blend of cellulosic material and superabsorbent fibers and having an absorbent layer overwrap and a fluid permeable cover surrounding the absorbent material. The absorbent layer is located on both the top and bottom surfaces of the absorbent core and contains staple textile fibers.
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