Patent · US Expired

Nonwoven fibrous product

US4391869A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateOct 6, 1980
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/69
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Nonwoven, air-laid fabrics formed predominantly of textile length, synthetic, resilient fibers of staple length, the fabric being resin-bonded and having a density less than about 0.06 gm/cc at 0.16 lb/sq. in. load and a weight less than 3 oz/sq. yd. The fabric is resin-bonded using a bonding solution providing less than 180% solution pickup and more than 15% dry solids add-on. The fabric is used as a facing or covering for disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinent pads, tampons and the like.

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