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Sanitary napkin with improved comfort

US4397644A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1982
Grant dateAug 9, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sanitary napkin is provided which is capable of transmitting viscous menstrual fluid into the absorbent portion of the napkin without cover runoff. The napkin has a fluid permeable cover which is integrated with a portion of the absorbent matrix. This portion of the absorbent matrix is also designed to provide increased comfort, initially during use, and after the napkin has become wet.

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