Patent · US Expired

Nonwoven fibrous product and method of making same

US4551143A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1984
Grant dateNov 5, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/8488
  • 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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