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Absorbent product with hydrophobic acquisition layer

US4885204A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/698
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a laminated structure for use in an absorbent product comprising a hydrophobic acquisition layer adjacent to a fluid permeable top sheet, and an absorbent layer. The hydrophobic layer comprises a thermally consolidated blend of 5% to 35% of thermally bondable hydrophobic fibers and 65% to 95% wood fluff pulp.

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