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Nonwoven fabric for diaper top sheet and method of making the same

US5273596A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

A multi-layer, nonwoven fabric useful as an absorbent article top sheet, which is formed of a continuous first layer, comprising hydrophobic thermoplastic fibers, bonded to a second layer, comprising a blend of hydrophobic thermoplastic fibers and natural hydrophilic fibers.

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