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Hygienic products and fabrics therefor

US5290269A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 1991
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/5688
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A knit terry fabric having hydrophobic/hydrophilic characteristics provides hygienic panels for washable, reusable, incontinent pads and diapers. In one embodiment, a non-woven fabric, stiffener sheet is employed in an incontinent pad to resist its being folded in use. The diaper embodiment employs a Y-shaped configuration and is provided with preventing Velcro fasteners from being fouled during washing.

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