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Disposable absorbent article having an inflatable spacer

US5330459A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 1993
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/51492
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable diaper having an inflatable component is disclosed. The inflatable component comprises an inflatable spacer, a gas evolving material, and a port for receiving an activating material. The port can comprise a gas impermeable, liquid permeable membrane, an adhesive closure, or a mechanical closure. The inflatable spacer maintains a fecal void space intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet of the diaper.

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