Disposable absorbent article having an inflatable spacer
US5330459A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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