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Absorbent structure for masking and distributing a liquid

US5342336A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1992
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/53721
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A structure for absorbing and transporting a liquid. The structure includes a masking layer having from 0 to about 90 weight percent shaped fibers and a distribution layer having from 100 to about 10 weight percent shaped fibers.

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