Fluid accepting, transporting, and retaining structure
US5368926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/678
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a fluid accepting, transporting and retaining structure, useful in disposable absorbent articles. In-use fluid deposited on a disposable absorbent article employing such a structure is moved via interfiber and intrafiber transport to a fluid retention area remote from the point of fluid insult. By moving fluid away from the point of insult a more effective use of the absorbent core is achieved providing a clean and dry surface for the wearer.
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