Thermoplastic fibrous nonwoven webs for use as core wraps in absorbent articles
US5458592A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/5315
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an absorbent article with a tissue-wrapped absorbent core wherein the tissue is made from a specifically designed thermoplastic fibrous nonwoven web which is particularly well-suited to trapping and retaining particulate material such as superabsorbent particles. The invention has particular application in conjunction with personal care products such as diapers, training pants, incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, bandages and the like.
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