Interlabial sanitary pad
US5484429A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/530481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interlabial sanitary pad is disclosed including a pickup module containing an absorbent which is adapted to fit in or adjacent to a vaginal opening, a capacity module containing an absorbent which is adapted to be positioned remote from the vaginal opening, and fluid-wicking fibers serving as the absorbent and further communicating with both the pickup and capacity modules for carrying fluid from the pickup module to the capacity module. The fluid-wicking fibers are longitudinally oriented and packed in the capacity module at a bulk density greater than in the pickup module. The pickup module has a fluid-pervious cover, while the capacity module has a fluid-impervious baffle capable of containing fluid therein. The capacity module can have a flattened fan shape and can contain superabsorbent.
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