Fluid absorbing article utilizing a flow control cover sheet
US5531727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nonwoven fabric having flow control properties suitable for use in a fluid absorbing article such as a diaper, incontinence pad, or the like; and a process for preparation thereof by utilizing unbonded carded staple fiber elements or webs having different average dpf values compiled in graduated order from high-to-low average dpf, then compressed and bonded to a desired constant fabric density.
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