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Disposable diaper having a humidity transfer area

US5558658A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1994
Grant dateSep 24, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/8491
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article which delimits a front waistband section, a rear waistband section and an intermediate section which interconnects the front and rear waistband sections. The article includes a substantially fluid-impermeable backsheet layer, a liquid-permeable topsheet layer positioned in facing relation with the backsheet layer, and an absorbent body located between the backsheet layer and topsheet layer. The article further defines a humidity transfer area in at least one of the waistband sections. A humidity transfer material overlays the humidity transfer area.

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