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Absorbent article having meltblown components

US5591149A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1992
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/5395
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having meltblown components is provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web of spunlaced nonwoven fibers. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.

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