Absorbent article with substantial volume capacity and retainable shape
US5599334A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8408
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article having a substantial volume capacity and retainable shape is disclosed which includes a cover sheet, an absorbent core, and a multi-layered moisture barrier laminate including a polymeric foam layer and at least one thermally bonded layer. Also, elastic members are attached to longitudinal sides of the article to form a cup-shaped article which has a cupping strength of about 30 grams to about 90 grams.
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