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Absorbent article with substantial volume capacity and retainable shape

US5599334A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1993
Grant dateFeb 4, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 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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