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Method for making a capillary laminate material

US5693169A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1995
Grant dateDec 2, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1074
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making laminate materials, and more particularly the present invention relates to a method for making laminate materials having a capillary zone or passageway to acquire, move and/or store fluid within the laminate material. Such laminate materials are particularly suitable for use as a topsheet, an acquisition layer and/or an absorbent core in absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, catamenials, sanitary napkins, bandages, incontinent briefs and the like.

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