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Absorbent composite article having fluid acquisition sub-layer

US5728081A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1996
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2555/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article has an absorbent core and a liquid permeable top sheet made of polyolefin material. An acquisition layer is provided between the top sheet and the core. The acquisition layer is a nonwoven fabric made from polyolefin fibers bonded by a cured resin. The acquisition layer has a larger pore size than the top sheet and is treated with a surface active agent to render it hydrophilic.

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