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Fluid acquisition and distribution member for absorbent core

US5749863A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2965
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Skin wetness is minimized on overnight usage of a disposable absorbent article containing an acquisition and distribution member consisting essentially of C.sub.2 -C.sub.9 polycarboxylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers prepared in the presence of surfactant.

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