Patent · US Expired

Absorbent article having a composite breathable backsheet

US5843056A · kind A · utility

160Cited by
111References
47Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 1996
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 21, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

An absorbent article includes a substantially liquid impermeable, vapor permeable composite backsheet, a liquid-permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and topsheet. The composite backsheet includes a polymeric film of relatively low basis weight and a nonwoven facing layer which enhances the strength of the composite backsheet and a provides a clothlike feel to the composite backsheet.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.