Disposable absorbent article with fit and fluid handling capabilities
US5947945A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/53765
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet attached to the topsheet, an absorbent core of a combination of airlaid material, wetlaid material and superabsorbant, the core being positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet to absorb fluid, and wherein the core includes an elongated, cylindrical, raised portion for improved contact with a user, and a scrim material surrounding at least a portion of the raised portion of the core.
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