Fibers capable of spontaneously transporting fluids
US5972505A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/611
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are fibers that are capable of spontaneously transporting certain fluids, for example aqueous fluids, such as water, on their surfaces. The fibers, especially in the form of tow, can be incorporated into absorbent articles, such as diapers, in order to transport fluids to more effectively utilize the absorbent portion of the article. The fibers can be synthetically coated with absorbent materials.
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