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Absorbent article having fused layers

US6103953A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/53786
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having fused layers is provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web is a folded sheet which has a double z-folded cross-sectional configuration, which at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.

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