Water-absorbent article and method
US6140550A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L15/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article including a flexible, fibrous support structure or framework in a fixed shape or configuration having particles of a superabsorbent material adhered thereto with temperature softened outer support surfaces, or with an adhesive to maintain sufficient spacing between adjacent superabsorbent particles such that liquid can more freely enter the absorbent article for contact with the superabsorbent particles.
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