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Absorbent article comprising microporous film

US6328723A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/51419
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article having a breathable microporous film is disclosed. The breathable microporous film is made by stretching a mixture of a thermoplastic resin and inorganic fillers at least in one direction. At least a part of the breathable microporous film is deformed such that Z number specified by equation (1) is 3.0 or above, wherein MS: average material strain at break of breathable microporous film; AS: average applied strain for deformation; N: neck down prevention coefficient; .sigma.MS: standard deviation of material strain at break; .sigma.AS: standard deviation of applied strain.

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