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Superabsorbent-containing composites

US6387495B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2995
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Superabsorbent-containing composites containing at least one particle of a superabsorbent material covered with at least a first layer of at least one particle of at least one coating material. The superabsorbent materials are desirably stiff-gelling superabsorbent materials. The superabsorbent-containing composites of the present invention are particularly suitable for use in sanitary napkins, diapers and other disposable absorbent articles that handle complex fluids.

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