Absorbent structure with improved absorption properties
US6465710B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/53054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention pertains to an absorbent structure (3) in an absorbent article such as a diaper (100), an incontinence protector, a sanitary napkin or the like, which structure exhibits two end portions (8, 9) and a crotch portion (6) located therebetween, wherein the absorbent structure (3) comprises superabsorbent material having a thermo-reversible liquid absorption capacity. The superabsorbent material having a thermo-reversible liquid absorption capacity is located in one or several delimited regions in the absorbent structure (3).
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