Package for absorbent article
US6500160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8497
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a package including an absorbent article and a packaging member. The packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric composed of thermoplastic fibers. The nonwoven fabric has a plurality of heat-fused portions arranged thereon in a predetermined pattern. The heat-fused portions are formed by pressing and heat-fusing the nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric has a tensile strength of from 4.5 to 20 N/25 mm in MD and from 4.5 to 15 N/25 mm in CD and has a breathability resistance of at least 0.04 kPa-s/m.
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