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Absorbent article with thermally activatable adhesives

US6565549B1 · kind B1 · utility

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60Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/82
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet joined with at least a portion of the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and the backsheet; and a thermally activatable adhesive capable of adhering of the absorbent article to the skin of the wearer during use. The thermally activatable adhesive is preferably activated at temperatures in the range of about 30° C. to about 60° C.

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