Patent · US Expired

Clothlike, breathable backsheet with multicolored graphics for disposable absorbent article

US6569136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/3911
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent layer between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the backsheet is comprised of a microporous polymer film printed with multicolored graphics and a nonwoven material laminated to the film, wherein the film has a “b” value between about 0.0 and about 0.5 and exhibits less than about 4.0% thermal shrinkage at about 50° C. and about 50% relative humidity for one week.

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