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Method for making an absorbent article having a low autoadhesion attachment means

US6613175B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2000
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2915
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of applying a hot melt adhesive to an absorbent article, such that the article has low autoadhesion, yet maintains excellent attachment properties during use in a consumer's undergarments. This is achieved by selecting the rheological properties of the adhesive and the mechanical properties of the substrate being coated. The adhesive is directly applied to a backsheet layer outer surface, wherein the adhesive has a viscosity of less than about 10,000 centipoise at a temperature of about 130 to about 177 degrees Celsius. The backsheet layer has a tensile strength of at least 5 Newtons per 25 millimeter width of material.

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