Patent · US Expired

Absorbent articles

US6649806B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2001
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/404
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an absorbent article that includes a synergistic combination of a) a pH-regulating substance in the form of a partially neutralized superabsorbent material, and b) lactic acid bacteria wherein after being wetted and worn close to the skin, the article has a pH value in the range of 3.5-5.5, preferably within the range of 3.5-4.9, and most preferably within the range of 4.1-4.7.

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