Absorbent product with creped nonwoven dampness inhibitor
US6673980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/51462
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article including a liquid-permeable top layer, an absorbent core layer, a breathable outer cover, and a creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer between the absorbent core and breathable outer cover. The creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer has a level of creping of about 5-75%, and is preferably permanently creped. The creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer serves as a dampness inhibitor which reduces or prevents perceived dampness on the external surface of the outer cover by lowering thermal conductivity between the absorbent core and the outer cover surface.
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