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Absorbent composite having fibrous bands

US6867346B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2000
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/699
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent composite having fibrous bands is described. The composite includes one or more fibrous bands in a fibrous base. The base includes a fibrous matrix and absorbent material. The fibrous bands are substantially free of absorbent material. Absorbent articles that include the composite and methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

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