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Absorbent article

US6955667B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateOct 22, 1997
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/4752
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable top layer, a liquid-impermeable back layer, and a liquid retentive absorbent member, interposed between the top layer and the back layer. The absorbent member is arranged to form an opposing pair of barrier cuffs which are within longitudinal edges of the top layer and extend along the longitudinal edges. A pocket portion is formed between the pair of barrier cuffs.

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