Distribution strip for absorbent products
US6958431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/15422
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are absorbent structures for use in disposable absorbent products for absorbing bodily fluids, wherein the absorbent structure includes a fluid storage layer including matrix fibers and a superabsorbent polymer for receiving fluids and a distribution strip positioned below the fluid storage layer. The distribution strip includes cellulosic fibers and has a basis weight of between 45 grams per square meter and 140 grams per square meter and a density of between 0.20 grams per cubic centimeter and 0.60 grams per cubic centimeter.
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