Comfortable and dry absorbent article

US7138561B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Christofer Fuchs · Kronberg, DE
• Martin Schnabel · Aalen, DE
• Manuela Schneider · Bensheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 6, 2004
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2006
• Expiry date: Aug 6, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/15406
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Acquisition members having 20 to 40 weight percent of a latex binder and 60 to 80 weight percent of polyester fibers are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The polyester fibers may further include 20 to 80 weight percent of a first type of fiber, and 20 to 80 weight percent of a second type of fiber, wherein the second type of fiber has spiral-crimped fibers.