Low density flexible resilient absorbent open-cell thermoplastic foam
US7291382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249958
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A low density, flexible, resilient, absorbent open-cell thermoplastic foam includes a combination of thermoplastic elastomer, ethylene ionomer, stiff polymer, and surfactant selected to provide various advantageous properties. The foam is useful in personal care absorbent articles, medical absorbent articles, absorbent wiping articles, and a variety of other applications.
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