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Absorbent device using an apertured nonwoven as an acquisition distribution layer

US7601415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24331
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An absorbent article having a topsheet, an intermediate layer, an absorbent core, and a backsheet, wherein the intermediate layer is formed of an apertured nonwoven. The intermediate layer may include stiffening means such as apertured film or an additional nonwoven layer.

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