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Unitary absorbent multilayered core

US7642207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2002
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/696
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a unitary absorbent core including a first fibrous absorbent layer of (a) natural fibers, synthetic fibers or a mixture thereof, (b) a binder which is a synthetic binder fiber or powder, a hydrophilic emulsion polymer binder or a mixture thereof, the fibrous absorbent layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface in contact, optionally coextensively in contact, with an upper surface of a synthetic carrier which has a lower surface integral with a first hydrophobic vapor-transmissive moisture barrier. The present invention is also directed to a receptacle for food incorporating the unitary absorbent core. The present invention is also directed to a filter element incorporating the unitary absorbent core.

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