Interlabial absorbent article with soluble adhesive and time-delayed dispersion
US8226622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/15211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interlabial absorbent article configured for disposition primarily within the vestibule of a female wearer includes a generally liquid permeable cover sheet, a generally liquid impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent material disposed between the cover sheet and the back sheet. A time-delayed water soluble adhesive combination joins the cover sheet and back sheet together with the absorbent material sandwiched therebetween. The adhesive combination is configured so as to maintain structural integrity of the article for a time period of at least about two hours after the article is immersed in water by being flushed while ensuring that the article breaks up within about 24-72 hours after flushing.
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