Stabilized absorbent composite
US8519213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/5307
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article includes a liquid pervious liner, a liquid impervious back sheet, and an absorbent composite located between the liner and the back sheet. The absorbent composite includes a first sheet, a second sheet, and a unitary absorbent core. The unitary absorbent core has a plurality of holes there through, wherein each hole has an area less than 200 mm2. The unitary absorbent core has a uniform density and is positioned between the first sheet and the second sheet. The first sheet is directly joined with the second sheet at a plurality of bond points. The bond points are located within the holes and are substantially devoid of absorbent material.
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