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Structured fibrous web

US8759606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims

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Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

Eric Bryan Bond · Maineville, US
Carola Elke Beatrice Krippner · Idstein, DE
John Brian Strube · Okeana, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 3, 2009
Grant date	Jun 24, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2013/53721
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to disposable absorbent articles comprising a structured fibrous web, the structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.

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