Absorbent structures with integrated contact elements
US9386897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1023
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent stricture.
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