Color printed laminated structure, absorbent article comprising the same and process for manufacturing the same
US9707133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for manufacturing a disposable absorbent article is disclosed. The method includes providing a first nonwoven layer with bi-component fibers and having a first surface and an opposing second surface; color printing the first nonwoven layer on at least one of the first or second surface; providing a second nonwoven layer with bi-component fibers and a first and an opposing second surface; joining the first and the second nonwoven layers together to form a laminate structure, wherein the color printing faces the second nonwoven layer; providing a topsheet, an absorbent core, and a backsheet; and placing the laminate between a topsheet and an absorbent core such that the color printing is visible through the topsheet.
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