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Absorbent core for use in absorbent articles

US9730843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

Rodrigo Rosati · Francavilla al Mare, IT
Holger Beruda · Schwalbach, DE
Hans Adolf Jackels · Mechernich, DE
Juliane Kamphus · Schwalbach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 21, 2016
Grant date	Aug 15, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 21, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2013/53908
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent core suitable for use in an absorbent article comprising: a first absorbent layer, the first absorbent layer comprising a first substrate, and a layer of cross-linked cellulose fibers deposited on the first substrate, a second absorbent layer, the second absorbent layer comprising a second substrate, a layer of superabsorbent polymer particles deposited on the second substrate and a fibrous layer of thermoplastic adhesive material covering the layer of superabsorbent polymer particles. The first and second absorbent layers being combined together such that at least a portion of the fibrous layer of thermoplastic adhesive material contacts at least a portion of the layer of cross-linked cellulose fibers of the first absorbent layer.

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