Patent · US Expired

Management of incontinence

USRE30972E · kind E · reissue

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1980
Grant dateJun 15, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

An assembly for the management of incontinence with an absorbent hydrophilic layer behind a hydrophobic layer. The hydrophilic layer is formed of aligned cellulosic staple fibers of at least 0.5 in length and denier in the range of 2 to 7 in a cross-laid web and needled to form a felt which will absorb at least 350% by weight of urine based upon its dry weight.

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