Apparatus for absorbing moisture
Patent 4502156 Issued on March 5, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 30, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 30, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/556675 filed on 11/30/1983US Classes:2/181, With sweats or other supplementary head engaging member2/171.2, With therapeutic device, medicament, or perfume2/918, Head covering604/378Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Schroeder, Werner H.Assistant: Ellis, Mary A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA42C 5/00 (20060101)A42C 5/02 (20060101) A47K 10/00 (20060101) A61F 13/15 (20060101) A47K 10/16 (20060101) AbstractAn improved nonwoven polypropylene fabric, having the fibers on one side fused and the fibers on the opposite side unfused, which fabric when wetted exhibits a wet feeling on the fused side and a substantially dry feeling on the unfused side. Also disclosed are bandage, diaper, hat sweatband and headband or wristband structures employing the fabric as well as a method of transferring moisture from a moisture-bearing surface utilizing the fabric.Other References
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