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Catamenial absorbent structures having thermally bonded layers for improved handling of menstrual fluids, and their use in catamenial pads having improved fit and comfort

Patent 5607414 Issued on March 4, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 3, 2015. 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.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 479096 filed on 07/03/1995

US Classes:

604/378, Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.)604/358, Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.)604/365, Containing fiber or material bonding substance604/366, Thermoplastic604/368, Collagen or gelling material604/370, Thermoplastic604/372Synthetic resin

Examiners

Primary: Weiss, John G.
Assistant: Zuttarelli, P.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 1230703 CA. 12/13/1987
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  • 2168612 GB. 12/13/1984
  • 2266465 GB 11/13/1993
  • 2269109 GB 02/13/1994
  • 91/11162 WO. 08/13/1991
  • 92/14430 WO. 09/13/1992

International Classes

A61F 013/15
A61F 013/20

Abstract

Thermally bonded absorbent structures for catamenial products, in particular catamenial pads, that provide improved ability in acquiring, distributing and storing aqueous body fluids, especially menstrual fluids, as well as better fit and comfort for the user of the products. These structures comprise an optional thermally bonded secondary topsheet, a thermally bonded absorbent core having a relatively higher capillary suction primary fluid distribution layer, an optional but preferred relatively lower capillary suction secondary distribution layer, a storage layer having absorbent gelling material, and an optional fibrous "dusting" layer. These thermally bonded absorbent structures are particularly useful with catamenial pads having a primary fluid pervious topsheet selected from apertured formed film topsheets and high loft nonwoven topsheets.

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