Absorbent article comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic...

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2005-10-05

2011-10-11

Stephens, Jacqueline F (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S368000, C604S370000, C604S372000, C604S374000, C604S375000, C604S377000, C604S378000

Reexamination Certificate

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08034990

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article such as a diaper, panty diaper, panty liner, sanitary napkin or incontinence protection, wherein at least one part of this absorbent article has a pattern of at least one hydrophilic and at least one hydrophobic region wherein the at least one hydrophilic region and/or the at least one hydrophobic region are present as a coating on the part of the absorbent article. The coated part is preferably a liquid-permeable topsheet.

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