Absorbent article having fused layers

Details Absorbent article having fused layers Absorbent article having fused layers

1998-07-31

2000-08-15

Polutta, Mark O.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

604366, 604370, 604378, A61F 1320

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061039535

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having fused layers is provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web is a folded sheet which has a double z-folded cross-sectional configuration, which at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.

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Dr. Hermann Diehl, submission on behalf of opponent Kimberly-Clark in opposition against European equivalent of the present patent application, dated Feb. 9, 2000 (discussed in greater detail in Supplemental Information Disclosure Statement).

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