Absorbent article with phase change material

Details Absorbent article with phase change material Absorbent article with phase change material

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Kidwell, Michele (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S385010, C604S359000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989471

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent article which includes a phase change material capable of adding or removing heat to or from at least a portion of the absorbent article to perform a useful function on the article. The phase change material may be activated by an action of the wearer or caregiver or by environmental conditions between the article and wearer.

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