Biodegradable fluid-absorbing structures

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1992-01-06

1993-03-02

Isabella, David

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

604358, 604378, 6043851, 428284, 428913, 428402, A61F 1315, A61F 1320, B32B 516

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ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses a biodegradable fluid-absorbing structure in which the primary fluid barrier in the structure is a unique utilization of a material in the outer cover of the structure which forms a fluid barrier when exposed to a fluid exuded by an absorbent center section of the structure. The biodegradable fluid-absorbing structure of the invention is suitable for use in a disposable diaper, sanitary napkin, bed pan liner and the like, and is also flushable.

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patent: 4944734 (1990-07-01), Wallach
patent: 5009650 (1991-04-01), Bernardin
patent: 5026363 (1991-06-01), Pratt

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