Title:
ABSORBENT INSERT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/009897
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A discrete absorbent insert includes an absorbent core positioned between a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet and the second sheet extend beyond the core and are joined together to form a seal. The absorbent core has at least 40% superabsorbent. The absorbent insert has an intake layer of at least 100 gsm between the first sheet and the absorbent core. The first sheet and the second sheet are fluid permeable, spunbond webs of synthetic polymer filaments. The absorbent insert is devoid of a fluid-impervious layer and has an absorbent capacity of at least 600 g. The first end section of the absorbent core has a maximum width of at least 135 mm, the central section of the absorbent core has a maximum width of less than 90 mm, and the second end section of the absorbent core has a maximum width of at least 135 mm.
Inventors:
DE BRUIN PAULA KATHERINE (US)
EVENSON STACY ELAINE (US)
BISHOP DAVID FLEGER (US)
JOHNSTON ANGELA ANN (US)
MCMORROW CONNIE MAY (US)
RUMAN MARCILLE FAYE (US)
ROBAIDEK BROOKE ANN (US)
STEIN ALISSA FRANCES (US)
SHAW KATHERINE CAROL (US)
BARRIGER KYLE MARK (US)
EVENSON STACY ELAINE (US)
BISHOP DAVID FLEGER (US)
JOHNSTON ANGELA ANN (US)
MCMORROW CONNIE MAY (US)
RUMAN MARCILLE FAYE (US)
ROBAIDEK BROOKE ANN (US)
STEIN ALISSA FRANCES (US)
SHAW KATHERINE CAROL (US)
BARRIGER KYLE MARK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2013/055666
Publication Date:
April 17, 2014
Filing Date:
July 10, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
KIMBERLY CLARK CO (US)
International Classes:
A61F13/505; A61F13/15; A61F13/49; A61F13/496
Foreign References:
| EP1448140B1 | 2011-03-23 | |||
| US6254583B1 | 2001-07-03 | |||
| US20030004484A1 | 2003-01-02 | |||
| US6575952B2 | 2003-06-10 | |||
| US6262331B1 | 2001-07-17 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2872094A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FOSTER III, R., Joseph et al. (INC.2300 Winchester Roa, Neenah Wisconsin, US)
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