CA2139382A1 - Integrated absorbent structures with density and liquid affinity gradients and methods for making the same - Google Patents

Integrated absorbent structures with density and liquid affinity gradients and methods for making the same

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CA2139382A1
CA2139382A1 CA002139382A CA2139382A CA2139382A1 CA 2139382 A1 CA2139382 A1 CA 2139382A1 CA 002139382 A CA002139382 A CA 002139382A CA 2139382 A CA2139382 A CA 2139382A CA 2139382 A1 CA2139382 A1 CA 2139382A1
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Ching-Yun M. Yang
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Johnson and Johnson Consumer Inc
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Mcneil-Ppc, Inc.
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Abstract

There is provided by this invention at least three integrated regions, each region having distinct density and fluid affinity gradients, wherein the density and fluid affinity of the composite continuously increases from top to bottom thereby facilitating effective fluid transport and efficient utilization of storage capacity. An additional layer of SA and tissue may be provided to the absorbent product to provide an absorbent structure with dry feel and low stain. Methods of forming integrated, multi-layered absorbent composites and structures comprising at least three regions wherein each region has distinct density and fluid affinity gradients and wherein the density and fluid affinity of the composite continuously increases from top to bottom, are also provided herein.
CA 2139382 1994-01-03 1994-12-30 Integrated absorbent structures with density and liquid affinity gradients and methods for making the same Expired - Fee Related CA2139382C (en)

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