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Number: 604/378
Name: Surgery > Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material (e.g., receptacles, etc.) > Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) > Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.)
Description: Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a layer or the collecting means which is characterized by specific structure or composition which, by the nature of the material provides capillary action and allows the movement of the absorbed body liquids from one component of the collecting means or the movement of the absorbed body liquids from one portion of the component to another portion thereof in order to maintain that portion of the collecting means next to the body or body orifice as dry as possible.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
604/379 Compressed layer 187
604/381 Layer coated or treated to decrease absorbency 111
604/383 Needled or punched layer 235


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7619132 Degradable breathable multilayer film with improved properties and method of making same Nov. 17, 2009
7615040 Thin, flexible, low capacity absorbent article with leakage protection Nov. 10, 2009
7615039 Body attachable drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin Nov. 10, 2009
7612249 Disposable absorbent article Nov. 3, 2009
7608748 Absorbent sanitary product Oct. 27, 2009
7601144 Absorbent article with improved fit Oct. 13, 2009
7598428 Absorbent article and method of production Oct. 6, 2009
7598427 Absorbent article with improved leakage protection Oct. 6, 2009
7597689 Disposable absorbent article with improved topsheet Oct. 6, 2009
7594904 Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin Sep. 29, 2009
7589251 Disposable absorbent article having capacity to store low-viscosity fecal material Sep. 15, 2009
7589250 Absorbent article and method of production of an absorbent article Sep. 15, 2009
7589249 Multiple zone apertured web Sep. 15, 2009
7588822 Absorbent articles surface cross-linked superabsorbent polymer particles made by a method of using ultraviolet radiation and brOnsted acids Sep. 15, 2009
7582074 Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin Sep. 1, 2009
7578810 Body attachable drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin with AI, MCB and BW values Aug. 25, 2009
7572248 Unitary disposable pant-type garment with non-elasticized gap between stretch side panels and absorbent assembly Aug. 11, 2009
7566329 Drapeable absorbent article Jul. 28, 2009
7547815 Absorbent pad having zones with different flexibilities Jun. 16, 2009
7537585 Absorbent article May. 26, 2009
7534928 Topsheet for absorbent article May. 19, 2009
7521588 Polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression Apr. 21, 2009
7518032 Three-dimensional apertured film for transmitting dynamically-deposited and statically-retained fluids Apr. 14, 2009
7514591 Interlabial absorbent article with improved flushability characteristics Apr. 7, 2009
7504553 Absorbent article Mar. 17, 2009
7491864 Absorbent article for body fluids and production method thereof Feb. 17, 2009
7491195 Performance index for absorbent articles having improved leakage performance Feb. 17, 2009
7488535 Absorbent cores for absorbent diapers having reduced thickness and improved liquid handling and retention performance and comprising a super absorbent polymer Feb. 10, 2009
7488310 Sanitary napkin including a moisture sensitive stabilizing layer Feb. 10, 2009
7482505 Single-use hygiene article Jan. 27, 2009
7473817 Absorbent article Jan. 6, 2009
7470264 Disposable absorbent article with pocket for isolating feces from urine Dec. 30, 2008
7465373 Unitary stratified composite Dec. 16, 2008
7462755 Absorbent article comprising edge barriers comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition Dec. 9, 2008
7458959 Breathable absorbent article Dec. 2, 2008
7438707 Absorbent articles with absorbent pad gapping Oct. 21, 2008
7435244 Diaper design having zones of reduced stiffness and continuous breathability Oct. 14, 2008
7435243 Disposable absorbent article having barrier leg cuff and elasticized outer leg cuff Oct. 14, 2008
7432413 Disposable absorbent article having side panels with structurally, functionally and visually different regions Oct. 7, 2008
7431715 Absorbent article Oct. 7, 2008
7429689 Absorbent article with center fill performance Sep. 30, 2008
7425664 Dental absorbent pad Sep. 16, 2008
7404810 Absorbent article comprising improved edge barriers comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition Jul. 29, 2008
7402723 Polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression Jul. 22, 2008
7402157 Absorbent article having perception of depth Jul. 22, 2008
7396349 Wrapped absorbent core Jul. 8, 2008
7387621 Interlabial pad Jun. 17, 2008
7378568 Acquisition distribution layer having void volumes for an absorbent article May. 27, 2008
7378567 Absorbent body for hygiene articles May. 27, 2008
7378566 Absorbent core including folded substrate May. 27, 2008



 
 
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