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Absorbent Articles

Patent No. EP3827798 (titled "Absorbent Articles") was filed by Ontex on Mar 21, 2019. The application was issued on Jun 22, 2022.

Patent Summary

An absorbent core for hygiene products that combines a channeled core with a specially designed acquisition distribution layer to achieve both rapid fluid acquisition and exceptional dryness. The core features one or more channels that enhance fluid distribution, while the acquisition distribution layer is optimized to quickly collect and transport fluid surges to the core's retention zone. This synergistic combination enables the absorbent article to maintain a dry feel while rapidly absorbing fluid insults.

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DRYLOCKMar 22, 2023ARNOLD & SIEDSMA
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDEMar 22, 2023DEHNS

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EP3827798

ONTEX
Application Number
EP20213288A
Filing Date
Mar 21, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 20, 2022
Publication Date
Jun 22, 2022
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