Absorbent article
First Claim
1. An absorbent article comprising:
- a absorbent nonwoven fabric having a density from about 0.01 g/cc to about 0.05 g/cc, said nonwoven fabric having a first major surface and a second major surface; and
an apertured film secured to at least one major surface of the nonwoven fabric.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an absorbent article and a method for manufacturing the same. The absorbent article is made from an absorbent nonwoven fabric having a density from about 0.01 g/cc to about 0.05 g/cc. The absorbent nonwoven fabric has a first major surface and a second major surface. An apertured film is secured, e.g., by frictional engagement or with the use of an adhesive, to the first major surface of the nonwoven fabric. Optionally, a top layer may be secured to the second major surface of the nonwoven fabric. The absorbent article may be used as a wound covering or as a component of a variety of products such as adhesive bandages, disposable diapers and sanitary protection products.
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1. An absorbent article comprising:
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a absorbent nonwoven fabric having a density from about 0.01 g/cc to about 0.05 g/cc, said nonwoven fabric having a first major surface and a second major surface; and
an apertured film secured to at least one major surface of the nonwoven fabric. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of making an absorben article comprising:
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placing an apertured film on a surface with one major surface thereof facing upwardly;
applying an adhesive to a first major surface of an absorbent nonwoven fabric having a density from about 0.01 g/cc to about 0.05 g/cc;
placing the adhesive-coated first major surface of the nonwoven fabric on the upwardly facing first major surface of the apertured film; and
allowing the adhesive to set. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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