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Multilayer absorbent structure

  • US 4,360,015 A
  • Filed: 05/14/1981
  • Issued: 11/23/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multilayer absorbent structure, which comprises:

  • (a) an exterior layer which contacts the wound surface;

    (b) an absorbent cellulosic layer joined to the exterior layer;

    (c) a nonabsorbent grid material which is joined on one side to the absorbent cellulosic layer and on the other side to a flexible absorbent member;

    (d) said flexible absorbent member formed of a flexible sheet of sponge material containing a web of absorbent fibers disposed on the flexible sheet and extending into the flexible sheet without extending through the flexible sheet;

    (e) a moisture resistant barrier layer making an outer layer which is joined to the lower side of the sponge material portion of the flexible absorbent member.

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