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Stretchable absorbent composite

  • US 4,891,258 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1987
  • Issued: 01/02/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An absorbent composite comprising:

  • (a) a first layer;

    (b) a second layer;

    (c) an absorbent positioned between said first and second layers; and

    (d) an elastic layer positioned between said first layer and said absorbent, said elastic layer being resiliently stretchable in at least one direction from about 25% to 80% of an initial unstretched length with an elastic recovery of at least 10%, said elastic layer being bonded to both said first layer and said absorbent in at least a partially stretched condition wherein rugosities are formed in a substantial portion of both said absorbent and said first layer when said elastic layer is relaxed.

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