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Barrier element fabrics, barrier elements, and protective articles incorporating such elements

  • US 5,683,809 A
  • Filed: 05/05/1994
  • Issued: 11/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A waste containment article comprising a filmless hydrophobic barrier element selected from the group consisting of barrier cuffs and fluid-impervious backing components, the filmless hydrophobic barrier element comprising a nonwoven fabric comprising carded and bonded hydrophobic polyolefin staple fibers, substantially all of the staple fibers having a dpf value of not more than about 2.0, and:

  • (1) having a water hydrostatic head value of at least about 60 mm; and

    (2) having a fabric weight of at least about 10 gsy.

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