Disposable sanitary garment
OwnerJerry J. Yetter, Charles D. Broaddusinventors
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Abstract
Disposable sanitary garments comprise topsheet and/or backsheet materials prepared from polymers based on glycolic acid, lactic acid, and mixtures thereof. Disposable sanitary articles having absorbent cores comprising oxidized cellulose are also provided. Diapers, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, and the like, prepared from the foregoing materials are disclosed.
Claims15
A disposable absorbent structure, comprising a water-permeable topsheet, an absorbent core, and a water-impermeable backsheet, said structure being characterized in that said backsheet comprises a flexible film comprising a lactic acid-based or glycolic acid-based polyester.
A disposable absorbent structure, comprising a water-permeable topsheet, an absorbent core and a water-impermeable backsheet, said structure being characterized in that said topsheet comprises a flexible porous sheet or woven or nonwoven web of polymer comprising a lactic acid-based or glycolic acid-based polyester.
A disposable absorbent structure comprising a water-permeable topsheet, a water-impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core, said structure being characterized in that said absorbent core comprises oxidized cellulose.
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