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Water-absorbing material

Assignee: GOLDFARB KENNETH S
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Filing: 1969-05-26
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1989-05-26
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Abstract

Abstract A sheet which is a blend of water-insoluble fibers and pieces of film of a dry material which converts to a gel quickly on contact with a large amount of water. The blend is formed by suspending the fibers and film pieces in air. The sheet is useful in structures designed for absorbing body fluids, e.g. disposable diapers.

Inventors

  • 👤 David Torr

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 20:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/15577

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 16 words
Process as in claim 1 in which said particles are pieces of film of said material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 11 words
Process as in claim 1 in which said particles comprise starch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
Process as in claim 1 in which said humidification is effected by injecting a current of steam into said blend.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
Process as in claim 4 in which the steam injection is such as to cause the surfaces of said particles to become adhesive without destroying their integrity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 11 words
Process as in claim 5 in which said particles comprise guar.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1975-05-09 1975-11-08 1976-05-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-05-09 1979-11-08 1980-05-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-05-09 1983-11-08 1984-05-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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