US4537590A — Superthin absorbent product

Claim 1

Independent Claim 187 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed intermittently throughout said first layer, said particles or globules being present in at least about 200 percent dry-add-on basis, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate being compressed to substantially reduce its thickness.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 187 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed intermittently throughout said first layer, said particles or globules being present in at least about 200 percent dry-add-on basis, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate being compressed to substantially reduce its thickness.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 21 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 1 wherein said first layer is comprised of a nonwoven web of synthetic staple fibers.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 15 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 2 wherein the nonwoven web is comprised of polyester.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 22 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 1 wherein the thickness of the composite is less than one-half its thickness in uncompressed form.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 19 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 1 wherein said second layer is comprised of chemically delignified wood pulp fibers.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 16 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 1 wherein said second layer is comprised of peat moss.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 35 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 1 wherein the superabsorbent material is present in an amount from about 200 percent to about 1,500 percent, dry weight, based on the dry weight of said fibrous web.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 166 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 166 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 19 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 8 wherein said first fibrous layer is comprised of a nonwoven fibrous web.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 17 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 9 wherein said nonwoven fibrous web is comprised of polyester fibers.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 36 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 8 wherein the superabsorbent material is present in an amount from about 200 percent to about 1500 percent dry weight based on the dry weight of said fibrous first layer.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 19 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 8 wherein said second layer is comprised of chemically delignified wood pulp fibers.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 16 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 8 wherein said second layer is comprised of peat moss.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 16 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 8 wherein said second layer is comprised of rayon fibers.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 128 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising an absorbing layer, a transition zone, and a wicking layer, said absorbing layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an intitial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , said wicking layer comprising particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss,rayon fibers, and mixtures thereof, some of said particles extending into and becoming integral with said absorbing layer to provide said transition zone, said absorbing layer having interspersed therein cuperabsorbent material present in an amount between about 200 percent and 1,500 percent dry weight basis based on said fibrous web dry weight basis, said composite in its compressed form.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 128 words

An absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising an absorbing layer, a transition zone, and a wicking layer, said absorbing layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an intitial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , said wicking layer comprising particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss,rayon fibers, and mixtures thereof, some of said particles extending into and becoming integral with said absorbing layer to provide said transition zone, said absorbing layer having interspersed therein cuperabsorbent material present in an amount between about 200 percent and 1,500 percent dry weight basis based on said fibrous web dry weight basis, said composite in its compressed form.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 21 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 15 wherein said fibrous web is comprised of a nonwoven fabric of synthetic staple fibers.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 16 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 16 wherein the nonwoven fabric is comprised of polyester fibers.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 19 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 15 wherein said wicking layer is comprised of chemically delignified wood pulp fibers.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 16 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 15 wherein said wicking layer is comprised of peat moss.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 35 words

The compressed composite laminate of claim 15 wherein said superabsorbent material is present in an amout from about 400 percent to about 1,200 percent dry weight basis based on said fibrous web dry weight basis.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 154 words

A disposable diaper containing an absorbent pad wherein said absorbent pad is comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising an absorbing layer, a transition zone, and a wicking layer, said absorbing layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , said wicking layer comprising hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, some of said particles extending into and becoming integral with said absorbing layer to provide said transition zone, said absorbing layer having interspersed therein superabsorbent material present in an amount between about 200 percent and 1,500 percent dry weight basis based on said fibrous web dry weight basis, said composite in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 154 words

A disposable diaper containing an absorbent pad wherein said absorbent pad is comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising an absorbing layer, a transition zone, and a wicking layer, said absorbing layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , said wicking layer comprising hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, some of said particles extending into and becoming integral with said absorbing layer to provide said transition zone, said absorbing layer having interspersed therein superabsorbent material present in an amount between about 200 percent and 1,500 percent dry weight basis based on said fibrous web dry weight basis, said composite in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 20 words

The disposable diaper of claim 21 wherein said absorbent pad is comprised of two or more absorbent compressed composite laminates.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 34 words

The disposable diaper of claim 21 wherein said compressed composite laminate is comprised of a polyester nonwoven web and the wicking layer of said compressed composite is comprised of chemically delignified wood pulp fibers.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 22 words

The disposable diaper of claim 21 wherein said compressed composite laminate is comprised of an absorbing layer sandwiched between two wicking layers.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 180 words

A disposable diaper containing an absorbent pad wherein said absorbent pad is comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed for with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide perferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 180 words

A disposable diaper containing an absorbent pad wherein said absorbent pad is comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed for with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide perferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 204 words

A sanitary napkin containing an absorbent structure partially encompassed by a liquid barrier with a moisture-permeable overwrap, said absorbent structure being comprised of a disposable absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 204 words

A sanitary napkin containing an absorbent structure partially encompassed by a liquid barrier with a moisture-permeable overwrap, said absorbent structure being comprised of a disposable absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 28 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 26 wherein said absorbent structure comprises two compressed composite laminates superimposed one upon the other with the absorbing layers immediately adjacent one another.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 179 words

A sanitary napkin containing an absorbent structure, said absorbent structure being comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 179 words

A sanitary napkin containing an absorbent structure, said absorbent structure being comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 191 words

A tampon having as its absorbent portion an absorbent compressed composite laminate said laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said particles or globules being of a size and spacing whereby said particles do not interfere with the absorption of liquid by adjacent particles, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 191 words

A tampon having as its absorbent portion an absorbent compressed composite laminate said laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coextensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said particles or globules being of a size and spacing whereby said particles do not interfere with the absorption of liquid by adjacent particles, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 24 words

The tampon of claim 29 whrein said compressed composite laminate is comprised of two wicking layers one on each side of an absorbing layer.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 184 words

A tampon containing an absorbent structure said absorbent structure being comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer prior to incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 184 words

A tampon containing an absorbent structure said absorbent structure being comprised of an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous layer having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer prior to incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to incorporation of the superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 196 words

A wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric as a substrate having affixed thereto a disposable absorbent compressed composite laminate said laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coxtensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly randomly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 196 words

A wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric as a substrate having affixed thereto a disposable absorbent compressed composite laminate said laminate comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a transition zone integrally and intimately connecting said first and second layers and being substantially coxtensive therewith, said first layer comprising a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight less than about 2 oz/yd 2 , and a plurality of particles or globules of superabsorbent material disposed substantially throughout said first layer, said second layer comprising substantially uniformly randomly disposed, frictionally engaged hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, said particles being sufficiently closely spaced to adjacent particles to promote rapid movement of liquid along the plane of said layer, and said transition zone comprising portions of said engaged particles extending into and becoming integral with said first layer with portions of said engaged particles in intimate contact with said superabsorbent material, said composite laminate in its compressed form being less than one-half its thickness in an uncompressed form.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 174 words

A wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric having affixed thereto an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous laver having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 174 words

A wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric having affixed thereto an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising: a first fibrous laver having a given thickness dimension in uncompressed form, superabsorbent material within said first layer and cooperating with the fibers of said first layer to retain said first layer in a compressed form with a thickness dimension less than said given thickness dimension; and a second layer discrete from but united to said first layer, said second layer having no superabsorbent material therewithin and being denser than said first layer prior to the incorporation of superabsorbent therein, to provide preferential wicking of liquid within said second layer, whereby liquid wetted upon said composite in a given area is transported in said second layer away from said given area and distributed to portions of said first layer remote from said given area, said superabsorbent material upon swelling permitting said first fibrous layer to expand from said compressed form upon absorption of liquid in said superabsorbent material to thereby provide increased liquid holding capacity within said first layer.

Claim 45

Independent Claim 122 words

A method for forming an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising forming a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 ; interspersing therein superabsorbent material in an amount between about 200 percent and about 1,500 percent, dry weight basis, based on said fibrous web dry weight basis to form an absorbing layer; contacting a wicking layer comprised of hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, with one surface of said absorbing layer and, compressing said layers sufficiently to reduce the thickness thereof by at least 50 percent.

Claim 46

Independent Claim 122 words

A method for forming an absorbent compressed composite laminate comprising forming a fibrous web having a dry bulk recovery of at least about 30 percent, an initial dry bulk of at least about 20 cc/gm, and a weight of less than about 2 oz/yd 2 ; interspersing therein superabsorbent material in an amount between about 200 percent and about 1,500 percent, dry weight basis, based on said fibrous web dry weight basis to form an absorbing layer; contacting a wicking layer comprised of hydrophilic particles selected from the group consisting of cellulosic fibers, peat moss, rayon fibers and mixtures thereof, with one surface of said absorbing layer and, compressing said layers sufficiently to reduce the thickness thereof by at least 50 percent.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1988-08-26	1989-02-25	1989-08-27	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1992-08-26	1993-02-25	1993-08-27	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1996-08-26	1997-02-25	1997-08-27	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Superthin absorbent product

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