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US5417679A
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Disposable absorbent articles with biodegradable backsheets
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1993-09-27
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Granted: 1995-05-23
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Expires: 2013-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Liquid impervious, biodegradable films are disclosed. In particular, the films comprise a blend of an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch with ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers or ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymers, and an aliphatic polyester such as polycaprolactone. Diapers, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, and the like, containing backsheets prepared from the foregoing materials are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Toms
- 👤 Andrew J. Wnuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L15/00; A61L15/16; A61L15/22; A61L15/225; C; C08; C08L; C08L67/00; C08L67/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid pervious topsheet; b) a liquid impervious backsheet joined with said topsheet; said backsheet comprising a blend of: (i) an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, wherein said copolymer has a vinyl alcohol content of from about 50 mole % to about 80 mole %; and (ii) an aliphatic polyester selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone and the oxidation product of an ethylenecarbon monoxide copolymer and a peroxyacid oxidizing agent, the weight ratio of said aliphatic polyester to said interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and copolymer being at least 1:1; and c) an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid pervious topsheet; b) a liquid impervious backsheet joined with said topsheet; said backsheet comprising a blend of: (i) an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, wherein said copolymer has a vinyl alcohol content of from about 50 mole % to about 80 mole %; and (ii) an aliphatic polyester selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone and the oxidation product of an ethylenecarbon monoxide copolymer and a peroxyacid oxidizing agent, the weight ratio of said aliphatic polyester to said interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and copolymer being at least 1:1; and c) an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein the backsheet comprises from about 10% to about 50% by weight of said interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and copolymer, and from about 50% to about 90% by weight of the aliphatic polyester.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The absorbent article of claim 2 wherein less than 40% of the starch in the backsheet is free and in the form of particles having an average number diameter below 1 micrometer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The absorbent article of claim 2 wherein the backsheet comprises from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and copolymer, and from about 60% to about 80% by weight of the aliphatic polyester.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The absorbent article of claim 4 wherein less than 20% of the starch in the backsheet is free and in the form of particles having an average number diameter below 1 micrometer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein the aliphatic polyester is polycaprolactone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein the aliphatic polyester is the oxidation product of an ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer and a peroxyacid oxidizing agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 in the form of a disposable diaper, sanitary napkin or pantiliner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein said absorbent core contains an absorbent gelling material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The absorbent article of claim 1 wherein the interpenetrated network of destructurized starch and an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer further comprises a plasticizer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The absorbent article of claim 10 wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of urea, glycerol, glycerol monoesters, sorbitol, sorbitol esters, sorbitol ethers, and glycols.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
111 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid pervious topsheet; b) a liquid impervious backsheet joined with said topsheet; said backsheet comprising a blend of: (i) an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch, an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having a vinyl alcohol content of from about 50 mole % to about 80 mole %, and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of urea, glycerol, glycerol monoesters, sorbitol, sorbitol esters, sorbitol ethers, and glycols; and (ii) polycaprolactone, wherein the weight ratio of said polycaprolactone to said interpenetrated network of destructurized starch, copolymer, and plasticizer is from about 3:2 to about 4:1; and c) an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
111 words
An absorbent article comprising: a) a liquid pervious topsheet; b) a liquid impervious backsheet joined with said topsheet; said backsheet comprising a blend of: (i) an interpenetrated network of destructurized starch, an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having a vinyl alcohol content of from about 50 mole % to about 80 mole %, and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of urea, glycerol, glycerol monoesters, sorbitol, sorbitol esters, sorbitol ethers, and glycols; and (ii) polycaprolactone, wherein the weight ratio of said polycaprolactone to said interpenetrated network of destructurized starch, copolymer, and plasticizer is from about 3:2 to about 4:1; and c) an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet.
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