Abstract: An absorbent open network has water-insoluble but water-swellable particles spaced from one another but integral with the network to provide an absorbent structure which is useful as an element in a disposable, body fluid-absorbing article, such as a disposable diaper, sanitary napkin, or the like. Also disclosed are methods for making the absorbent open network structure, and disposable diapers incorporating such absorbent structures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 8, 1978
Date of Patent:
November 25, 1980
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson
Inventors:
Frederick K. Mesek, George A. M. Butterworth, Talivaldis Cepuritis