Abstract: An absorbent structure in an absorbent product such as a diaper, an incontinence protector, a sanitary napkin, a panty liner or dressing, where the absorbent structure is formed of a piece of foamed material, which as an integrated unit has a liquid permeable surface and a corresponding surface which is liquid-proof and an absorbent layer between them. The liquid-proof surface can preferably be the skin of closed cells, which during manufacturing is formed on the piece of foamed material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 5, 2000
Assignee:
SCA Hygene Products Aktiebolag
Inventors:
Lars Gustafsson, Anette Buschka, Pia Kalentun, Andrea Schmid