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Absorbent devices

CA 1197953 A · Owner: The Procter & Gamble Company · Inventors: Gellert, Dale A.

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Dale A. Gellert, ABSTRACT Absorbent devices, such as catamenial tampons and catamenial pads. The devices comprise an unbonded array of non-absorbent, hydrophillic, resilient moisture insensitive, fibers contained within a porous overwrap. When the devices are intended to be presented in the compressed state the, compressed density of the mass of fibers should be less than about 0.3 grams per cubic centimeter. The devices can contain ancillary absorbent material.

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  • Granted December 17, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 17, 2002.
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FiledApril 13, 1982
GrantedDecember 17, 1985
Term endedDecember 17, 2002
Patent numberCA 1197953 A
Classification (IPC)A61F13/24

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1983198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedApril 13, 1982Patent grantedDec 17, 1985Term endedDec 17, 2002

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