Process for forming a apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, plastic web for absorbent articles having a textured wearer-contacting surface

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PATENT NO 5660788
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08478077

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A fluid pervious topsheet suitable for use on an absorbent article is disclosed. The topsheet includes an apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, fluid pervious web having a textured wearer-contacting surface. The composite web permits liquids to penetrate while providing an improved, less plastic-like feel and visual aesthetics. The process of the present invention, in one embodiment, comprises extruding a polymeric film onto a forming structure, applying a pneumatic pressure to the film to cause the film to be urged into substantial conformance with the forming structure, and depositing a particulate material on said film while the film is in a semi-molten state. In another embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises extruding a polymeric film onto a forming structure, depositing a particulate material on the film while the film is in a semi-molten state to form a composite web, and applying a pneumatic pressure to the film to cause the film to be urged into substantial conformance with the forming structure.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI OH 45202

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Ashton, Gregory Markham, CA 76 3042
Gray, Brian F Burlington, CA 5 133
Schettler, Michael J Barrie, CA 3 60

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