Absorbent article and components thereof having improved softness signals, and methods for manufacturing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8841507
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13213198

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An absorbent article having improved softness signals is disclosed. The article may include a topsheet or a backsheet including a nonwoven web. The web may have a basis weight of 30 gsm or less, may be formed of spunlaid fibers including polyolefin and up to 5 percent by weight TiO2, and may be impressed with a pattern of bond impressions to a bond area percentage of at least 10 percent forming a pattern of bonded regions and raised regions. The web may have opacity of 42 or greater; have an average height difference between bonded regions and raised regions of at least 280 μm; be hydroengorged; and/or have a cross-direction tensile strength of 350 gf/cm. A nonwoven web manufactured to have a suitable combination of such features exhibits an enhanced appearance of softness, soft tactile feel and satisfactory mechanical attributes, while being relatively cost effective.

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  • FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.;THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coslett, W Andrew Drums, US 17 545
Kanya, Kevin Ronald Liberty Township, US 24 292
Parsons, John C Mountain Top, US 27 233

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