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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2020
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Bradley W. Schoon, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Daniel T. Labash, Appleton, WI (US);
Mark J. Beitz, Appleton, WI (US);
David G. Biggs, New London, WI (US);
Kate T. Bowen, Kaukauna, WI (US);
Michelle L. Graverson, Appleton, WI (US);
Andrew T. Baker, Norcross, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing may comprise, directing a stream of particles toward a layer, spraying the stream with a first adhesive, the first adhesive contacting the stream at a first contact point, spraying the stream with a second adhesive, the second adhesive contacting the stream at a second contact point, the first contact point being different from the second contact point, depositing the intermixed particles, first adhesive, and second adhesive onto the layer, and covering the mixture of the particles, the first adhesive, and the second adhesive with a second layer.