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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 1997
Filed:
Feb. 15, 1995
Richard S Yeo, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Duane G Uitenbroek, Little Chute, WI (US);
Jennifer R Powers, Woodstock, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A patterned nonwoven fabric comprising polymeric strands which include a primary polymeric component and are bonded together without the use of compression, but instead with a heat activated adhesive polymeric component which adheres the respective primary components together. The fabric has an embossed pattern of densified areas separated by high loft areas. Preferably, the strands are continuous, crimped, multicomponent filaments. Also preferably, the nonwoven fabric is laminated to a liquid barrier film to form an outercover material for products such as personal care absorbent articles, and the like. Methods for making these materials are also encompassed.