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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 09, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark D Alper, Mukwonago, WI (US);
Diane M Strelow, Waukesha, WI (US);
Assignee:
Ato Findley, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
1562733 ; 1562757 ; 156283 ; 156320 ; 604365 ; 604379 ;
Abstract
A method of utilizing microwave energy in the manufacture of disposable nonwoven absorbent articles such as diapers and feminine care products. More specifically, the traditional hot melt adhesives utilized in the production of disposable nonwoven absorbent articles are replaced by adhesives that are microwave sensitive, and which can be activated by microwave energy to provide strong bonds for the finished article.