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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2004
Manuela Schneider, Frankfurt, DE;
Christopfer Fuchs, Kronberg, DE;
Olaf Van Gansewinkel, Steinbach/Ts., DE;
Manuela Schneider, Frankfurt, DE;
Christopfer Fuchs, Kronberg, DE;
Olaf van Gansewinkel, Steinbach/Ts., DE;
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and acquisition members useful for such articles. More specifically, the invention relates to an acquisition member comprising a multitude of fibers and a latex binder, the liquid acquisition member having a void volume of at least 7 cubic centimeter per gram in the temperature range from 20° C. to 40° C., the binder comprising a dispersion of a polymer substance in an essentially aqueous medium, the polymer substance being capable of forming a film, said film having a tan δ value, as defined herein, at 20° C. and at 40° C., wherein the tan δ value at 40° C. is not greater than said tan δ value at 20° C.