Patent ID: 7718021
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for forming and stabilizing an absorbent composite web, comprising, conforming a first web onto a forming surface having a plurality of raised nubs having upper surfaces, the first web defining a plurality of bond areas corresponding to those portions of the first web overlying the upper surfaces of the nubs, depositing absorbent material onto the first web to form a unitary absorbent core having a plurality of holes therein, joining a second web to the first web at the bond areas to form an absorbent composite web, wherein the unitary absorbent core is positioned between the first web and the second web, wherein the bonding areas are substantially free of absorbent material, and the first web and the second web are bonded together through the holes in the absorbent core, and removing the absorbent composite web from the forming surface.