Patent ID: 6416697
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A method for forming an article having a plurality of strata which include superabsorbent material and a fibrous matrix, said method comprising:a moving of a forming surface in a forming chamber along a forming path length; a depositing of a first fibrous stratum of fiber material to overlie said forming surface, said first fibrous stratum having a first stratum thickness; a directing of a first quantity of superabsorbent material to form a selected combination with said first fibrous stratum and provide a first superabsorbent-containing stratum; a depositing of a second fibrous stratum of fiber material to overlie said first fibrous stratum, said second fibrous stratum having a second stratum thickness; and a directing of a second quantity of superabsorbent material to form a selected combination with said second fibrous stratum and provide a second superabsorbent-containing stratum; wherein said first quantity of superabsorbent material is directed onto a portion of said forming surface which substantially corresponds to a first 25% of said forming path length.