摘要 |
Method and apparatus of manufacturing a liquid- absorbent article by deposition of particles suspended in fluid on a forming member under the influence of a pressure differential. The liquid-absorbent article is suitable for use as an absorbent component of a disposable absorbent product such as a sanitary napkin, a diaper, a urinary pad, an adult brief, a nursing pad, a tampon pledget and a desiccant for keeping goods dry during shipping and storage, among others. The method allows to produce anatomically shaped liquid-absorbent articles that better fit the perineal region of the wearer, and/or having a non-uniform thickness for improved absorption at selected areas. The invention also extends to a liquid- absorbent article produced by the aforementioned method.
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