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FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
1151470 8/1983 Canada .
56-6097 2/1981 Japan .
Primary Examiner—John D. Yasko
Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Martha A. Michaels
[57] ABSTRACT
A superthin absorbent disposable product is provided having an absorbing layer containing superabsorbent and a wicking layer. The product is suitable for use in disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinent pads, wipes and the like.
21 Claims, 11 Drawing Figures
