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Disclosed are fibers that are capable of spontaneously transporting certain fluids, for example aqueous fluids, such as water, on their surfaces. The fibers, especially in the form of tow, can be incorporated into absorbent articles, such as diapers, in order to transport fluids to more effectively

Disclosed are fibers that are capable of spontaneously transporting certain fluids, for example aqueous fluids, such as water, on their surfaces. The fibers, especially in the form of tow, can be incorporated into absorbent articles, such as diapers, in order to transport fluids to more effectively utilize the absorbent portion of the article. The fibers can be synthetically coated with absorbent materials.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A fiber extending along an axis, comprising a polymer and having a hydrophilic surface, wherein said fiber has a cross-section that includes(a) a spine extended along a first direction, said spine defined by first and second opposing sides that also extend in said first direction,(

[ We claim:] [1.] A fiber extending along an axis, comprising a polymer and having a hydrophilic surface, wherein said fiber has a cross-section that includes(a) a spine extended along a first direction, said spine defined by first and second opposing sides that also extend in said first direction,(b) a first set of at least three arms that project from said first side of said spine, thereby defining a first set of grooves,(c) a second set of at least three arms that project from said second side of said spine thereby defining a second set of grooves, rein(1) said fiber has a denier of between 3 and 1000 and(2) said cross-section has a shape, said shape of said cross-section is substantially the same as the shape of the cross-section shown in FIG. 9.