US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 381
.~.~.~ Layer coated or treated to decrease absorbency

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604 /   HD   SURGERY

317  DF  MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) {5}
358  DF  .~ Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) {13}
378  DF  .~.~ Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) {3}
381.~.~.~ Layer coated or treated to decrease absorbency {1}
382  DF  .~.~.~.~> Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/381

Layer coated or treated to decrease absorbency:

(under subclass 378) Subject matter wherein a surface of the layer of the collecting means has been treated with a composition or has been subjected to some process or action such that the surface area of the collecting means so affected will diminish in its ability to absorb body fluids.