A61F 2013/53958

Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body ; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of the absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers {with thermoplastic agent, i.e. softened by heat with separate adhesive layer}