Patent · US Expired

Tab fastener with furcated fixed end

US3983876A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 1975
Grant dateOct 5, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 16, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/58
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward an infant and a backing sheet defining a diaper outside surface is provided with adhesive tabs having a free end and a furcated fixed end which includes at least three integral anchoring legs. Each leg is provided with an adhesive coating on one face thereof. The fixed end is permanently attached by means of the adhesive coatings to the diaper facing and backing sheets, at least one leg being attached to the facing sheet and the remaining legs being attached to the backing sheet. The free end of the tab has an adhesive coating on one face thereof, is releasably attached to a release region provided on the diaper inside surface for such a purpose and is movable from a folded-over position, wherein the free end is releasably adhered to the release region, to a working position wherein the adhesive-coated free end is available for use in securing the diaper about an infant.

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