Diaper with loop-type adhesive fastener
US3989047A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 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 comprising an elongated tape segment folded over to form a loop having an inner face and an outer face, the tabs including first and second terminal portions and a central portion integral with the terminal portions. The tape segment receives a marginal portion of the diaper between the terminal portions and is permanently attached to the facing and backing sheets by means of adhesive coatings on opposing inner faces of the terminal portions. An adhesive coating is provided on the outer face of the central portion of the tape segment, is releasably attached to a release region provided on the diaper inside surface, and the central portion of the tab is movable from a folded-over storage position wherein the adhesive-coated central portion is releasably adhered to the release region to a working position wherein the adhesive-coated central portion is available for use in securing the diaper about an infant. Secondary fastening means may be provided for refastening the diaper about the infant by …
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