Method for making wearable articles
US4834740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/15593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Here is disclosed a method for making wearable articles such as disposable diaper, disposable diaper cover or the like, more particularly, a method for forming side flaps provided with elastic members to provide fitness around wearer's legs. According to this method, the side flaps are formed from first portions extending from opposite sides of a main body of the article and second portions, respectively, each of the second portions is provided along one side edge with said elastic member, the second portion is placed upon the first portion, and the first portion and the second portion are selectively sealed together in an area between their outer side edges and the elastic member so that the opposite sealing lines are spaced from each other wider at least in a rear area than in a central area.
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