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Mechanical fastening systems with disposal means for disposable absorbent articles

US4963140A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1987
Grant dateOct 16, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/581
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having disposal members so as to provide convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The mechanical fastening system preferably comprises a tape tab having a first fastening element, a landing member comprising a second fastening element mechanically engageable with the first fastening element, and a disposal member for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The disposal member preferably comprises a second fastening element affixed to the backing surface of at least one of the tape tabs so that the first fastening element of the opposite tape tab will mechanically engage the second fastening element of the disposal member so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.

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