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Mechanical fastening systems with disposal means for disposable absorbent articles

US5279604A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/622
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having an additional fastening element 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 engageable with the first fastening element, and an additional fastening element for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The additional fastening element 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 engage the second fastening element comprising the additional fastening element so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.

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