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Absorbent article having an improved fastening system

US5318555A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1992
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/4878
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent or other article including a tensioning system for joining portions of the article together. The system includes a plurality of hook members attached on one portion of the article, and a plurality of loop members attached to a loop panel wherein the loop panel may be intermittently attached to the article.

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