Patent · US Expired

Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with a releasable seam

US5558661A · kind A · utility

71Cited by
27References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1994
Grant dateSep 24, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/49466
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable diaper having a waist pocket cuff is disclosed. The pocket cuff has first and second portions separable along a releasable seam. The releasable seam can be formed by overlapping portions of the first and second portions of the pocket cuff. In one embodiment the releasable seam includes a mechanical fastener for securing together the first and second portions of the pocket cuff. In another embodiment the releasable seam comprises an adhesive fastener.

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