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Absorbent article wrapper comprising side flap fastener cover

US6074376A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 1997
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5514
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An individually packaged absorbent article having side flaps with fasteners, such as adhesive fasteners thereon, is disclosed. The wrapper for individual packaging the absorbent article has a flap adhesive cover joined thereto. The flap adhesive cover protects the fasteners located on the side flaps of the absorbent article and maintains the flaps in a position which protects an absorbent side of the absorbent article from contamination until the article is ready for use. The wrapper overlays one major surface of the absorbent article and by folding the article and sealing the wrapper in that folded orientation, an individually packaged disposable absorbent article is provided.

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