Patent · US Expired

Mechanical closure with slit carrier for disposable diapers

US6146369A · kind A · utility

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11References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 1998
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/27
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An extensible tab fastener for a disposable diaper comprises a laminate of an extensible facestock and an ordinarily nonextensible mechanical fastener. The nonextensible mechanical fastener is rendered extensible by providing in at least the nonextensible portions thereof a plurality of separation interfaces or parting planes extending through the thickness of the nonextensible portion or portions at spaced locations in the direction of desired extensibility.

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