Liquid impermeable disposable hygienic article for one time use with an improved fastening system
US6402730B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/581
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable hygienic article, in particular a diaper, an incontinence product or incontinence insert, has a fastening system for detachably linking a rear region and a front region of the hygienic article placed on the user and for fixing the used article in the rolled-up or folded state before it is thrown away or disposed of The fastening system has a first fastening section with retaining means in the rear region and a second fastening section with matching retaining means in the front region. The first fastening section can be positioned on the second fastening section when the rear region and front region are linked, to allow the retaining means and matching retaining means to be mechanically joined. The rataining means of the first fastening section are adhesive.
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