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Process for making a garment with refastenable sides and butt seams

US6432248B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2000
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1062
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of producing refastenable side seams in an absorbent garment results in an absorbent garment that is adapted to easy application and removal. The refastenable side seams can be produced in a cross direction. Each of the refastenable side seams includes a lap side seam and a standing butt seam. The lap side seam puts the seams under shearing strain during use, as opposed to peel forces.

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