Z-fold diaper fastener

US6524294B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Avery Dennison Corporation · US

Inventors

• Michael D. Hilston · Painesville, US
• Martin Smith · Los Angeles, US
• Karen Spilizewski · Euclid, US
• William G. Hartman · North Royalton, US
• Gary A. Avalon · Painesville, US
• David L. Savage · Painesville, US
• Roger H. Mann · Newport Beach, US
• Linda Lin · Lyndhurst, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 25, 1998
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 25, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F13/622
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Fastening systems for releasably securing two components together include tab and landing members. In a first arrangement, a Z-fold tab member has combined mechanical and adhesive engagement. A second arrangement includes adjacent adhesive and cohesive contact portions. A third arrangement contoured apertures and mechanical engaging elements. A fourth arrangement includes apertures and mechanical engaging elements sized and arranged so that each aperture receives a plurality of mechanical engaging elements. A fifth arrangement includes tab and landing members that cooperate to provide a color indicia of secure adhesive engagement.