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Mechanical fastening systems with disposal means for disposable absorbent articles

US6736804B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1993
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/622
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having disposal mechanism so as to provide convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The mechanical fastening system preferably comprises a tape tab having a first fastening element, a landing member comprising a second fastening element engageable with the first fastening element, and disposal mechanism for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The disposal mechanism preferably comprises a second fastening element affixed to the backing surface of at least one of the tape tab, so that the first fastening element of the opposite tape tab will engage the second fastening element of the disposal mechanism so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.

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