Macro closure device for disposable articles
US6880211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an improved tab member for a closure system comprising a tab portion and a slot member. The slot member includes a slit or a loop, with the slot located between an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The tab portion has a tab member having a length, an inner edge, an outer edge and at least one lip portion. The tab member outer edge is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least one lip portion of the tab member overlaps or catches the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member. The slot member outward portion is retained between the lip portion(s) and the underlying generally flexible tab carrier substrate.
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