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Absorbent article with improved fastening system

US7416545B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2000
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/62
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides an article to be worn about a wearer including a surface fastening system having a primary direction of load bearing. The surface fastening system has a first surface fastening element and a second surface fastening element. The first fastening element is joined to the article, and the second fastening element is disposed so as to be generally in a face to face relationship with the first fastening element when the surface fastening system is in a fastened configuration. The surface fastening system has a peel resistance in a direction other than the primary direction of load bearing greater than or equal to about 1000 grams.

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