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Pre-fastened absorbent article having simplified fastening features

US7578812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateDec 14, 2001
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/51429
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Prefastened absorbent articles (20) may include a singular fastening mechanism that includes an oversized fastener (60), to provide stability between the front waist region and the back waist region and to maintain the prefastened configuration. The prefastened absorbent articles can include a multiple property fastener (60) that has at least one engagement zone (65) and at least one non-abrasive zone (67).

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