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Absorbent article fastening device

A technology for fastening components and supplies, applied in applications, absorbent pads, medical science, etc., can solve problems such as the limitation of fastener load bearing capacity, lack of performance, and wearer discomfort, so as to reduce overall costs and save materials Dosage, Ease of Use and Effects

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-12-27
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Still other fasteners require deformation of at least one component to form a joint, which limits the load-carrying capacity of the fastener
Most fasteners are not designed to conform to differently shaped surfaces during use, and many components are not adaptable
In addition, if used in a single-use absorbent product such as a diaper, these fasteners can cause indentations in the skin, causing discomfort to the wearer

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[0043] As used herein, the term "absorbent article" means an article that absorbs and contains bodily exudates, and more specifically, an article that is placed on or near the body of the wearer to absorb and contain various exudates from the body. supplies. The term "disposable" means that such absorbent articles are not intended to be laundered or otherwise recycled or reused as absorbent articles (i.e. they are to be discarded after one use, preferably recycled, composted or otherwise dispose of them in an environmentally compatible manner). By "unitary" absorbent article is meant an absorbent article which is composed of separate parts united into a unified whole so that separate fasteners and discrete manual components such as liners are not required. As used herein, the term "diaper" means an absorbent article typically worn by infants and incontinent persons around their lower torso. However, it should be understood that the present invention is also applicable to oth...

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Abstract

A strong, easy to use tab and slot fastening device suitable for use with disposable absorbent articles. The fastening device preferably includes a tab member and a slot member. The slot member has an inboard portion, an outboard portion and a slot. The inboard portion located laterally inboard of the outboard portion and the slot located between the inboard portion and the outboard portion. The tab member has a length, a proximal edge, a distal edge and a lip portion. The tab portion is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least the lip portion of the tab member pivots such that it overlaps the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants and incontinence pads. In particular, the present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles having improved fasteners for joining the front and back of the absorbent article and / or for single use. Background technique [0002] A variety of reusable fastening items are known, including ties, pins, hook and loop components, hook and eye components, buttons, snap buttons, fasteners, clasps, adhesive tape, sticky Knot surfaces, zippers and other sliding joints. These fasteners have been used in a wide variety of products, both durable and single-use. Typical uses include packaging bags, garments, diapers, packaging bags, footwear, architectural closures, general fastening and feminine hygiene products. [0003] Certain fasteners, such as hook-and-loop fasteners or adhesive tape, require alignment of an engaging surface with an overlapping surface during use. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A41B13/10A61FA61F5/44A61F13/15A61F13/49A61F13/56A61F13/64
CPCA61F13/551A61F13/5622A61F13/493A61F13/5616
Inventor 马克·J·克兰特蕾西·E·贝克曼托马斯·亨里希戴维·J·K·古莱特米格尔·A·罗布尔斯康斯坦斯·L·费希尔
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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