EP0240213A1
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Disposable diaper having an improved side closure
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1987-03-20
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper having an improved side closure is disclosed. The disposable diaper is provided with an outer fastening means (54) and an inner fastening means (60). The outer fastening means (54) maintains the waist portions of the diaper in an overlapping configuration while the inner fastening means reduces shifting of the overlapping portions.
Inventors
- 👤 John William Toussant
- 👤 Margaret Henderson Hasse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; A61F13/5622; A61F13/5633; A61F13/5644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A disposable diaper comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet, said backsheet being affixed to said topsheet; an absorbent means for absorbing liquids, said absorbent means being encased between said topsheet and said backsheet; longitudinal marginal portions adjacent both longitudinal sides of the disposable diaper; elastic members operatively associated with both of said longitudinal marginal portions; a first waist portion at one end of the disposable diaper and a second waist portion at the opposite ends of the disposable diaper, said second waist portion having a first panel and a second panel; an outer fastening means for maintaining said first waist portion and said second waist portion in an overlapping configuration, at least a portion of said outer fastening means being adjacent to a longitudinal side of the disposable diaper; characterised in that the diaper also comprises an inner fastening means for resisting shear forces between said overlapping first and second waist portions, said inner fastening means being positioned adjacent to said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A disposable diaper comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet, said backsheet being affixed to said topsheet; an absorbent means for absorbing liquids, said absorbent means being encased between said topsheet and said backsheet; longitudinal marginal portions adjacent both longitudinal sides of the disposable diaper; elastic members operatively associated with both of said longitudinal marginal portions; a first waist portion at one end of the disposable diaper and a second waist portion at the opposite ends of the disposable diaper, said second waist portion having a first panel and a second panel; an outer fastening means for maintaining said first waist portion and said second waist portion in an overlapping configuration, at least a portion of said outer fastening means being adjacent to a longitudinal side of the disposable diaper; characterised in that the diaper also comprises an inner fastening means for resisting shear forces between said overlapping first and second waist portions, said inner fastening means being positioned adjacent to said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein said inner fastening means has a shear resistance of at least 500 grams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A disposable diaper according to either one of claims 1 and 2 wherein the shear resistance of said inner means is at least 750 grams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of claims 1-3 wherein the shear resistance of said inner means is 1000 grams.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of claims 1-4 wherein said inner fastening means comprises a layer of adhesive applied to said first panel and to said second panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of claims 1-4 wherein said inner fastening means comprises a layer of adhesive applied to said first waist portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of claims 1-4 wherein said inner fastening means comprises segments of said first panel and said second panel having a surface texture which engages said first waist portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said elastic members are curvilinear.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A disposable diaper according to any one of claims 1-7 wherein said elastic members are rectilinear.
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