US3848596A
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Fastening tape arrangement for disposable diapers
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Pressure sensitive fastening tapes for disposable diapers in which the free end of the tape has the pressure-sensitive adhesive area covered by at least two separately removable sections of a protective covering sheet. One section may be removed for the initial fastening of the diaper leaving the other section in place. When it is desired to adjust the fastening of the diaper, the original fastening can be undone and new adhesive means provided by removing the second section to uncover a fresh unused adhesive area.
Inventors
- 👤 K Pennau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In a fastening device for disposable diapers which comprises an elongate strip of pressure-sensitive tape having one end portion secured to a back of the diaper with the unsecured end portion of said tape extending beyond the edge of said diaper and having the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape covered with a removable protective covering, the improvement wherein the protective covering disposed over the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape is comprised of at least two separately removable sections, each of said sections separately protecting a different area of the adhesive surface on said unsecured portion whereby when one of said sections is individually removed only that area of the adhesive surface initially protected by the removed section will be exposed and made available for fastening purposes while the remaining area of the adhesive surface on said unsecured end portion remains covered.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a fastening device for disposable diapers which comprises an elongate strip of pressure-sensitive tape having one end portion secured to a back of the diaper with the unsecured end portion of said tape extending beyond the edge of said diaper and having the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape covered with a removable protective covering, the improvement wherein the protective covering disposed over the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape is comprised of at least two separately removable sections, each of said sections separately protecting a different area of the adhesive surface on said unsecured portion whereby when one of said sections is individually removed only that area of the adhesive surface initially protected by the removed section will be exposed and made available for fastening purposes while the remaining area of the adhesive surface on said unsecured end portion remains covered.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape is divided transversely into two adjacent areas and each of said areas is covered by a separate removable section of said protective covering.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The fastening device of claim 2 in which that removable section which covers the adhesive surface area at the unsecured far end of the tape has a fold on the side nearest the diaper with the free end of the fold extending away from the diaper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fastening device of claim 2 wherein said unsecured end portion of said tape is provided with a line of weakening between the two adjacent adhesive areas into which said end portion is divided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fastening device of claim 3 wherein said unsecured end portion of said tape is provided with a line of weakening between the two adjacent adhesive areas into which said end portion is divided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the pressure-sensitive surface on the unsecured end portion of said tape is divided longitudinally into two adjacent areas and each of said areas is covered by a separately removable section of said protective covering.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fastening device of claim 6 in which the adjoinging longitudinal edges of said removable sections overlap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |