US4389212A
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Diaper with potentially elastic tape fastener
Assignee: Personal Products Co
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Filing: 1981-12-02
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Granted: 1983-06-21
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Expires: 2001-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward the wearer and a backing sheet defining a diaper outside surface is provided with adhesive tape tabs comprising first and second anchoring portions and an attachment portion. The anchoring portions are attached to the inside surface and the outside surface of the diaper at a marginal portion thereof. One of the anchoring portions is made from elastic web material, and the other anchoring portion is made from inelastic web material. The attachment portion is temporarily attached to the inelastic anchoring portion and adhesively secured to the elastic anchoring portion. In use, the temporary attachment is detached leaving only the adhesive securement of the attachment portion to the elastic anchoring portion to provide an elastic tape tab fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig Tritsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward the wearer, a moisture-impervious backing sheet substantially co-extensive with said facing sheet and defining a diaper outside surface, an absorbent panel positioned between said facing sheet and said backing sheet, and adhesive tape tab fastening means which comprises: (a) a first anchoring portion secured to the diaper outside surface at a marginal portion thereof; (b) a second anchoring portion secured to the diaper inside surface at a marginal portion thereof, said second anchoring portion being made from elastic web material; (c) an attachment portion temporarily attached to the first anchoring portion and adhesively secured to said second anchoring portion, said temporary attachment being such that it is broken before the attachment portion can be detached from said second anchoring portion; and (d) said attachment portion having a free working end provided with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on one face thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward the wearer, a moisture-impervious backing sheet substantially co-extensive with said facing sheet and defining a diaper outside surface, an absorbent panel positioned between said facing sheet and said backing sheet, and adhesive tape tab fastening means which comprises: (a) a first anchoring portion secured to the diaper outside surface at a marginal portion thereof; (b) a second anchoring portion secured to the diaper inside surface at a marginal portion thereof, said second anchoring portion being made from elastic web material; (c) an attachment portion temporarily attached to the first anchoring portion and adhesively secured to said second anchoring portion, said temporary attachment being such that it is broken before the attachment portion can be detached from said second anchoring portion; and (d) said attachment portion having a free working end provided with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on one face thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein the attachment portion attached to the first anchoring portion is susceptible of being broken by a force of from between about 0.5 pound per inch of width and about 4 pounds per inch of width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
194 words
A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward the wearer, a moisture-impervious backing sheet substantially co-extensive with said facing sheet and defining a diaper outside surface, an absorbent panel positioned between said facing sheet and said backing sheet, and an adhesive tape tab fastening means which comprises: (a) a first anchoring portion secured to the diaper outside surface at a marginal portion thereof; (b) a second anchoring portion secured to the diaper inside surface at a marginal portion thereof, said second anchoring portion being made from elastic web material; (c) an attachment portion temporarily attached to the first anchoring portion and adhesively secured to said second anchoring portion, said temporary attachment being such that it is broken before the attachment portion can be detached from said second anchoring portion; (d) said attachment portion having a free working end provided with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on one facing thereof; (e) release means on the outside surface of the second anchoring portion; and (f) said free end being adhered to said release means whereby said free end is available for use in securing the diaper about a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
194 words
A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward the wearer, a moisture-impervious backing sheet substantially co-extensive with said facing sheet and defining a diaper outside surface, an absorbent panel positioned between said facing sheet and said backing sheet, and an adhesive tape tab fastening means which comprises: (a) a first anchoring portion secured to the diaper outside surface at a marginal portion thereof; (b) a second anchoring portion secured to the diaper inside surface at a marginal portion thereof, said second anchoring portion being made from elastic web material; (c) an attachment portion temporarily attached to the first anchoring portion and adhesively secured to said second anchoring portion, said temporary attachment being such that it is broken before the attachment portion can be detached from said second anchoring portion; (d) said attachment portion having a free working end provided with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on one facing thereof; (e) release means on the outside surface of the second anchoring portion; and (f) said free end being adhered to said release means whereby said free end is available for use in securing the diaper about a wearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 3 wherein the attachment portion temporarily attached to the first anchoring portion has its temporary attachment capable of being broken by a force of about 0.5 pound per inch of width to 4 pounds per inch of width.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 3 or 4 wherein the second anchoring portion is substantially shorter than the first anchoring portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 3 or 4 wherein the first anchoring portion is secured to the outside surface and to the second anchoring portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-20 | 1986-12-20 | 1987-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-20 | 1990-12-20 | 1991-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-20 | 1994-12-20 | 1995-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |