US4699622A
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Disposable diaper having an improved side closure
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1986-03-21
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2006-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper having an improved side closure is disclosed. The disposable diaper is provided with an outer fastening means and an inner fastening means. The outer fastening means maintains the waist portions of the diaper in an overlapping configuration while the inner fastening means reduces shifting of the overlapping portions.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Toussant
- 👤 Margaret H. Hasse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:58
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
151 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; and, an inner fastening means for resisting shear forces, said inner fastening means being positioned adjacent to said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 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; and, an inner fastening means for resisting shear forces, said inner fastening means being positioned adjacent to said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein said inner fastening means has a shear resistance of at least about 500 grams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein the shear resistance of said inner means is at least about 750 grams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein the shear resistance of said inner means is about 1000 grams.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein said inner fastening means comprises a layer of adhesive applied to said first panel and to said second panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein said inner fastening means comprises a layer of adhesive applied to said first waist portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 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
12 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein said elastic members are curvilinear.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The disposable diaper of claim 1 wherein said elastic members are rectilinear.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-10-12 | 1991-04-13 | 1991-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-12 | 1995-04-13 | 1995-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-12 | 1999-04-13 | 1999-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |