A disposable diaper having a gathering means adjacent at least one edge of the absorbent panel is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the gathering means is defined by an elastic member having a width dimension of at least 3/8" and a width-to-thickness ratio of at least 100, which provides improved...http://www.google.de/patents/US4388075?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4388075 - Disposable diaper with wide elastic gathering means for improved comfort
