Disposable absorbent article with combination mechanical and adhesive tape ...

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Patent Number: Date of Patent:

5,019,065 May 28,1991

[54] DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH COMBINATION MECHANICAL AND ADHESIVE TAPE FASTENER SYSTEM

[75] Inventor: Charles L. Scripps, Brookfield, Wis.

[73] Assignee: The Procter A Gamble Company,

Cincinnati, Ohio

[21] Appl. No.: 479,232
[22] Filed: Feb. 12,1990

Related U.S. Application Data

[63] Continuation of Ser. No. 134,278, Dec. 17, 1987, abandoned.

[51] Int. CI.* A61F 13/15

[52] U.S. CI 604/385.1; 604/389;

604/391

[58] Field of Search 128/DIG. 15, DIG. 26;

604/389, 390, 386, 391, 387, 385.1-388.2

[56] References Cited

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A disposable absorbent article with a combination mechanical and adhesive tape fastener system. The tape fastener system preferably comprises a tape tab comprising a first fastening element joined to and disposed on a first area of the tape tab and adhesive associated with and disposed on at least a second area of the tape tab. The adhesive not only secures the tape tab to the body portion of the absorbent article to provide a side closure but also secures the absorbent article in its disposal configuration so as to prevent the contents of the soiled absorbent article from spilling or leaking out of the absorbent article. Preferably, a portion of the adhesive is disposed subjacent the first fastening element to join the first fastening element to the tape tab.

31 Claims, 2 Drawing Sheets