Patent ID: 6736804
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article comprising:a body portion comprising a backsheet, an absorbent core, and a topsheet, said body portion having a first end region, a second end region opposite of said first end region, an inside surface, an outside surface opposite of said inside surface, longitudinal edges, and end edges; a mechanical fastening system for forming side closures such that said first end region and said second end region are in an overlapping configuration when worn, said mechanical fastening system comprising a closure member disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge of said body portion in said first end region, each said closure member comprising a first mechanical fastening means for forming a closure, said first mechanical fastening means comprising a first fastening element; a landing member disposed on said body portion in said second end region, said landing member comprising a second mechanical fastening means for forming a closure with said first mechanical fastening means, said second mechanical fastening means comprising a second fastening element mechanically engageable with said first fastening element; and disposal means for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a disposal configuration after use, said disposal means comprising a third mechanical fastening means for securing the absorbent article in the disposal configuration, said third mechanical fastening means comprising a third fastening element mechanically engageable with said first fastening element, said third fastening element being positioned on said body portion said outside surface in said first end region.