Patent ID: 8060993
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastening member extending in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction and having a lateral centerline, the fastening member comprising an ear panel and a shaped tab extending laterally from the ear panel, wherein the shaped tab has a longitudinal centerline, a later centerline, a distal portion and a proximal portion, the shaped tab has a contour edge comprising a shaped upper edge and a shaped lower edge wherein the shaped upper edge and the shaped lower edge are asymmetric with respect to the lateral centerline of the shaped tab, wherein said ear panel is stretchable and wherein said shaped tab comprises leading, connective and trailing portion and a fastening material disposed on said connective portion of said shaped tab wherein said connective portion is stiffer than said ear panel and wherein said connective portion comprises a material chosen from at least one of a plastic film, a woven, and a nonwoven material.