Patent ID: 7867208
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article comprising: an inner coversheet, an outer coversheet, an absorbent core disposed between the inner coversheet and the outer coversheet; and at least one disposal fastener which is directly or indirectly joined to the outer coversheet, the disposal fastener comprising a fastening element adapted to fasten to at least a portion of the outer coversheet, which allows the article to be secured in a configuration that provides a convenient disposal after the article has been used, the article having a longitudinal and a transverse direction; wherein the disposal fastener is covered by a material layer having a surface area such that the material layer extends beyond the disposal fastener in every direction, the material layer being attached to or forming an integral part of the outer coversheet to keep the disposal fastener hidden when not in use, and the material layer is releasable from the outer coversheet to expose the disposal fastener for use.