Patent ID: 6419667
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastening system for releasably securing a diaper closed about a user includes tab and landing members respectively mounted to opposite ends of said diaper, each of said tab members including a facestock layer comprising a coextrusion of extensible and substantially nonextensible polymeric portions, first contact securement means comprising a first contact layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive or cohesive overlying said facestock layer, and first mechanical fastening elements comprising discrete members extending within and projecting from said first contact layer overlying said nonextensible portion of said facestock layer only, said landing member including second mechanical fastening elements for mechanical interengagement with said first mechanical fastening elements and second contact securement means comprising a second contact layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive or cohesive for adhesive or cohesive contact securement with said first contact layer, whereby said tab and landing member provide mechanical interengagement and simultaneous adhesive or cohesive securement when said fastening system secures said diaper about a user.