Patent ID: 8118799
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A disposable garment comprising: a) a front panel having a first surface, a second surface and a pair of side edges; b) a first attachment member secured to said first surface of said front panel and extending beyond said pair of side edges, said first attachment member being a single member having a first side edge, a second side edge and having a width; c) a back panel having a first surface, a second surface and a pair of tabs each extending laterally outward in opposite directions, each of said tabs containing a second attachment member located on said second surface; d) an absorbent assembly including a liquid pervious bodyside liner, a liquid-impervious outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween, said absorbent assembly further including a first end and a second end, said absorbent assembly being secured to said front panel approximate, said first end and being secured to said back panel approximate said second end, and said absorbent assembly capable of being folded to enable said first and second side edges of said first attachment member to be secured to said pair of tabs to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; and e) a pair of frangible sections formed in said first attachment member at locations outboard of said pair of side edges of said front panel, each of said pair of frangible sections extending across the width of said first attachment member, and each of said pair of frangible sections being formed of intermittent strength along its length by making some areas stronger than other areas, whereby said pair of tabs can be folded to allow each of said second attachment members to bridge across one of said pair of frangible sections and be removeably secured to said first attachment member to form an easy to open disposable garment.