Patent ID: 6022430
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making disposable absorbent articles which include adjustable belts, said method comprising:a) providing two continuous, laterally spaced apart ribbons of fastener material;b) attaching belt segments between and to said ribbons of fastener material at longitudinally spaced apart locations in a continuous ladder type configuration;c) providing two continuous, laterally spaced apart ribbons of belt loop material inward from and adjacent to each of said ribbons of fastener material;d) selectively cutting said ribbons of fastener material and said ribbons of belt loop material into discrete adjustable belts each of which defines one of said belt segments, a pair of laterally spaced apart fasteners attached to opposite end portions of said belt segment, and a pair of laterally spaced apart belt loops; ande) intermittently attaching longitudinal ends of said belt loops of each of said adjustable belts to a waist region of each of said absorbent articles wherein said adjustable belts are slidably contained between said longitudinal ends of said belt loops and wherein said fasteners on said adjustable belts are configured to releasably engage an opposite waist region of said absorbent article to conform said waist regions to a wearer's body after said absorbent article has been placed on said wearer.