Patent ID: 7077924
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for producing tapes in pairs for a final set of manufactured closing tapes on baby diapers comprising the following steps: a) separating a web of material into at least four strips wherein at least two of said strips are formed as planar support tapes and at least two of said strips are formed as release tapes; b) guiding said at least two release tapes separate from said at least two support tapes over a plurality of reversing stations; c) laminating in a direction of transport a set of closing tapes to said at least two support tapes, said set of closing tapes comprising male or female closing elements; d) folding each of said at least two release tapes into a short leg and a long leg; and e) applying said release tapes to said support tapes in the direction of transport whereby said short leg is glued to said support tape and whereby said long leg at least partly covers said closing tape that is applied to said support tape.