Patent ID: 6447497
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent article prefastened in a pant configuration, comprising:an absorbent chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, first and second longitudinally spaced waist regions, and a crotch region which extends between and interconnects the waist regions; at least one mechanical fastening component disposed in the first waist region; and at least one mating mechanical fastening component disposed in the second waist region, the at least one mechanical fastening component and the at least one mating mechanical fastening component being refastenably engaged to form a refastenable mechanical seam; wherein the first waist region overlaps the second waist region and forms an overlapping flap transversely outward from the refastenable mechanical seam, and the overlapping flap is adhesively bonded to the second waist region, wherein the mating mechanical fastening component is spaced from a side edge of the absorbent chassis to form an interior finger tab.