Patent ID: 8397355
Filing Date: 2013-03-19
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastening member extending in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction and having a lateral centerline, die fastening member comprising an stretchable ear panel and a tab extending laterally from the ear panel, wherein said stretchable ear panel comprises a nonwoven layer joined to a film layer, wherein the tab has a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, a distal portion and a proximal portion, the tab comprises leading, connective and trading portions and a fastening material disposed on said connective portion of said tab, wherein said connective portion is stiffer than said stretchable ear panel, wherein said fastening material comprises a hook fastening material, and an adhesive material, wherein said hook fastening material comprises a base joined to the connective portion and a plurality of nooks extending from said base, wherein said adhesive material is disposed on said connective portion and has a lateral width of between about 3 mm and about 15 mm, and wherein said fastening member is folded such that at least some of the hooks of said hook fastening material engage said nonwoven material of said stretchable ear panel.