Patent ID: 8080198
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: A61F,B29C,B32B

Abstract:
1. A method of making an elastic diaper component, comprising the steps of: providing an elastic laminate including an elastic layer and a first fabric layer, wherein the elastic laminate has a recoverable extension of at least 20% when an extension force E1 is applied; and integratively pre-stretching in an amalgamated manner across a width of the elastic laminate so that the elastic laminate will stretch to the same recoverable extension when a reduced extension force E2 is applied; manner wherein the integratively pre-stretching step comprises urging the elastic laminate laterally outward to temporarily widen its span, causing the elastic laminate to travel through a curved route to temporarily widen its span, and/or conveying a portion of the elastic laminate through an offset path to temporarily widen its span; whereby, when the elastic laminate is used in the elastic diaper component, a lesser fitting force F