Patent ID: 6328725
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
Method of producing reclosable absorbent garments for the absorption of human exudate, from a web comprising a plurality of open absorbent articles attached side-by-side so as to form a substantially continuous web of attached articles having opposed longitudinal edges, and wherein a line of intended separation is arranged between adjacent articles, said method comprising the steps of:a) applying a first strip of flexible material across the line of intended separation (6) at one longitudinal edge of the web, said first strip comprising a zone of releasably attachable material facing said web and positioned on either side of said line,b) applying a second strip of flexible material across the line of intended separation at the other longitudinal edge of the web,c) folding the web between the longitudinal edges (25, 26) so as to obtain a web of articles folded front side to rear side,d) longitudinally separating said adjacent articles at said line of intended separation but without rupturing said strips, so as to provide a free zone between said strips and the adjacent separated edges of each article,(e) securely joining said first and second strips together across said free zone so as to form closed garments.