Patent ID: 7018369

Claim:
A disposable pant-like undergarment comprising: a) a stretchable front panel having a distal end, first and second side edges, and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges; b) a stretchable back panel having a distal end, first and second side edges, and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges; c) an elastic band secured to only one of said front and back panels and having a first end and first and second side edges, said elastic band being cantilevered outward from said distal end such that said first end overlaps a portion of said respective front or back panel, and said elastic band having a retracted length less than said retracted length of said panel to which it is secured; d) an absorbent assembly including a liquid pervious bodyside liner, a liquid-impervious outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween, said absorbent assembly being secured to said front and back panels, and said absorbent assembly capable of being folded to enable said front panel to overlap said back panel; and e) a pair of seams joining said front panel, back panel and elastic band together at said first and second side edges to form a pant-like undergarment having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings, said elastic band creating a snug fit at said waist opening.