Title: Adhesive diaper fastener with integral adhesive protecting means

Abstract: A diaper fastener comprising an elongated strip of tape having an adhesive coated surface and a web adhesively secured to that surface in the longitudinally central portion of the strip, the exposed surface of the web having a limited affinity for the adhesive. The adhesive coated surface in one end portion of the strip is in contact with that exposed web surface. An opening is provided through the web whereby regions of adhesive in the end and center portions of the strip of tape which are aligned with the opening in the web are in contact with each other for releasably securing the end portion.

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Inventors: Egan, Jr., Francis L. (Arlington Heights, IL, US)

Application Number: 439089
Filing Date: 1974-02-04
Publication_date: 1976-03-16
Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 24/304 24/DIG11, 428/41.5, 428/121, 428/352, 604/390
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US Patent Ref:

2651408	Sep, 1953	Engberg et al.	161/109.
3221738	Dec, 1965	Ekberg et al.	128/287.
3411978	Nov, 1968	Frohbach et al.	161/113.
3575175	Apr, 1971	McGuire	128/290.
3630201	Dec, 1971	Endres	128/287.
3776234	Dec, 1973	Hoey	128/287.
3848594	Nov, 1974	Buell	117/122.
3848596	Nov, 1974	Pennau	117/122.

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Primary Examiner: Lesmes, George F.
Assistant Examiner: Epstein, Henry F.
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