Title: Disposable diaper with unitary tape fastener

Abstract: A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having opposed surfaces, and at least one side edge. The diaper has a tape fastener comprising a folded tape strip having opposed front and back surfaces, first and second sections, and a connecting section intermediate the first and second sections. The first section is attached to a surface of the pad assembly adjacent the side edge, and the second section has adhesive on a surface releasably attached to one of the first and connecting sections.

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Inventors: Karami, Hamzeh (Crystal Lake, IL, US)

Application Number: 715783
Filing Date: 1976-08-19
Publication_date: 1977-09-13
Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 604/390
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Medbery, Aldrich F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sprunger; Powell L.