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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 31, 1996
David J Goulait, Cincinnati, OH (US);
David W Cabell, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Michael T Huber, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Karl P Ronn, Cincinnati, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
Reduced cost absorbent articles comprising improved tape tabs. A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a one-piece tape tab joined to each of the ear flaps of the absorbent article. At least a portion of the absorbent article adjacent the end of the tape tab which is permanently joined to the ear flap is mechanically manipulated so as to provide a release surface for storing the fastening end of the tape tab. This embodiment eliminates the need for an added release agent or material, and thus, reduces the overall cost of manufacturing the absorbent article.