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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 23, 1997
Kristina Michelle Boudry, Neenah, WI (US);
Chinmay Suresh Betrabet, Neenah, WI (US);
Ruth Ann Lachapell, Menasha, WI (US);
Lisha Yu, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a diaper which includes an outer cover, a bodyside liner which is superposed on the outer cover and which includes a bodyfacing surface, an absorbent core which is located between the outer cover and the bodyside liner, and an adhesive. The adhesive is located on the bodyfacing surface of the bodyside liner. The adhesive is configured to at least temporarily secure the front portion of the diaper to a wearer's body to assist in positioning and fastening the diaper about the wearer's body. In a particular aspect, the adhesive is configured to provide a peel strength of no more than about 300 grams per centimeter of width and an initial shear strength of no more than about 600 grams per square centimeter.