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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 26, 1997
Tsutomu Kido, Ehime-ken, JP;
Hiroyuki Soga, Kagawa-ken, JP;
Toshio Inoue, Kagawa-ken, JP;
Koji Kawamura, Kagawa-ken, JP;
Uni-Charm Corporation, Ehime-ken, JP;
Abstract
A disposable body fluids absorbent article is provided on an outer surface of a backsheet thereof with a tape fastener for fastening the used article in a rolled up condition for disposal. The tape fastener includes a fixed end portion secured to the outer surface of the backsheet, a free end portion longitudinally opposite the fixed end portion, an elastically stretchable portion extending longitudinally between these opposite end portions, and an adhesive portion extending longitudinally between the free end portion and the elastically stretchable portion and releasably bonded to the outer surface of the backsheet.