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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2013
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Michael J. Faulks, Neenah, WI (US);
Robert Lee Popp, Greenville, WI (US);
Michael D. Sperl, Waupaca, WI (US);
Nancy Meetz, Appleton, WI (US);
Sandra M. Rogers, Appleton, WI (US);
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable bodyside liner for facing the wearer, an outer cover for facing away from the wearer, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. A primary fastening system is provided for securing the article in a wear configuration having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings spaced from the waist opening. A secondary fastening system comprises a pair of tabs having a fastener region selectively attachable to the article and an attachment region defining a portion of the primary fastening system.