Closure tabs for absorbent articles

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2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Including readily dissociable fastener having numerous,...

C604S391000, C024S448000

Reexamination Certificate

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07373698

ABSTRACT:
A closure tab is provided and includes a first substrate. A second substrate is adhesively attached to the first substrate. The second substrate has mechanical closure material formed thereon. A compression bond pattern is applied to the first substrate and the second substrate. The compression bond pattern includes at least one outwardly extending protrusion. The compression bond pattern may include, for example, circular bond points, stripes, or a decorative element. A method is also provided wherein the second substrate is compressed onto the first substrate by a patterned roller. The second substrate may be compressed onto the first substrate by a plurality of pins spaced in alternating offset rows.

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