SIDE TAPE

13 Mar SIDE TAPE

A disposable diaper having adhesive tape tab fasteners affixed thereto to secure the diaper around an infant. Each tape tab comprises a strip of adhesive tape affixed along an edge of the diaper. At least a portion of each tape strip extends inwardly from that edge to overlie the inside surface of the diaper, with the adhesive side of the strip of tape facing the inside surface of the diaper. A first part of the portion of the tape strip overlying the inside surface of the diaper is adhesively attached thereto to hold the tape tab relatively flat against the inside surface of the diaper, so the tab will not protrude from the diaper and interfere with manufacturing, folding, and packaging the diaper. A second part of the portion of the tape strip overlying the inside surface of the diaper is free of attachment to the diaper, the adhesive on the second part being normally covered by a release sheet prior to use of the tab in fastening the diaper around an infant.