Abstract: A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward an infant and a backing sheet defining a diaper outside surface is provided with adhesive tabs comprising a backing web and a face web. The backing web is folded over to form first and second anchoring legs which are attached to a marginal portion of the diaper received therebetween. The face web has a fixed end permanently attached to the second anchoring leg, and a free working portion provided with a layer of adhesive. The free working portion is movable from a folded-over storage position, in which the adhesive layer is releasably attached to a release region provided on the outer surface of the first anchoring leg, to a working position in which the adhesive layer is available to secure the diaper about an infant. If desired, the backing and facing webs may comprise an integral elongated tape segment. Secondary fastening means may be provided for refastening the diaper about an infant.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward an infant and a backing sheet defining a diaper outside surface is provided with adhesive tabs comprising a backing web and a face web. The backing web is folded over to form first and second anchoring legs which are attached to a marginal portion of the diaper received therebetween. The face web has a fixed end permanently attached to the diaper outside surface inwardly of the backing web, an uncoated central region, and a free working end provided with a layer of adhesive. The free end is movable from a folded-over storage position, in which the adhesive layer is releasably attached to a release means provided on the outer surface of the first anchoring leg, to a working position in which the adhesive layer is available to secure the diaper about an infant. The release means preferably extends along the outer face of the entire backing web.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having a facing sheet defining a diaper inside surface for direction toward an infant and a backing sheet defining a diaper outside surface is provided with adhesive tabs comprising a backing web and a face web. The backing web is folded over to form first and second anchoring legs which are attached to a marginal portion of the diaper received therebetween. The face web has a fixed end permanently attached to the second anchoring leg, and a free working end provided with a layer of adhesive. The free end is movable from a folded-over storage position, in which the adhesive layer is releasably attached to a release region provided on the outer surface of the first anchoring leg, to a working position in which the adhesive layer is available to secure the diaper about an infant. If desired, the backing and facing webs may comprise an integral elongated tape segment. Secondary fastening means may be provided for refastening the diaper about an infant.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with adhesive tab fasteners having the tacky surfaces thereof protected by perforated cover strips. The tacky areas presented through the perforations provide points of temporary attachment of the tab fastener free working ends to a diaper facing sheet so that the free working ends do not interfere with diaper manufacturing and packaging machinery.