DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED TAPE TAB FASTENERS

摘要

Reduced cost absorbent articles comprising improved tape tabs. A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a one-piece tape tab (40) joined to each of the ear flaps (30) of the absorbent article (20). At least a portion of the absorbent article adjacent the end of the tape tab (77) which is permanently joined to the ear flap is mechanically manipulated as to provide a release surface (79) for storing the fastening agent or material, and thus, reduces the overall cost of manufacturing the absorbent article.