Mechanical fastening system for an absorbent article

Details for Australian Patent Application No. 2002359486 (hide)

Owner Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventors Morman, Michael T; Vangompel, Paul T; Durrance, Debra; Popp, Robert L; Linker III, Paul M

Agent Spruson & Ferguson

Pub. Number AU-B-2002359486

PCT Number PCT/US02/37896

PCT Pub. Number WO2003/057121

Priority 10/038,818 31.12.01 US

Filing date 26 November 2002

Wipo publication date 24 July 2003

Acceptance publication date 11 October 2007

International Classifications

A41B 17/00 (2006.01) Selection of special materials for underwear

A44B 18/00 (2006.01) Fasteners of the touch-and-close type

A61F 5/44 (2006.01) Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge

A61F 13/49 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads

A61F 13/56 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads - Supporting or fastening means

A61F 13/62 (2006.01) Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads

Event Publications

3 April 2003 Complete Application Filed

  Priority application(s): 10/038,818 31.12.01 US

4 September 2003 Application Open to Public Inspection

  Published as AU-B-2002359486

11 October 2007 Application Accepted

  Published as AU-B-2002359486

7 February 2008 Standard Patent Sealed

24 June 2010 Application Lapsed, Refused Or Withdrawn, Patent Ceased or Expired

  This patent ceased under section 143(a), or Expired. Note that applications or patents shown as lapsed or ceased may be restored at a later date.

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