Adhesive Tape Assemblies
Various fastener tape assemblies are described, which may be used in the manufacture of disposable articles, and particularly disposable articles. The fastener tape assemblies comprise a fastening component and a connecting component. The connecting component further comprises an extension component and a bonding component. The fastener tape assemblies provide a new folding configuration. In some embodiments, be essentially free of adhesive. In other embodiments, the face of the extension component may be at least partially covered by an adhesive. Also described are disposable articles utilizing the fastener tape assemblies the face of the extension component may described herein.
1 . A fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a connecting component, wherein the connecting component comprises:
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component generally disposed between the fastening component;
wherein the first face of the fastening component is at least partially covered by an adhesive; and
wherein the first face of the bonding component is at least partially covered by an adhesive.
2 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the adhesive of the fastening component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the fastening component to thereby bond the fastening component with the extension component.
3 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the fastening component further comprises hooks.
4 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the adhesive of the fastening component is at least partially patterned.
5 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the adhesive of the fastening component is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
6 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the bonding component and extension component are manufactured separately and the adhesive of the bonding component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the bonding component to thereby at least partially bond the bonding component with the extension component.
7 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the bonding component and extension component are manufactured together as one piece or unit and the adhesive of the bonding component is applied to the first face of the bonding component.
8 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the adhesive of the bonding component is at least partially patterned.
9 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the adhesive of the bonding component is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
10 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the extension component further comprises a folded edge of the extension component, wherein the folded edge is a U-bond or a Y-bond.
11 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the fastener assembly further comprises a finger lift at least partially affixed to the fastening component.
12 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the fastener assembly further comprises at least one perforation in the fastening component.
13 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein a connecting edge of the fastening component extends beyond the extension component.
14 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the extension component and the bonding component extend beyond the distal edge of the fastening component.
15 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the distal edge of the fastening component extends beyond the extension component and the bonding component.
16 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the distal edge of the fastening component extends beyond the separate extension edge of the extension component.
17 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the extension component is essentially free of adhesive.
18 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the extension component is at least partially covered by an adhesive.
19 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 18 wherein the adhesive of the extension component is at least partially patterned.
20 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 18 wherein the adhesive of the extension component is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
21 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 further comprising a release layer on at least one of the bonding component and the extension component.
22 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one optional perforation in the fastening component.
23 . The fastener tape assembly of claim 1 wherein the fastener tape assembly is in a roll form.
24 . The method of making the fastener tape assembly of claim 1 .
25 . An article including a fastener tape assembly of claim 1 .
26 . An article including a fastener tape assembly, the fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
a connecting component, wherein the connecting component comprises:
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component generally disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component;
wherein the first face of the fastening component is at least partially covered by an adhesive; and
wherein the first face of the bonding component is at least partially covered by an adhesive.
27 . The article of claim 26 , wherein the fastener tape assembly comprises the extension component essentially free of adhesive.
28 . The article of claim 26 , wherein the fastener tape assembly comprises the extension component at least partially covered by an adhesive.
29 . The article of claim 28 , wherein the adhesive of the extension component is at least partially patterned.
30 . The article of claim 28 , wherein the adhesive of the extension component is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
31 . The article of claim 26 wherein the article is a diaper.
32 . The article of claim 31 wherein the diaper is a pant diaper.
33 . The article of claim 26 wherein the bonding component and extension component are manufactured separately and the adhesive of the bonding component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the bonding component to thereby at least partially bond the bonding component with the extension component.
34 . The article of claim 26 wherein the bonding component and extension component are manufactured together as one piece or and the adhesive of the bonding component is applied to the first face of the bonding component.