Inventors:
David Arthur Kuen - Neenah WI
John Irvin VanDeurzen - Kimberly WI
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI
International Classification:
B29C 5300
US Classification:
156227, 156204, 156217, 1563084, 156 731, 156 93
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for making pant-like disposable absorbent garments with single-piece elastic side panels, and garments so made, are provided. The single-piece side panels eliminate the additional cost associated with multi-part side panels, and improve aesthetic appearance of the garments by eliminating side seams. The process and apparatus accomplish the steps of providing a garment chassis having unfinished lateral edges, folding the chassis so that a front portion overlaps a back portion, and folding and bonding the single-piece side panels so that opposing of the side panels are joined to the lateral edges on the garment chassis.