US3604423A
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Absorbent pad with disposal wrapper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-27
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary napkin of the usual type having an elongated pad, with a folded disposable wrapper secured to outer side of the pad. The wrapper is in the form of a bag having rectangular inner and outer sheets marginally connected by triangular side sheets, one end of the outer sheet being releasably connected to the pad. After use of the pad, the opposite end portions of the soiled side are folded together, and the releasable end of the outer sheet is released and pulled around the folded pad to the opposite side, turning the bag inside out around the pad. An adhesive tab seals the package for disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 Elisabeth Fraser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/64; A61F13/551; A61F2013/55195; A61F2013/5694; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A combined sanitary napkin and disposal wrapper comprising: an elongated pad having opposite generally flat sides; a disposal wrapper in the form of an open-ended bag having elongated inner and outer sheets joined together at one end of said bag, and two triangular side sheets joining the side margins of said inner and outer sheets together, said side sheets having vertices at said one end of said bag and bases at the opposite ends whereby said bag is openable from a flat, collapsed condition to a generally V-shaped condition, said bag being disposed in said flat condition against one side of said pad with said open end facing toward one end of the pad, and being substantially narrower than said one side; means securing said inner sheet to said pad to hold said wrapper thereon; means releasably holding said open end closed; and a tab on said outer sheet at said open end for use in gripping said open end and turning said baG inside out around said pad while the latter is folded transversely away from said wrapper, said tab having an adhesive coating thereon for engaging said inside sheet after the pad is within the bag, and having a backing sheet removably covering said coating to protect the latter while the tab is used to manipulate said wrapper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A combined sanitary napkin and disposal wrapper comprising: an elongated pad having opposite generally flat sides; a disposal wrapper in the form of an open-ended bag having elongated inner and outer sheets joined together at one end of said bag, and two triangular side sheets joining the side margins of said inner and outer sheets together, said side sheets having vertices at said one end of said bag and bases at the opposite ends whereby said bag is openable from a flat, collapsed condition to a generally V-shaped condition, said bag being disposed in said flat condition against one side of said pad with said open end facing toward one end of the pad, and being substantially narrower than said one side; means securing said inner sheet to said pad to hold said wrapper thereon; means releasably holding said open end closed; and a tab on said outer sheet at said open end for use in gripping said open end and turning said baG inside out around said pad while the latter is folded transversely away from said wrapper, said tab having an adhesive coating thereon for engaging said inside sheet after the pad is within the bag, and having a backing sheet removably covering said coating to protect the latter while the tab is used to manipulate said wrapper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
198 words
The combination of, an elongated pad having opposite, generally flat sides; a disposal wrapper disposed in flat, collapsed condition against one of said flat sides and including an outer sheet positioned flatly in overlying relation with said one side, and means marginally joining said outer sheet to said one side except across one end margin of said sheet adjacent one end of said pad, said one end of said sheet being movable outwardly into spaced relation with said one side of said pad; and means releasably holding said one end of said sheet against said pad to maintain said wrapper normally in said flat, collapsed condition but, upon release, permitting said one end of said sheet to be moved along said one side and completely around said pad when the latter has been folded transversely away from said wrapper; said outer sheet being elongated longitudinally of said pad and having side margins joined to the pad by side sheets constituting part of said wrapper and permitting said one end to be spread outwardly away from said pad, said side sheets being spreadable around the edges of said pad as said outer sheet is movable along said one side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
The combination of, an elongated pad having opposite, generally flat sides; a disposal wrapper disposed in flat, collapsed condition against one of said flat sides and including an outer sheet positioned flatly in overlying relation with said one side, and means marginally joining said outer sheet to said one side except across one end margin of said sheet adjacent one end of said pad, said one end of said sheet being movable outwardly into spaced relation with said one side of said pad; and means releasably holding said one end of said sheet against said pad to maintain said wrapper normally in said flat, collapsed condition but, upon release, permitting said one end of said sheet to be moved along said one side and completely around said pad when the latter has been folded transversely away from said wrapper; said outer sheet being elongated longitudinally of said pad and having side margins joined to the pad by side sheets constituting part of said wrapper and permitting said one end to be spread outwardly away from said pad, said side sheets being spreadable around the edges of said pad as said outer sheet is movable along said one side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination defined in claim 2 in which said side sheets are triangular and have bases extending between said pad and said one end of said outer sheet, said side sheets being folded between said pad and said outer sheet when said wrapper is in said flat collapsed condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination defined in claim 2 in which said wrapper further includes an inner sheet similar to said outer sheet and disposed between the latter and said pad, said inner sheet being secured to said pad and having side margins joined to said outer sheet by said side sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination defined in claim 4 in which said sheets are integrally joined together to form a V-shaped bag having an open end facing toward said one end of said pad and normally held closed by said holding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination defined in claim 2 in which said releasable holding means is a pull string threaded through said outer sheet and said pad adjacent said one end of said sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination defined in claim 6 in which said pull string is threaded through said outer sheet and said pad with a ripstitch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
The combination defined in claim 2 further including a tab secured to said one end of said outer sheet and having an adhesive coating on one side thereof protected by a removable backing sheet, said tab being folded beneath said outer sheet and held in place by said releasable holding means to project outwardly beyond said outer sheet to form a grip therefor during wrapping of said pad, and also to hold said wrapper around said pad after said backing sheet is removed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination defined in claim 2 in which said wrapper is a bag composed of plastic that is impervious to moisture, and having an inner sheet under said outer sheet and joined thereto at the end opposite said one end, said side sheets being triangular and having bases at said one end and vertices at said opposite end, all of said sheets being integrally formed together, and said inner sheet being secured to said pad.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |