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US3776233A
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Edge contourable diaper
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A contourable diaper including, a pleated fluid pervious cover sheet and a pleated fluid impervious back sheet secured to each other adjacent the lateral and longitudinal edges of the diaper. An absorbent pad is positioned intermediate the cover and back sheets and extends at least throughout the crotch region of the diaper. The diaper is transformed from a generally planar and rectangular shape to an arcuate configuration responsive to longitudinal expansion of the cover and back sheets, and the longitudinal edges of the sheets bow inwardly in at least the central region of the diaper to generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body.
Inventors
- 👤 C Schaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/51; A61F13/514; A61F13/51474; A61F13/51476; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49413; A61F13/511; A61F13/513; A61F13/51456; A61F13/51464; A61F13/51466; A61F13/495; A61F2013/4958
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A contourable diaper comprising: a fluid pervious cover sheet having at least one laterally extending pleat in the central region of the diaper; a fluid impervious back sheet secured to said cover sheet adjacent the lateral and longitudinal edges of said diaper, with said secured sheets having a generally rectangular shape, said back sheet having at least one pleat in the central region of the diaper extending laterally across the back sheet, with the pleats in the back and cover sheets being tacked adjacent the longitudinal edges of the diaper; and an absorbent pad positioned intermediate said cover and back sheets and extending at least throughout the crotch region of the diaper, said diaper transforming from a generally planar shape to an arcuate configuration responsive to longitudinal expansion of said sheets, with the longitudinal edges of said sheets bowing inwardly in the central region of the diaper to generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A contourable diaper comprising: a fluid pervious cover sheet having at least one laterally extending pleat in the central region of the diaper; a fluid impervious back sheet secured to said cover sheet adjacent the lateral and longitudinal edges of said diaper, with said secured sheets having a generally rectangular shape, said back sheet having at least one pleat in the central region of the diaper extending laterally across the back sheet, with the pleats in the back and cover sheets being tacked adjacent the longitudinal edges of the diaper; and an absorbent pad positioned intermediate said cover and back sheets and extending at least throughout the crotch region of the diaper, said diaper transforming from a generally planar shape to an arcuate configuration responsive to longitudinal expansion of said sheets, with the longitudinal edges of said sheets bowing inwardly in the central region of the diaper to generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The contourable diaper of claim 1 wherein said absorbent pad is generally rectangular and extends substantially between the lateral and longitudinal edges of the diaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The contourable diaper of claim 1 wherein said absorbent pad is elongated longitudinally along said diaper, said pad having an enlarged central portion in the crotch region of the diaper and a pair of tapered end portions extending longitudinally from said central portion toward the lateral edges of the diaper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an expandable diaper having an expandable back sheet, an expandable cover sheet, and expandable pad means positioned between said sheets, includIng a plurality of absorbent pads having staggered portions in the central region of the diaper, with said staggered portions being secured together in at least a pair of spaced positions laterally across the diaper, said diaper having a pair of longitudinal flaps adhered to said cover sheet in the central region of the diaper, the improvement in which comprises, said flaps having arcuate edges extending longitudinally along the diaper, with said flaps narrowing in the central region of the diaper, whereby said flap edges generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body after expansion of said diaper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an expandable diaper having an expandable back sheet, an expandable cover sheet, and expandable pad means positioned between said sheets, includIng a plurality of absorbent pads having staggered portions in the central region of the diaper, with said staggered portions being secured together in at least a pair of spaced positions laterally across the diaper, said diaper having a pair of longitudinal flaps adhered to said cover sheet in the central region of the diaper, the improvement in which comprises, said flaps having arcuate edges extending longitudinally along the diaper, with said flaps narrowing in the central region of the diaper, whereby said flap edges generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body after expansion of said diaper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a longitudinally expandable diaper having an absorbent pad, a cover sheet, a back sheet secured to said cover sheet with said pad being positioned intermediate the cover and back sheets, and a pair of longitudinal flaps at least partially overlying and secured to said cover sheet, the improvement in which comprises, said flaps having arcuate edges extending longitudinally along the diaper, with said flaps narrowing in the central region of the diaper, whereby said flap edges generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a longitudinally expandable diaper having an absorbent pad, a cover sheet, a back sheet secured to said cover sheet with said pad being positioned intermediate the cover and back sheets, and a pair of longitudinal flaps at least partially overlying and secured to said cover sheet, the improvement in which comprises, said flaps having arcuate edges extending longitudinally along the diaper, with said flaps narrowing in the central region of the diaper, whereby said flap edges generally conform to the contour of an infant''s body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The diaper of claim 5 wherein said absorbent pad is overlapped at the margin of its longitudinal edges to obtain said arcuate shaped edges in the diaper flaps.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |