US3884234A
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Disposable diaper
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1973-10-18
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A diaper is provided in which, with respect to a fold line extending from the front waistline portion to the back waistline portion equidistant from the diaper lateral margins, a portion of the surface for contact with the diaper wearer on one side of the fold line is secured to a portion of that surface on the side of the fold line, those first and second portions being symmetrically located with respect to the fold line.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn N Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In a diaper having front and back waistline portions, a crotch portion therebetween, lateral margins extending between said waistline portions, and a surface for contact with the wearer, the improvement wherein, with respect to a fold line extending between said waistline portions approximately equidistant from said lateral margins, a portion of said surface on one side of said fold line, and along a line extending toward the diaper lateral margin, is secured to a similarly disposed surface portion on the other side of said fold line thereby forming a pocket in the rear portion of the diaper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a diaper having front and back waistline portions, a crotch portion therebetween, lateral margins extending between said waistline portions, and a surface for contact with the wearer, the improvement wherein, with respect to a fold line extending between said waistline portions approximately equidistant from said lateral margins, a portion of said surface on one side of said fold line, and along a line extending toward the diaper lateral margin, is secured to a similarly disposed surface portion on the other side of said fold line thereby forming a pocket in the rear portion of the diaper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein an adhesive secures said first surface portion to said second surface portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The diaper of claim 2 wherein said adhesive is disposed uninterruptedly along said line on said surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said line on said surface portion is in the form of an arc, the tangent to said arc at any predetermined point thereof making an angle with said fold line which is at least as great as the angle made by the tangent at any other point closer than said predetermined point to said fold line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The diaper of claim 4 wherein said arc intersects a reference line drawn between the midpoints of said lateral margins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The diaper of claim 5 wherein said arc is substantially a quadrant of a circle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said line on said surface extends from a first location adjacent said fold line to a second location approximately equidistant from said fold line and a diaper lateral mArgin.
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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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |