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Conformable disposable diaper having reinforced portions
Assignee: Paragon Trade Brands LLC
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Filing: 1979-12-21
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 1999-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper having improved fit about the legs and/or waist of the wearer and having reinforced corners for enhanced securement of the diaper about the wearer is disclosed. Improved fit and reinforcement are obtained by an elongated, inherently elastic ribbon member positioned along at least one margin of the diaper. The ribbon member is secured to the diaper so as to provide an elastic region at a central portion of the margin and a unitary, relatively inelastic reinforced region in a corner portion of the diaper.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz A. Pieniak
- 👤 Virginia L. Repke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49017; A61F13/4902; A61F13/53; A61F13/539
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of at least one margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of at least one margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein said elastic ribbon member is a thin, thermoplastic film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of each side margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said side margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic and at least one end of the diaper being provided with two reinforced corner portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
170 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of each side margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said side margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic and at least one end of the diaper being provided with two reinforced corner portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 3 wherein said elastic ribbon member is a thin, thermoplastic film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first and second outer layers are substantially rectangular and generally coterminous with one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first and second outer layers are hourglass shaped and generally coterminous with one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 3 wherein the side margins are each wider in the central region than in the corner portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
201 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of each side margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said side margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic providing reinforced corner portions at one end of the diaper, and securement means for securing the diaper about the waist of the wearer, said securement means being attached at one end at the side margins of said diaper in the reinforced corner portions of the diaper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
201 words
A unitary disposable diaper comprising; a first outer layer in the form of a moisture-impervious backing, an absorbent batt positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said backing, a second layer in the form of a moisture-pervious facing positioned in superposed relationship with respect to said batt, side and end margins formed by said batt being shorter and narrower than said first and second outer layers, an elongated elastic ribbon member disposed along substantially the entire length of each side margin of the diaper, said ribbon member being secured in said side margin, said member being secured in the central region of the margin to gather said region, and said member being secured at at least one end of the margin substantially continuously from the end of the central region to an outermost edge of the diaper, and at least one reinforced corner portion provided by said secured end, said secured end being effectively inelastic providing reinforced corner portions at one end of the diaper, and securement means for securing the diaper about the waist of the wearer, said securement means being attached at one end at the side margins of said diaper in the reinforced corner portions of the diaper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A disposable diaper in accordance with claim 8 wherein the securement means are adhesive tabs.
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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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |