US3554195A
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Napkin for babies
Assignee: Scott Ltd
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Filing: 1968-05-13
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A baby''s napkin comprises a paper-thin backing sheet having a central crutch portion at the top of the sheet which is wider than a front portion at the bottom of the sheet, so that in use the ends of the back portion overlap end areas of the front portion, and one face of each pair of overlapping faces carries an area of pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by a strippable covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian Lindsay Murdoch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; A61F13/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A napkin for babies characterized by an impermeable backing sheet of paper thinness (about .025 mm. thinness) comprising a marginal a back portion at the top and a marginal front portion at the bottom of the backing sheet, the backing sheet having a central crutch portion between the said marginal portions and having concave arcuate side edges adapted to fit in a fluid-tight manner around a baby''s thighs when the napkin is applied to the baby, the back portion at the top of the backing sheet being wider than the front portion at the bottom of the backing sheet so that in use the ends of the back portion overlap the end areas of the front portion to an extend sufficient to provide holding areas with adhesive inside the overlapping faces, one face of each pair of the overlapping faces being provided with an exposable pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by strippable covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A napkin for babies characterized by an impermeable backing sheet of paper thinness (about .025 mm. thinness) comprising a marginal a back portion at the top and a marginal front portion at the bottom of the backing sheet, the backing sheet having a central crutch portion between the said marginal portions and having concave arcuate side edges adapted to fit in a fluid-tight manner around a baby''s thighs when the napkin is applied to the baby, the back portion at the top of the backing sheet being wider than the front portion at the bottom of the backing sheet so that in use the ends of the back portion overlap the end areas of the front portion to an extend sufficient to provide holding areas with adhesive inside the overlapping faces, one face of each pair of the overlapping faces being provided with an exposable pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by strippable covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A napkin for babies according to claim 1, comprising at end area of the marginal back portion at the top of the backing sheet an adhering plastics film coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive temporarily protected by siliconized release paper, whereby on stripping the release paper the pressure-sensitive adhesive can be applied to the end areas of the marginal front portion and finger pressure exerted to secure together the said end areas of the marginal front and back portions of the backing sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A napkin for babies according to claim 1, comprising a wad of absorbent material of a width slightly less than the minimum width of the crutch portion of the backing sheet, there being only a single sheet of material, said wad being secured to said single sheet and presenting a free and unobstructed outer surface for direct contact with a baby''s body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A napkin for babies according to claim 1, comprising an absorbent wad consisting of fluffed cellulose pulp covered with nonwoven fabric secured by adhesive to the backing sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A napkin for babies according to claim 1, including an aBsorbent was wad secured on the backing sheet by gauze material covering the wad and adhesively held in position on the backing sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A napkin for babies according to claim 1, wherein the backing sheet is blanked out of a sheet of impermeable material and covered by tissue paper adhesively secured to the whole area of contact with the backing sheet.
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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |