US3626945A
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Tab construction for sanitary napkin
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1969-03-27
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1989-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved tab construction for a sanitary napkin. The improved tab construction includes a narrow patch of pressure sensitive adhesive on the surface of at least one tab and near the end thereof, and a relatively stiff protective cover strip covering the adhesive strip. The protective cover is longer than the adhesive patch and is positioned on the adhesive so that an unattached portion of the strip extends inwardly toward the center of the napkin. The relatively stiff cover strip is also sufficiently narrow so that it can be used to facilitate threading the tab through a fixture such as the clasp or grip normally used with napkin supporting devices. When the used napkin is to be discarded, it is rolled on itself with the soiled surface on the inside, the protective strip is removed, and the adhesive patch is pressed against the rolled up body of the napkin to hold it in the rolled condition for disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 Carolyn R Mobley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
In combination, a sanitary napkin supportive device provided with a fastener having an opening to receive and hold a sanitary napkin; and a sanitary napkin comprising an elongated pad of absorbent material, an elongated tab extending longitudinally from each End of said pad, a narrow patch of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the surface of one of said tabs near the end thereof, and an elongated stiff protective cover strip extending lengthwise on said tab end and releasably bonded to said adhesive patch, said protective cover strip having a width which is a fraction of the width of said tab end, and less than the width of said fastener opening on said supportive device, so that the sides of said tab end can be folded over the protective cover strip to provide a tab end reduced in width, stiffened by said protective cover strip and adapted thereby to facilitate the threading of said tab end through the fastener opening; the protective cover strip further providing for rendering the adhesive patch operable, after the sanitary napkin has been soiled and removed from the supportive device, by peeling the protective cover strip away from said adhesive patch to provide for the securing of the tab end of said soiled sanitary napkin after said sanitary napkin has been formed into a roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
In combination, a sanitary napkin supportive device provided with a fastener having an opening to receive and hold a sanitary napkin; and a sanitary napkin comprising an elongated pad of absorbent material, an elongated tab extending longitudinally from each End of said pad, a narrow patch of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the surface of one of said tabs near the end thereof, and an elongated stiff protective cover strip extending lengthwise on said tab end and releasably bonded to said adhesive patch, said protective cover strip having a width which is a fraction of the width of said tab end, and less than the width of said fastener opening on said supportive device, so that the sides of said tab end can be folded over the protective cover strip to provide a tab end reduced in width, stiffened by said protective cover strip and adapted thereby to facilitate the threading of said tab end through the fastener opening; the protective cover strip further providing for rendering the adhesive patch operable, after the sanitary napkin has been soiled and removed from the supportive device, by peeling the protective cover strip away from said adhesive patch to provide for the securing of the tab end of said soiled sanitary napkin after said sanitary napkin has been formed into a roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A sanitary napkin as set forth in claim 1 wherein said protective cover strip extends beyond the end of said adhesive patch toward said pad and wherein said protective cover strip and said adhesive patch are in the center of the sanitary napkin tab end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sanitary napkin as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tab at one end of said pad is shorter than the tab at the other end, and said adhesive patch and protective cover strip are provided on the surface of the shorter tab.
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |