US3693621A
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Holding device and diaper system utilizing such device
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Tissue Co
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Filing: 1970-12-24
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A holding device for retaining an elongated absorbent pad to a supporting garment, the absorbent pad having elongated side regions folded over an elongated center region and secured to the center region by securing tacks. The holding device has a securing section which is secured to a forward marginal edge of the supporting garment. A stem portion is integrally formed with the securing section and extends in a rearward direction toward a rearward marginal edge of the supporting garment. The stem portion terminates in laterally extending members which are adapted to be positioned between the side regions and the center region of the absorbent pad, and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with the securing tacks.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Jarusik
- 👤 Alexander Pociluyko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/66; A61F13/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a diaper system: a. an elongated supporting garment terminating in opposed forward and rearward marginal edges; b. a holding device connected to said supporting garment adjacent said forward marginal edge and adapted to retain, in a desired position relative to said supporting garment, an elongated absorbent pad having elongated side regions folded over an elongated center region and secured to said center region by pad-securing tack means; c. said holding device comprising a stem portion extending rearwardly of said forward marginal edge and terminating in laterally extending pad-retaining members, said pad-retaining members being adapted to be positioned between the side regions and the center region of the pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with the pad-securing tack means whereby said pad-retaining members can engage said tack means to retain said pad in a desired position relative to said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a diaper system: a. an elongated supporting garment terminating in opposed forward and rearward marginal edges; b. a holding device connected to said supporting garment adjacent said forward marginal edge and adapted to retain, in a desired position relative to said supporting garment, an elongated absorbent pad having elongated side regions folded over an elongated center region and secured to said center region by pad-securing tack means; c. said holding device comprising a stem portion extending rearwardly of said forward marginal edge and terminating in laterally extending pad-retaining members, said pad-retaining members being adapted to be positioned between the side regions and the center region of the pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with the pad-securing tack means whereby said pad-retaining members can engage said tack means to retain said pad in a desired position relative to said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The diaper system according to claim 1, in combination with said absorbent pad, said pad-retaining members of said holding device being disposed between the side regions and center region of said pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with said tack means for retaining said pad in a desired position relative to aid supporting garment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The diaper system according to claim 1, wherein said pad-retaining members terminate in forwardly directed flange means which are adapted to partially encircle the pad-securing tack means of the absorbent pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The diaper system according to claim 3, in combination with said absorbent pad, said pad-retaining members of said holding device being disposed between the side regions and center region of said pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with said pad-securing tack means, the forwardly directed flange means partially encircling said tack means for retaining said pad in the desired position relative to said garment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
The diaper system according to claim 1, wherein said stem portion has a forward section adjacent said forward marginal edge of the supporting garment and a rearward section extending from said forward section toward the rearward marginal edge of said garment and terminating in said pad-retaining members, the rearward section of said stem portion and said pad-retaining members being thicker than the forward section of said stem portion for providing sufficient longitudinal and transverse rigidity to the holding device in the region thereof which is adapted to be positioned between the side regions and center region of the absorbent pad for retAining the pad in the desired position relative to said supporting garment during use, the forward section of said stem being sufficiently flexible for permitting flexing of the stem portion to easily assemble the pad with said supporting garment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The diaper system according to claim 5, in combination with said absorbent pad, said pad-retaining members of said holding device being disposed between the side regions and center region of said pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with said tack means for retaining said pad in a desired position relative to said garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The diaper system according to claim 5, wherein a rigidifying rib section is integrally formed adjacent marginal edges of the rearward section of said stem and said pad-retaining members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The diaper system according to claim 7, in combination with said absorbent pad, said pad-retaining members of said holding means being disposed between the side regions and center region of said pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with said securing tack means for retaining said pad in a desired position relative to said garments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The diaper system according to claim 5, wherein said pad-retaining members terminate in forwardly directed flange portions which are adapted to partially encircle the tack means of the absorbent pad.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The diaper system according to claim 9, wherein a rigidifying rib section is integrally formed adjacent marginal edges of the rearward section of said stem, said pad-retaining members and said flange portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The diaper system according to claim 10, in combination with said absorbent pad, said pad-retaining members of said holding device being disposed between the side regions and center region of said pad and rearwardly of and in overlying relationship with said tack means, the forwardly directed flange portions partially encircling said tack means for retaining said pad in the desired position relative to said garment.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |