US3713178A
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Disposable bedpan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A completely disposable bedpan is provided which is spillproof, drip-proof and odorless. It is lightweight and easy to handle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Mallette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; A61G9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A disposable bedpan comprising: A. A FIRST WATERPROOF TRAY, B. A LAYER OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL FILLING THE FIRST TRAY, C. A WATERPROOF WRAPPER ENCLOSING THE FIRST TRAY AND SECURED UPON ITSELF AS TO BE LEAKPROOF TAPE MEANS EMPLOYED TO HOLD THE WRAPPER IN ITS ENCLOSED STATE, D. THE WRAPPER HAVING AN EXPOSED UPPER FACE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, E. AND A SECOND WATERPROOF TRAY IN WHICH THE WRAPPER ENCLOSED FIRST TRAY IS MOUNTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A disposable bedpan comprising: A. A FIRST WATERPROOF TRAY, B. A LAYER OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL FILLING THE FIRST TRAY, C. A WATERPROOF WRAPPER ENCLOSING THE FIRST TRAY AND SECURED UPON ITSELF AS TO BE LEAKPROOF TAPE MEANS EMPLOYED TO HOLD THE WRAPPER IN ITS ENCLOSED STATE, D. THE WRAPPER HAVING AN EXPOSED UPPER FACE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, E. AND A SECOND WATERPROOF TRAY IN WHICH THE WRAPPER ENCLOSED FIRST TRAY IS MOUNTED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A disposable bedpan comprising: A. A FIRST WATERPROOF TRAY, B. A LAYER OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL FILLING THE FIRST TRAY, C. A WATERPROOF WRAPPER ENCLOSING THE FIRST TRAY AND SECURED UPON ITSELF AS TO BE LEAKPROOF TAPE MEANS EMPLOYED TO HOLD THE WRAPPER IN ITS ENCLOSED STATE, D. THE WRAPPER HAVING AN EXPOSED UPPER FACE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, E. AND A SECOND WATERPROOF TRAY IN WHICH THE WRAPPER ENCLOSED FIRST TRAY IS MOUNTED.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A disposable bedpan comprising: A. A FIRST WATERPROOF TRAY, B. A LAYER OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL FILLING THE FIRST TRAY, C. A WATERPROOF WRAPPER ENCLOSING THE FIRST TRAY AND SECURED UPON ITSELF AS TO BE LEAKPROOF TAPE MEANS EMPLOYED TO HOLD THE WRAPPER IN ITS ENCLOSED STATE, D. THE WRAPPER HAVING AN EXPOSED UPPER FACE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, E. AND A SECOND WATERPROOF TRAY IN WHICH THE WRAPPER ENCLOSED FIRST TRAY IS MOUNTED.
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |