US3768481A
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Sanitary panty or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-04
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary panty-catamenial pad combination for use in absorbing human menstrual flow consists of a body garment having waist and leg openings and an aperture in the crotch area covered by a flap; the aperture receiving a suitable projection provided on the back of a catamenial pad to retain the pad in place.
Inventors
- 👤 M Shibata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/66; A61F13/68; A61F13/72; A61F13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In combination, a sanitary panty garment and absorbent catamenial pad comprising a bifurcated loin encircling garment having waist and leg openings and a crotch area between the leg openings, said crotch area having an aperture therein adapted to overlie the vulva area of the human female; a displaceable cover overlying said crotch area and the aperture therein; a catamenial pad, said pad being disposed interiorly of the loin encircling garment in the crotch area and being comprised of an absorbent cushion having a projection on one surface thereof for insertion into the said opening and being covered by said cover whereby said pad is retained in position within the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination, a sanitary panty garment and absorbent catamenial pad comprising a bifurcated loin encircling garment having waist and leg openings and a crotch area between the leg openings, said crotch area having an aperture therein adapted to overlie the vulva area of the human female; a displaceable cover overlying said crotch area and the aperture therein; a catamenial pad, said pad being disposed interiorly of the loin encircling garment in the crotch area and being comprised of an absorbent cushion having a projection on one surface thereof for insertion into the said opening and being covered by said cover whereby said pad is retained in position within the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein said bifurcated loin encircling garment is made from elasticized material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein said cover is a separate piece of material adhered to at least three edges of the loin encircling garment and centrally located over the crotch area thereof and the aperture therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said catamenial pad is provided with a moisture-resistant coating on the side thereof having said projection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
For use in a sanitary panty garment, a catamenial pad having a moisture-absorbent cushion, one surface of said cushion being provided with a centrally-located projection extending outwardly therefrom and a moisture-resistant coating overlying said one surface and said projection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
For use in a sanitary panty garment, a catamenial pad having a moisture-absorbent cushion, one surface of said cushion being provided with a centrally-located projection extending outwardly therefrom and a moisture-resistant coating overlying said one surface and said projection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A catamenial pad as defined in claim 5, wherein said pad is generally rectangular in configuration and said projection is located centrally of said surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A catamenial pad as defined in claim 5, wherein said moisture-resistant coating is polyvinyl chloride.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |