US3785451A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Flexible and fireproof automobile diaper
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1972-08-04
•
Granted: 1974-01-15
•
Expires: 1992-08-04
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses an automobile diaper that is secured in position under an automotive device which contains oil under pressure and which presents the liability of oil dripping therefrom. The diaper is rectangular is shape, fireproof, and comprises a double-layer envelope which receives a mass of absorbent material. The inner layer is plastic and one panel thereof is formed with an opening leaving a marginal portion thereabout. The outer layer is of fiberglass and covers the opening. The envelope is provided with grommets along its edges which accommodates means for securing the diaper in position.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mccord
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:27
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; B32B17/00; B32B17/02; B32B17/04; F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/006; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/10; B32B2262/101; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/30; B32B2307/306; B32B2307/3065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24488; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An automobile diaper intended for installation beneath an automotive device containing oil under pressure and which presents the liability of oil dripping therefrom, said diaper comprising: a. a rectangular envelope consisting of an inner layer of plastic and an outer layer of fiberglass netting; b. said envelope including upper and lower panels secured together along their edges; c. the upper panel of said inner layer having a central rectangular opening with margInal portions thereabout; d. a mass of oil-absorbent material in said envelope and occupying the space between said opening and the spaces beneath said marginal portions, and e. a plurality of grommets incorporated into said envelope along each edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An automobile diaper intended for installation beneath an automotive device containing oil under pressure and which presents the liability of oil dripping therefrom, said diaper comprising: a. a rectangular envelope consisting of an inner layer of plastic and an outer layer of fiberglass netting; b. said envelope including upper and lower panels secured together along their edges; c. the upper panel of said inner layer having a central rectangular opening with margInal portions thereabout; d. a mass of oil-absorbent material in said envelope and occupying the space between said opening and the spaces beneath said marginal portions, and e. a plurality of grommets incorporated into said envelope along each edge thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The automobile diaper of claim 1 in which said mass of oil-absorbent material is non-combustible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The automobile diaper of claim 2 in which said mass of oil-absorbent material is fiberglass insulation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The automobile diaper of claim 1 in which the upper and lower panels of each layer are integrally joined along one edge of each of said panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The automobile diaper of claim 4 in which the bottom panels of both the inner and outer layers are wider and longer than said upper panels and present side and end strips which are folded over corresponding portions of said upper panels and sealed thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The automobile diaper of claim 1 in which said envelope includes four side edges and four corners and there is one of said grommets at each corner and midway of each side edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2732024A
Cited
US1630639A
Cited
US2171813A
Cited
US3279557A
Cited
US3454124A
Cited
US3674613A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |