US3838693A
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Re-useable diaper with integral moisture confining means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-05
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Granted: 1974-10-01
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Expires: 1993-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A re-useable diaper comprising a multilayered pad of absorbent fabric joined along at least one side thereof to a larger panel of flexible waterproof material provides moisture confining means which keeps the outer, and suitably ornamented, surface of the diaper dry during intended use, while at the same time facilitating easy and repeated laundering for re-use. The larger panel is of grater dimension both front to back and side to side than the pad of absorbent material to confine moisture of even a very wet diaper. The absorbent pad is preferably fashioned from an elongated rectangular blank folded on itself to provide the plurality of layers in the pad, and several means of joining the pad and waterproof panel provide a pre-folded, ready to use assemblage, while still permitting free detergent and rinsing action on all surfaces when laundering.
Inventors
- 👤 P Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A re-useable diaper with integral moisture retaining means comprising a multilayered pad of absorbent fabric joined along at least one side thereof to one edge of a larger panel of flexible waterproof material, the outer surface of said larger panel carrying a smaller decorative panel adapted to substantially align with said pad when the pad is superimposed on the inner surface of said waterproof panel, side portions of said waterproof panel being folded around and superimposed on innermost side edges of said pad thereby providing moisture retaining sides to the assembled diaper, and means positioning the opposed edge of said waterproof panel with respect to said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A re-useable diaper with integral moisture retaining means comprising a multilayered pad of absorbent fabric joined along at least one side thereof to one edge of a larger panel of flexible waterproof material, the outer surface of said larger panel carrying a smaller decorative panel adapted to substantially align with said pad when the pad is superimposed on the inner surface of said waterproof panel, side portions of said waterproof panel being folded around and superimposed on innermost side edges of said pad thereby providing moisture retaining sides to the assembled diaper, and means positioning the opposed edge of said waterproof panel with respect to said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein said absorbent pad comprises an elongated rectangular blank of diaper fabric foldable on itself to provide at least three superimposed panels, and one end of said blank being integrally joined to one edge of said waterproof panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 2 wherein the opposed edge of said waterproof panel is secured to a spaced portion of said foldable fabric blank whereby said waterproof panel is fixedly positioned with respect to both sides of said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 2 wherein the opposed edge of said waterproof panel is secured to the opposed end of said blank, whereby the folded assemblage can open to a large loop facilitating free detergent and rinsing action during laundering.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 2 wherein the opposed edge of said waterproof panel is joined to foldable diaper blank at the remote edge of the panel thereof to which the first named edge of said waterproof panel is joined.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 5 wherein the other two panels of said foldable blank are secured together to form a closed loop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 6 wherein said closed loop is disposed externally of said first named panel of the foldable blank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 6 wherein said closed loop is disposed between said first named panel of the foldable blank and said waterproof panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 2 wherein the interfolded panels of said blank, at the edge thereof remote from the juncture with said first named edge of the waterproof panel are stitched together to thereby impart a closed loop configuration to the remainder of said foldable blank, and the opposed edge of said waterproof panel is secured to said interfolded panels substantially at the point where said panels are stitched together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein said decorative panel is detachably secured to said waterproof panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one edge of said waterproof panel is detachably secured to said pad of absorbent fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein both edges of said waterproof panel are secured to said pad of absorbent fabric.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein both edges of said waterproof panel are detachably secured to said pad of absorbent fabric.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A re-useable diaper as defined in claim 1 wherein both edges of said waterproof panel are detachably secured to said pad of absorbent fabric, and said decorative panel is detachably secured to said waterproof panel.
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) | 1977-09-30 | 1978-04-01 | 1978-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-30 | 1982-04-01 | 1982-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-30 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |