US3920018A
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Disposable diaper with elastic means
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1974-10-31
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, and a pair of waistline portions. The diaper has elastic means connectable between one of the waistline portions around the back surface of the other waistline portion to provide a snug fit of the diaper about an infant.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Schaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, and a pair of waistline portions; and elastic means connectable between a side edge position of one of said waistline portions and extending around the back surface of the other waistline portion to a second edge portion of said one waistline portion to provide a snug fit of the diaper about an infant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, and a pair of waistline portions; and elastic means connectable between a side edge position of one of said waistline portions and extending around the back surface of the other waistline portion to a second edge portion of said one waistline portion to provide a snug fit of the diaper about an infant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein the elastic means is connectable adjacent one side edge of said one waistline portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein the elastic means is connectable intermediate the side edges of said one waistline portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein the elastic means comprises an elongated elastic loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The diaper of claim 1 including tape means for securing said one waistline portion to the other waistline portion adjacent at least one of said side edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein the connected elastic means extends from opposing sides of said pad assembly adjacent said side edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein the elastic means comprises elongated elastic band means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The diaper of claim 7 wherein the band means has one end secured to said one waistline portion adjacent one side edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The diaper of claim 8 including tape means adjacent said one side edge securing the one end of the band means to said one waistline portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The diaper of claim 9 wherein the band means comprises an elastic loop with said tape means passing through said loop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The diaper of claim 8 wherein the other end of the band means is attachable to said one waistline portion adjacent the other side edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The diaper of claim 11 including tape means adjacent said other side edge for securing the other end of the band means to said one waistline portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The diaper of claim 12 wherein the band means comprises an elastic loop, and in which said tape means is passed through the loop to secure the loop to said one waistline portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
The diaper of claim 7 wherein said band means comprises first and second elastic bands, said bands having one end attached to said one waistline portion adjacent opposing side edges, and including means for securing the other free ends of said bands together intermediate said side edges.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The diaper of claim 14 wherein the securing means comprises tape means secured to the free end of the first band, said tape means being attachable to the free end of the second band.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
54 words
The diaper of claim 15 wherein said first and second bands comprises first and second elastic loops, and said tape means has one end passing through and secured to the free end of the first loop, and an attachment end passable through the free end of the second loop to secure the loops together.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The diaper of claim 7 wherein the band means is adjustable to modify the tension applied by the band means to the diaper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
62 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, and a pair of waistline portions; and selectively engageable elastic means extending from opposed sides of one waistline portIon completely around the back surface of the other waistline portion between side margins of one waistline portion to obtain a snug fit of the diaper about an infant.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
62 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, and a pair of waistline portions; and selectively engageable elastic means extending from opposed sides of one waistline portIon completely around the back surface of the other waistline portion between side margins of one waistline portion to obtain a snug fit of the diaper about an infant.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
76 words
A tape fastener for a diaper first and second waist-panels comprising, tape means having first and second relatively inelastic end portions, said first end portion being fixedly secured to the diaper adjacent a first waist panel and said second end portion being attachable to a surface of said second waist panel of the diaper to secure the diaper about an infant, said tape means having an elastic loop extending between said first and second end portions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
76 words
A tape fastener for a diaper first and second waist-panels comprising, tape means having first and second relatively inelastic end portions, said first end portion being fixedly secured to the diaper adjacent a first waist panel and said second end portion being attachable to a surface of said second waist panel of the diaper to secure the diaper about an infant, said tape means having an elastic loop extending between said first and second end portions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fastener of claim 19 wherein said first and second end portions comprise first and second sections of pressure-sensitive tape, said first and second sections having one end passing through and secured to said elastic loop.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The diaper of claim 19 wherein said second end portion is releasable attached to a back surface of the first end portion prior to placement of the diaper.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
87 words
A tape fastener for a diaper comprising, tape means having first and second end portions, said first end portion being secured to a first panel the diaper and said second end portion being releasably attached to a back surface of the first end portion, said second end portion being attachable to a surface of a second panel the diaper after removal from the first end portion to secure the two panels of the diaper about an infant and means for connecting said first and second end portions.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
87 words
A tape fastener for a diaper comprising, tape means having first and second end portions, said first end portion being secured to a first panel the diaper and said second end portion being releasably attached to a back surface of the first end portion, said second end portion being attachable to a surface of a second panel the diaper after removal from the first end portion to secure the two panels of the diaper about an infant and means for connecting said first and second end portions.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The diaper of claim 22 wherein the connecting means comprises elastic means extending between said first and second end portions.
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |