US3929134A
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Absorbent article and method
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1974-08-29
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-08-29
Abstract
Abstract An article having an absorbent pad assembly. The pad assembly has a pair of side edges, a longitudinally extending central panel, a pair of doubled longitudinally extending back panels underlying the central panel, and a pair of longitudinally extending top panels extending from the back panels and overlying the central panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Hamzeh Karami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49413; A61F13/49001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a first fold of said pad assembly along a first pair of longitudinally extending fold lines defining a pair of side panels extending between said side edges and the first pair of fold lines, said side panels being folded against the front surface of the pad assembly, and a second fold of the pad assembly along a second pair of longitudinally extending fold lines intermediate said side edges and first fold lines, the second fold lines defining doubled edge sections remote said side edges being folded against the back surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a first fold of said pad assembly along a first pair of longitudinally extending fold lines defining a pair of side panels extending between said side edges and the first pair of fold lines, said side panels being folded against the front surface of the pad assembly, and a second fold of the pad assembly along a second pair of longitudinally extending fold lines intermediate said side edges and first fold lines, the second fold lines defining doubled edge sections remote said side edges being folded against the back surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said side panels are secured to the front surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said edge sections are secured to the back surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said pad assembly is enbossed in the region of at least a part of said fold lines to facilitate folding of said pad assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said pad assembly has a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending pad segments defining separated areas in the region of at least a part of said fold lines to facilitate folding of said pad assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The diaper of claim 1 including a fluid impervious backing sheet defining the back surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The diaper of claim 6 wherein said backing sheet covers a portion of the front surface of the side panels adjacent said side edges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
An absorbent article comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a longitudinally extending central panel, a pair of doubled longitudinally extending back panels folded against the central panel, and a pair of longitudinally extending top panels extending from the back panels and folded against the cEntral panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
An absorbent article comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a longitudinally extending central panel, a pair of doubled longitudinally extending back panels folded against the central panel, and a pair of longitudinally extending top panels extending from the back panels and folded against the cEntral panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The diaper of claim 8 including means for securing the top panels to the central panel in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The diaper of claim 9 wherein said securing means is located adjacent said side edges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The diaper of claim 9 wherein said securing means is spaced from said side edges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
The diaper of claim 11 wherein said pad assembly includes a fluid impervious backing sheet having end sections covering at least a portion of the inner surface of the top panels intermediate the top panels and the central panel, and said securing means secures said end sections to the central panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The diaper of claim 8 including means for securing the back panels to the central panel in the longitutinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The diaper of claim 13 wherein each of said back panels includes a longitudinally extending fold line underlying the central panel, and said securing means are located adjacent said fold lines.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
The diaper of claim 8 wherein said pad assembly includes a fluid impervious backing sheet covering the outer surface of the top panels relative the central panel and at least a portion of the inner surface of the top panels intermediate the top panels and the central panel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
97 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a substantially fluid pervious front surface, a fluid impervious backing sheet defining a back surface of the pad assembly, said backing sheet extending past said side edges and covering a portion of the front surface of the pad assembly, longitudinally extending edge portions of the pad assembly being folded over and secured to the front surface of the pad assembly, the longitudinally extending edge portions of the folded pad assembly being folded under and secured to the back surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
97 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a substantially fluid pervious front surface, a fluid impervious backing sheet defining a back surface of the pad assembly, said backing sheet extending past said side edges and covering a portion of the front surface of the pad assembly, longitudinally extending edge portions of the pad assembly being folded over and secured to the front surface of the pad assembly, the longitudinally extending edge portions of the folded pad assembly being folded under and secured to the back surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
91 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a longitudinally extending central panel having a front surface and a back surface, a pair of longitudinally extending top panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and having a pair of inwardly directed side edges, a fluid impervious outer surface, and a fluid impervious inner surface portion adjacent the side edges and facing the central panel, and fluid pocket means underlying the back surface of the central panel to receive fluid runoff from the front surface of the central panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
91 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a longitudinally extending central panel having a front surface and a back surface, a pair of longitudinally extending top panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and having a pair of inwardly directed side edges, a fluid impervious outer surface, and a fluid impervious inner surface portion adjacent the side edges and facing the central panel, and fluid pocket means underlying the back surface of the central panel to receive fluid runoff from the front surface of the central panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
110 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a front surface, a back surface, a first fold of the pad assembly along a first pair of longitudinally extending fold lines defining a central panel and a pair of side panels, said side panels being folded against the back surface of the central panel, a second fold of the side panels along a second pair of longitudinally extending fold lines intermediate the first fold lines and said side edges, said second fold lines defining a pair of edge panels being folded around the first fold lines and overlying the front surface of the central panel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
110 words
A disposable diaper comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of side edges, a front surface, a back surface, a first fold of the pad assembly along a first pair of longitudinally extending fold lines defining a central panel and a pair of side panels, said side panels being folded against the back surface of the central panel, a second fold of the side panels along a second pair of longitudinally extending fold lines intermediate the first fold lines and said side edges, said second fold lines defining a pair of edge panels being folded around the first fold lines and overlying the front surface of the central panel.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of making a disposable diaper comprising the steps of: folding longitudinally extending side panels of an absorbent pad assembly against a front surface of the assembly to define a doubled portion of the pad assembly; and folding longitudinally extending edge sections of said doubled portion against a back surface of a longitudinally extending central panel in the assembly.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of making a disposable diaper comprising the steps of: folding longitudinally extending side panels of an absorbent pad assembly against a front surface of the assembly to define a doubled portion of the pad assembly; and folding longitudinally extending edge sections of said doubled portion against a back surface of a longitudinally extending central panel in the assembly.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 19 including the step after the first folding step of securing the side panels against the front surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 19 including the step after the second folding step of securing the edge sections against the back surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of making a disposable diaper, comprising the steps of: folding longitudinally extending side panels of an absoRbent pad assembly against a back surface of a longitudinally extending central panel in the assembly; and folding longitudinally extending edge panels of the side panels against a front surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of making a disposable diaper, comprising the steps of: folding longitudinally extending side panels of an absoRbent pad assembly against a back surface of a longitudinally extending central panel in the assembly; and folding longitudinally extending edge panels of the side panels against a front surface of the pad assembly.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 22 including the step after the first folding step of securing a portion of the side panels to the back surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 22 including the step after the second folding step of securing the edge panels to the front surface of the pad assembly in the longitudinal central region of the diaper.
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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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |