US3939502A
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Disposable pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A disposable comfort pad for bedpans having a pad member shaped to cover the flesh-engaging seat portion of a bed pan. The bottom or underside of the pad member, at least in the distal end areas and bight portion area, is coated with pressure sensitive adhesive which is shielded prior to use of the pad by sheet material which can be readily stripped away. At least one, and preferably three, pul tabs or loops project from the pad member for use in removing the pad from a bedpan. The pad member has an inexpensive filling within an envelope or cover formed of soft, thin, plastic film.
Inventors
- 👤 Marjorie A. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; A61G9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A disposable bedpan pad comprising a pad member having generally the shape and size of the flesh-engaging seat portion of a bedpan, and shielded pressure sensitive retention means on the underside of said pad member for releasably anchoring said pad member in place on said seat portion, said retention means being located at least at the distal portions and at the bight portion of said pad and being shielded prior to use of said bedpan pad by removable sheet material so as to expose pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A disposable bedpan pad comprising a pad member having generally the shape and size of the flesh-engaging seat portion of a bedpan, and shielded pressure sensitive retention means on the underside of said pad member for releasably anchoring said pad member in place on said seat portion, said retention means being located at least at the distal portions and at the bight portion of said pad and being shielded prior to use of said bedpan pad by removable sheet material so as to expose pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The disposable bedpan pad of claim 1 wherein said shielded pressure sensitive retention means covers substantially the entire bedpan engaging surface of said pad member leaving a margin around the inner edge of said pad member not covered by said retention means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The disposable bedpan pad of claim 1 wherein there is at least one tab projecting from said pad member for use in removing said disposable bedpan pad from a bedpan without contacting any portion of said pad member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The disposable bedpan pad of claim 3 wherein there are three of said tabs with two projecting from the distal ends of said pad member and one projecting from the bight portion thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disposable bedpan pad of claim 1 wherein said pad member comprises a soft thin film envelope or cover and an inexpensive compressible padding material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The disposable bedpan pad of claim 1 wherein said pad member comprises opposing pieces of soft thin plastic film with bubbles or pockets of air trapped therebetween.
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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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |