US3978860A
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Tabs for disposable diapers
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1975-07-31
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper comprising a body of absorbent material defined by peripheral edges and having an inside surface for direction toward the body of an infant. There is provided at least one adhesive tape tab affixed to the diaper along a peripheral edge, said tab comprising a strip of tape with adhesive material on one side and having a pad of gauze cushioning material along its peripheral edge.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Frank Stima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A disposable diaper comprising a body of absorbent material defined by peripheral edges and having an inside surface for direction toward the body of an infant, and at least one adhesive tape tab affixed to the diaper along a peripheral edge, said tab comprising a strip of tape with pressure sensitive adhesive material on one side thereof and having a pad of cushioning material along its peripheral edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A disposable diaper comprising a body of absorbent material defined by peripheral edges and having an inside surface for direction toward the body of an infant, and at least one adhesive tape tab affixed to the diaper along a peripheral edge, said tab comprising a strip of tape with pressure sensitive adhesive material on one side thereof and having a pad of cushioning material along its peripheral edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein said pad is of gauze.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, including a release sheet secured to said adhesive material and overlying said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein said pad has a feathered outer surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein said pad is of gauze, and a release sheet secured to said adhesive and overlying said pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein said pad is of gauze, the outer surface of said gauze being feathered.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 6, including a release sheet secured to said adhesive material and overlying said feathered outer surface of said pad.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |