US3987794A
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Diaper with elastic crotch means
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1975-12-24
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper being folded into a box pleat configuration and having a lateral fold line in the crotch region, an elastic means extending across the fold line with its ends attached to the opposing folded surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H. Schaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/494; A61F13/49406; A61F13/49001; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49011; A61F13/49014; A61F13/49017; A61F13/56; A61F13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said central panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said central panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
176 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said intermediate panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said intermediate panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
177 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite site sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said outermost panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
177 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the back surfaces of the central panel end sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite site sides of the lateral fold line to the back surface of said outermost panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said outermost panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said outermost panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said intermediate panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said intermediate panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said central panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disposable diaper, comprising: an absorbent pad assembly having an absorbent pad, a pair of waistline portions, a crotch portion intermediate said waistline portions, a front surface, a back surface, a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting said side edges, a plurality of longitudinally extending folds defining a box-pleat configuration of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having a first pair of fold lines defining a longitudinally extending central panel, and a second pair of fold lines defining a pair of intermediate panels overlying the front surface of the central panel and a pair of outermost panels overlying the intermediate panels, said pad assembly having a fold in said crotch region along a lateral fold line and defining end sections of the pad assembly with the front surfaces of the outermost panel sections facing each other, and said pad assembly having an elastic band extending across said lateral fold line and having opposed ends secured on opposite sides of the lateral fold line to the front surface of said central 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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |