US4037602A
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Adaptable diaper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-26
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A diaper assembly having versatile uses and applications for boys and girls, each diaper assembly having a substantially rectangular diaper material and a pair of trapezoidal liners mounted to the inside of the diaper material, the bases of the trapezoidal liners being removably attached at the opposite ends of the diaper material, and the tapered ends overlapping at a central location of the diaper material. One of the diaper liners may be removed, and the diaper with the remaining liner is positioned at the front for the boy user and at the back for a girl user. The removed liner may be overlaid relative to the remaining liner to thicken the liners when placing the diaper on the child for overnight use.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet R. Hawthorne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/493; A61F13/53; A61F13/531; A61F13/532; A61F13/491; A61F13/4915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A diaper assembly selectively adaptable for use with a boy or a girl, including a planar diaper material having opposite sides and ends, an inside end and outside end, a first tapered absorbent liner on the inside of the diaper material said first tapered absorbent liner having a base, an oppositely smaller end and tapering sides connecting the base and smaller end, said liner base being attached by releasable attaching means to a diaper material end, and the smaller end extending beyond the mid-point between the opposite diaper material ends, and a second tapered absorbent liner having a base, an oppositely smaller end and tapering sides, the liner base of said second liner being attached at the other of the diaper material ends by a second releasable attaching means, said tapered end of the second tapered absorbent liner extending beyond the mid-point between the opposite diaper material ends and being in overlapping relationship with the smaller end of the first tapered absorbent liner, whereby one of said liners may be removed at its base by releasing the attaching means so that the remaining liner may be selectively positioned relative to a boy or a girl, and the removed liner may be layered with the remaining liner to thicken the selected liner position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A diaper assembly selectively adaptable for use with a boy or a girl, including a planar diaper material having opposite sides and ends, an inside end and outside end, a first tapered absorbent liner on the inside of the diaper material said first tapered absorbent liner having a base, an oppositely smaller end and tapering sides connecting the base and smaller end, said liner base being attached by releasable attaching means to a diaper material end, and the smaller end extending beyond the mid-point between the opposite diaper material ends, and a second tapered absorbent liner having a base, an oppositely smaller end and tapering sides, the liner base of said second liner being attached at the other of the diaper material ends by a second releasable attaching means, said tapered end of the second tapered absorbent liner extending beyond the mid-point between the opposite diaper material ends and being in overlapping relationship with the smaller end of the first tapered absorbent liner, whereby one of said liners may be removed at its base by releasing the attaching means so that the remaining liner may be selectively positioned relative to a boy or a girl, and the removed liner may be layered with the remaining liner to thicken the selected liner position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 1 wherein the bases of said first and second absorbent liners extend substantially to the opposite sides of the diaper material, and said smaller end is a minor portion of the distance between the sides of the diaper material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 2 wherein said base is removably attached by linear perforations extending to the tapering sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 3 wherein said base is removably attached by a rupturable bond point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 3 wherein said base is removably attached by a releasable connector between the liner and the diaper material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 5 wherein said releasable connector is a tab removably adhered to the tapered liner and to the diaper material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 1 wherein each side of the diaper material has a scalloped edge to accommodate the legs of the user when the diaper is placed in use.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 7 wherein said diaper material has mounted tab fastener means adjacent each of the opposite diaper material ends so said ends may be attached at the waist of infants.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 8 wherein said diaper material further includes fastener means mounted at each of the scalloped edges so that the diaper may be mounted along the legs and the waist of a toddler.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A diaper assembly which includes the features of claim 1 wherein each of the absorbent liners have a generally trapezoidal configuration, each liner having an area coincidental with the other, and said diaper material and liners being formed of disposable cellulosic materials.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |