US4182336A
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Sanitary napkin with attached disposal container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-10
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Granted: 1980-01-08
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Expires: 1998-07-10
Abstract
Abstract Attached to the usual pad-type sanitary napkin is a sack-like container or bag made of thin, foldable, moisture-proof material. The bag is attached so that it may be opened to a position to receive the napkin. The bag with the napkin therein may then be closed for disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F2013/55195; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
As an article of manufacture, (a) a sanitary napkin having secured thereto a sack for disposing of the napkin, (b) said sack being made of foldable, substantially moisture-proof material, (c) said sack being generally triangular when in open position and as viewed in side elevation, (d) there being a first flap extension on a rear wall of the sack at its open end and extending outwardly of its open end, said flap extension being secured to the surface of the napkin on the side thereof opposite the side disposed to contact the user's body and at a position intermediate one end of the napkin and a folding zone thereof, whereby the sack may be opened by unfolding the same, the napkin folded once upon itself and inserted directly into the sack with its free ends adjacent the bottom of the sack and the reaminder thereof and the first flap extension being received within the sack away from the open end of the sack, (e) a second flap extension on said sack on the front wall thereof and adjacent the open end of the sack and adapted to reach across the open end of the sack to close the same, and (f) means to secure the second flap to the rear wall of the sack, thus to close the sack with the napkin and the first flap in place therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
As an article of manufacture, (a) a sanitary napkin having secured thereto a sack for disposing of the napkin, (b) said sack being made of foldable, substantially moisture-proof material, (c) said sack being generally triangular when in open position and as viewed in side elevation, (d) there being a first flap extension on a rear wall of the sack at its open end and extending outwardly of its open end, said flap extension being secured to the surface of the napkin on the side thereof opposite the side disposed to contact the user's body and at a position intermediate one end of the napkin and a folding zone thereof, whereby the sack may be opened by unfolding the same, the napkin folded once upon itself and inserted directly into the sack with its free ends adjacent the bottom of the sack and the reaminder thereof and the first flap extension being received within the sack away from the open end of the sack, (e) a second flap extension on said sack on the front wall thereof and adjacent the open end of the sack and adapted to reach across the open end of the sack to close the same, and (f) means to secure the second flap to the rear wall of the sack, thus to close the sack with the napkin and the first flap in place therein.
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) | 1983-01-07 | 1983-07-09 | 1984-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-07 | 1987-07-09 | 1988-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-07 | 1991-07-09 | 1992-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |