US4244057A
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Nasal drip absorbing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-16
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A nasal drip absorbing device for use in cold weather includes an absorbent pad with a removable connection member at its underside, cooperative with a matching attachment member permanently secured to an article of clothing, so that the pad may be readily attached to and detached from the article. The article of clothing is an outer garment worn in cold weather, such as a glove or a coat sleeve, or it may be an elastic band which may be worn over the sleeve or the glove. The absorbent pad may be of washable fabric or of a disposable material such as layered paper.
Inventors
- 👤 Louise S. Burnham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:44
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0034; A41D19/0037; A41D19/0024; A41D27/00; A41D27/12; A41B; A41B15/00; A41D20/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1362; Y10T24/1368; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In combination with an article of outer clothing, a nasal drip absorbing device for use in cold weather when the user's nose tends to drip, comprising: fixed securing means connected to the article of clothing, such article adapted to be worn on one of the upper appendages of the user; and a disposable absorbent pad formed of multiple layers of absorbent tissue and a backing sheet secured to the layers at their underside, said backing sheet having permanently secured to its underside removable attachment means removably attached to the fixed securing means to permit easy detachment of the pad from the article of clothing and re-attachment of a new disposable absorbent pad; whereby the user can absorb nasal drip in the pad conveniently without reaching into a pocket for other absorbent material, and may replace the disposable absorbent pad whenever necessary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination with an article of outer clothing, a nasal drip absorbing device for use in cold weather when the user's nose tends to drip, comprising: fixed securing means connected to the article of clothing, such article adapted to be worn on one of the upper appendages of the user; and a disposable absorbent pad formed of multiple layers of absorbent tissue and a backing sheet secured to the layers at their underside, said backing sheet having permanently secured to its underside removable attachment means removably attached to the fixed securing means to permit easy detachment of the pad from the article of clothing and re-attachment of a new disposable absorbent pad; whereby the user can absorb nasal drip in the pad conveniently without reaching into a pocket for other absorbent material, and may replace the disposable absorbent pad whenever necessary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The nasal drip absorbing device of claim 1 wherein the article of clothing is a coat, the fixed securing means being affixed to a sleeve of the coat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The nasal drip absorbing device of claim 1 wherein the article of clothing is a glove, the fixed securing means being affixed to the back side of the glove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The nasal drip absorbing device of claim 1 wherein the article of clothing is a stretchable band adapted to be worn on the arm of the user, including elastic material for secure retention of the band on the arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The nasal drip absorbing device of claim 1 wherein the fixed securing means and the removable attachment means comprise Velcro material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
165 words
A nasal drip absorbing device for use in cold weather when the user's nose tends to drip, comprising: a stretchable band adapted to be worn on the arm of the user and capable of being worn over other outer garments, the band including elastic material for secure retention of the band on the arm; securing means permanently affixed to the outer side of the stretchable band; and a disposable absorbent pad formed of multiple layers of absorbent tissue and a backing sheet secured to the layers at their underside, said backing sheet having secured to its underside removable attachment means for removable connection to the fixed securing means, so that the user can readily attach the pad to and detach the pad from the stretchable band and replace the pad with a new disposable absorbent pad whenever necessary; whereby the user can absorb nasal drip conveniently in the pad without reaching into a pocket for other absorbing means and without removing any article of clothing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
165 words
A nasal drip absorbing device for use in cold weather when the user's nose tends to drip, comprising: a stretchable band adapted to be worn on the arm of the user and capable of being worn over other outer garments, the band including elastic material for secure retention of the band on the arm; securing means permanently affixed to the outer side of the stretchable band; and a disposable absorbent pad formed of multiple layers of absorbent tissue and a backing sheet secured to the layers at their underside, said backing sheet having secured to its underside removable attachment means for removable connection to the fixed securing means, so that the user can readily attach the pad to and detach the pad from the stretchable band and replace the pad with a new disposable absorbent pad whenever necessary; whereby the user can absorb nasal drip conveniently in the pad without reaching into a pocket for other absorbing means and without removing any article of clothing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The nasal drip absorbing device of claim 6 wherein the securing means and the removable attachment means comprise Velcro material.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |