Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A garment and suspension system therefor for use in absorbing and containing human waste excrement consisting essentially of, in combination, an absorbent pad having an absorbent medium contained between a liquid impervious backing and a facing material, said combination being of generally rectangular configuration and having a width in the range of from 6 to 22 inches and length in the range of from 10 to 34 inches with a releasable attachment means adjacent each corner thereof; and a pair of elastic straps formed from a soft, nonirritating, nonabrasive elastic having high strain and low stress properties with dimensions in the range of from 2 inches to 20 inches in length and 1/2 inch to 5 inches in width and having at each end fastening means for use in association with the attachment means of said absorbent sheet; wherein said garment and suspension system in use results in the straps extending toward the waist of the wearer and at an angle of from 25° to 45° with horizontal and provides a vertical vector of force to maintain the garment snugly in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A garment and suspension system therefor for use in absorbing and containing human waste excrement consisting essentially of, in combination, an absorbent pad having an absorbent medium contained between a liquid impervious backing and a facing material, said combination being of generally rectangular configuration and having a width in the range of from 6 to 22 inches and length in the range of from 10 to 34 inches with a releasable attachment means adjacent each corner thereof; and a pair of elastic straps formed from a soft, nonirritating, nonabrasive elastic having high strain and low stress properties with dimensions in the range of from 2 inches to 20 inches in length and 1/2 inch to 5 inches in width and having at each end fastening means for use in association with the attachment means of said absorbent sheet; wherein said garment and suspension system in use results in the straps extending toward the waist of the wearer and at an angle of from 25° to 45° with horizontal and provides a vertical vector of force to maintain the garment snugly in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1, wherein the straps are formed from interwoven polyester and rubber with a nylon fluff backing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the strap end fastening means comprise buttons and the garment fastening means comprise buttonholes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the strap end fastening means comprise arrowhead shaped stiffened ends and the garment fastening means comprise buttonholes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the strap end fastening means comprise living hinge clamps, and the garment fastening means comprises apertures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the strap end fastening means comprise living hinge clamps, and the garment fastening means comprises corner reinforcement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the garment contains multiple sets of corner releasable attachment means providing adjustable strap positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 7 wherein the multiple sets comprise rows of buttonholes extending toward the longitudinal centerline and the crotch portion of the garment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the garment comprises an absorbent layer having on one side a liquid impervious backing and on the other a nonwoven facing which envelops both the absorbent layer and the backing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The garment and suspension system of claim 1 wherein the absorbent layer comprises a mixture of wood pulp and polypropylene.