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Disposable adult incontinent brief
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1980-01-28
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Granted: 1982-03-02
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Expires: 2000-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A disposable adult incontinent brief having an improved tape tab. The brief may contain as filler additives an encapsulated fragrance and an absorptive polymer. The tape tab is formed from a relative long, generally Z-shaped, self-retained, strip of adhesive tape. One fold of the Z-shape contains a suitably positioned release liner. The brief has particularly advantageous characteristics, including the ability for one size of brief to fit subjects of widely varying size, the ability to mask odors, and the ability to absorb increased amounts of fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Nowakoski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4401; A61F13/53; A61F13/534; A61F13/53409; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F2013/49068; A61F2013/49076; A61F2013/530481; A61F2013/583; A61F2013/586
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A disposable adult incontinent brief of box-pleated design comprising: (a) a moisture-impervious backing sheet; (b) a facing sheet substantially co-extensive with backing sheet; (c) a filler interposed between said facing sheet and said backing sheet; (d) a plurality of fastening means, each of said fastening means comprising: (i) a tab member at least approximately 51/2" in length having adhesive on one side, said tab being folded into a substantially Z-shape, the bottom portion of said tab being affixed to said brief by said adhesive; and (ii) a detachable release liner interposed between the adhesive-coated side of the upper segment of the Z-shape and the adhesive-coated side of the middle segment of the Z-shape, said release liner being adapted for removal so as to permit attachment of the said upper and middle segments of the Z to a selected position on the backing sheet when said brief is positioned on a subject; and (iii) said bottom segment of said tab having an upward fold that forms a flap, said flap being positioned such that the adhesive thereon releaseably holds the non-adhesive coated side of said middle segment of the Z-shape prior to unfolding said tab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A disposable adult incontinent brief of box-pleated design comprising: (a) a moisture-impervious backing sheet; (b) a facing sheet substantially co-extensive with backing sheet; (c) a filler interposed between said facing sheet and said backing sheet; (d) a plurality of fastening means, each of said fastening means comprising: (i) a tab member at least approximately 51/2" in length having adhesive on one side, said tab being folded into a substantially Z-shape, the bottom portion of said tab being affixed to said brief by said adhesive; and (ii) a detachable release liner interposed between the adhesive-coated side of the upper segment of the Z-shape and the adhesive-coated side of the middle segment of the Z-shape, said release liner being adapted for removal so as to permit attachment of the said upper and middle segments of the Z to a selected position on the backing sheet when said brief is positioned on a subject; and (iii) said bottom segment of said tab having an upward fold that forms a flap, said flap being positioned such that the adhesive thereon releaseably holds the non-adhesive coated side of said middle segment of the Z-shape prior to unfolding said tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A brief according to claim 1 wherein said filler comprises at least approximately 1 gram of a starch derived absorbent polymer dispersed onto a cellulose pulp, said filler weighing at least approximately 80 grams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A brief according to claim 2 wherein said absorbent polymer comprises a water-insoluble alkali metal carboxylate salt of starch-acrylonitrile graft copolymers in the range from approximtely 1 to 5 grams dispersed onto a cellulose pulp, said filler weighing in the range from approximately 80 to 90 grams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A brief according to claim 1 wherein said fastening means is in the range from approximately 51/2" to 8" in length.
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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) | 1985-03-01 | 1985-08-31 | 1986-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-01 | 1989-08-31 | 1990-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-01 | 1993-08-31 | 1994-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |