US4333466A
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Sanitary napkin with improved panty adhesive
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1980-08-05
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 2000-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary napkin having body-shape conforming inwardly arcuate recesses along its longitudinal axis is provided. The napkin has pressure sensitive adhesive means equidistantly recessed along each inwardly arcuate edge.
Inventors
- 👤 Billie J. Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/5605; A61F13/5611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A sanitary napkin comprising an absorbent layer and a fluid impervious baffle, attached thereto said napkin having inwardly arcuate edges along the sides of said baffle and a plurality of pressure sensitive adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips each being spaced equidistantly from the longitudinal edges in the arcuate portion of the napkin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A sanitary napkin comprising an absorbent layer and a fluid impervious baffle, attached thereto said napkin having inwardly arcuate edges along the sides of said baffle and a plurality of pressure sensitive adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips each being spaced equidistantly from the longitudinal edges in the arcuate portion of the napkin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 wherein the ends of the napkin are outwardly arcuate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sanitary napkin according to claims 1 or 2 wherein the adhesive strips terminate before the outwardly arcuate portion of the ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A panty liner comprising an absorbent layer and a fluid impervious baffle attached thereto, said napkin having inwardly arcuate edges along the sides of said baffle and a plurality of pressure sensitive adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips each being spaced equidistantly from the longitudinal edges in the arcuate portion of the panty liner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A panty liner comprising an absorbent layer and a fluid impervious baffle attached thereto, said napkin having inwardly arcuate edges along the sides of said baffle and a plurality of pressure sensitive adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips corresponding to each of these edges, said adhesive strips each being spaced equidistantly from the longitudinal edges in the arcuate portion of the panty liner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sanitary napkin according to claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 in which the distance between the adhesive and the outer edge is at least 1/4".
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) | 1985-06-07 | 1985-12-07 | 1986-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-07 | 1989-12-07 | 1990-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-12-07 | 1994-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |