US4402689A
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Sanitary napkin with disposal means
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1981-07-20
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 2001-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary napkin is provided with a baffle approximately twice the width of the conventional baffle. The baffle is folded over onto itself with the garment facing side having a garment suspension adhesive pattern. After the napkin has been used the folded portion is unfolded and placed over the top of the napkin where it is adhesively attached by the garment suspension adhesive pattern placed on the garment facing side of the folded portion of the baffle.
Inventors
- 👤 Pamela F. Baum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/5513; A61F13/5515; A61F2013/55195; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A sanitary napkin with a body facing surface and a garment facing surface having, in combination, an absorbent layer, a fluid permeable wrap overlying the absorbent layer at least on its body facing surface and a fluid impermeable baffle providing said garment facing surface, said baffle being of sufficient transverse dimension to overwrap said body facing surface, said baffle being folded upon itself with said folds being adhesively secured in place and said baffle also having adhesive attachment means on said garment facing surface for attaching the napkin to a garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A sanitary napkin with a body facing surface and a garment facing surface having, in combination, an absorbent layer, a fluid permeable wrap overlying the absorbent layer at least on its body facing surface and a fluid impermeable baffle providing said garment facing surface, said baffle being of sufficient transverse dimension to overwrap said body facing surface, said baffle being folded upon itself with said folds being adhesively secured in place and said baffle also having adhesive attachment means on said garment facing surface for attaching the napkin to a garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The napkin according to claim 1 wherein the baffle is folded along one longitudinal edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The napkin according to claim 1 wherein the baffle is folded along each longitudinal edge with each flap formed being substantially equal in transverse direction.
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) | 1986-09-05 | 1987-03-07 | 1987-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-05 | 1991-03-07 | 1991-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-05 | 1995-03-07 | 1995-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |