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US4417894A
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Towelsheet disposable diaper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-11
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2002-03-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved disposable diaper, containing a towelsheet superposed on or above the backsheet of the diaper. When the diaper is messy the towelsheet may be unfastened at the bottom area of the diaper, and used as a towel to clean solid waste from the child during the diaper removal process.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Norris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/84
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In an integral disposable diaper having a backsheet and an absorbent body superposed on and associated with the backsheet, an improvement, comprising: a towelsheet, which is fastened to the diaper at the top area of the diaper, and which is removably fastened at the bottom area of the diaper such that when unfastened forms a towel, integral with the diaper, for cleaning a messy child, in which the towelsheet is of moisture absorbent material and is sandwiched between the backsheet and the absorbent body, with a substantial portion of the towelsheet extending over the backsheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In an integral disposable diaper having a backsheet and an absorbent body superposed on and associated with the backsheet, an improvement, comprising: a towelsheet, which is fastened to the diaper at the top area of the diaper, and which is removably fastened at the bottom area of the diaper such that when unfastened forms a towel, integral with the diaper, for cleaning a messy child, in which the towelsheet is of moisture absorbent material and is sandwiched between the backsheet and the absorbent body, with a substantial portion of the towelsheet extending over the backsheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement recited in claim 1, in which the towelsheet is permanently fastened to the backsheet at the top lateral edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement recited in claim 2, in which the towelsheet is removably attached to the backsheet along the bottom lateral edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement recited in claim 2, in which the towelsheet is unattached to the backsheet along the bottom lateral edge.
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) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |