US4425129A
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Diaper with cushioned elastic leg hold edges
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1981-12-07
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Granted: 1984-01-10
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Expires: 2001-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper having cushioned elasticized leghold edges formed from elastic members secured between the backing sheet and the absorbent pad or mounted directly in the absorbent pad and adapted to overcome leakage through the leg hold edges while cushioning so as not to make indentations or marks on the infant's skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Hamzeh Karami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49019
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A disposable diaper comprising a backing sheet, a pair of absorbent pads on said backing sheet, a top sheet overlying said absorbent pads, means securing said top sheet to said backing sheet with said pads therebetween, and elasticized strips disposed between said pads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A disposable diaper comprising a backing sheet, a pair of absorbent pads on said backing sheet, a top sheet overlying said absorbent pads, means securing said top sheet to said backing sheet with said pads therebetween, and elasticized strips disposed between said pads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein the means sealing said top sheet to said backing sheet secures the ends of said elasticized strips to said backing sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A diaper according to claim 2, wherein said diaper is box-pleated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A diaper according to claim 2, wherein said absorbent pads are of hour-glass configuration.
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) | 1987-01-09 | 1987-07-11 | 1988-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-09 | 1991-07-11 | 1992-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-09 | 1995-07-11 | 1996-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |