US4445900A
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Tabless sanitary napkin
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-10
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary napkin as provided having an adhesive pattern in the form of an X with the crossing portion of the X located at the approximate center of the napkin.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Roeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/5605; A61F13/5611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A sanitary napkin having adhesive attachment means comprising fluid absorbent batt adapted to be in absorbent contact with the wearer and a fluid impermeable baffle to position toward the garment facing side said attachment means consisting of an adhesive attachment pattern in the form of an X with the crossing portion of the X located in the approximate center portion of the napkin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A sanitary napkin having adhesive attachment means comprising fluid absorbent batt adapted to be in absorbent contact with the wearer and a fluid impermeable baffle to position toward the garment facing side said attachment means consisting of an adhesive attachment pattern in the form of an X with the crossing portion of the X located in the approximate center portion of the napkin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sanitary napkin according to claim 1 where the ends of the adhesive pattern terminate at least 0.4 inches from the edges of the napkin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3672371A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |