US4454615A
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Air pad with integral securement straps
Assignee: MEDISEARCH PR Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-03
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Granted: 1984-06-19
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Expires: 2002-05-03
Abstract
Abstract In an inflatable pad or mattress, or a pad of fluid impervious material for holding fluids of any type, securement straps are provided of the same sheet of film material which is used to form the main portion of the pad. The securement straps are designed to fit around and under the corners of a standard bed mattress to hold the pad in position on the mattress. The film material which forms the main body of the pad is die cut such that four straps are provided at each of the four corners of the pad with each strap being connected to the pad at approximately the center of the ends of the pad and at a point along the side of the pad spaced from the corner.
Inventors
- 👤 John Whitney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/002; A47C27/005; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/022; A47C21/026; A47C27/08; A47C27/081; A47C27/085; A47C31/00; A47C31/10; A47C31/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A rectangular fluid-tight pad of the type formed of sheets of film material and intended for use on a rectangular mattress, including in combination securement straps at at least two of the four corners of said pad formed out of at least one of said sheets of film material forming said pad and therefore homogeneous therewith, each of said straps at said corners of said pad extending from the ends of said pad adjacent the center thereof and from the side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner, said straps being of a length, flexibility and configuration to be positioned around and under a corner of said mattress to secure said pad thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A rectangular fluid-tight pad of the type formed of sheets of film material and intended for use on a rectangular mattress, including in combination securement straps at at least two of the four corners of said pad formed out of at least one of said sheets of film material forming said pad and therefore homogeneous therewith, each of said straps at said corners of said pad extending from the ends of said pad adjacent the center thereof and from the side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner, said straps being of a length, flexibility and configuration to be positioned around and under a corner of said mattress to secure said pad thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pad in accordance with claim 1 wherein there are four securement straps, one at each corner of said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A rectangular fluid-tight pad of the type formed of sheets of film material and intended for use on a rectangular mattress, including in combination securement straps at the four corners of said pad formed out of at least one of said sheets of film material and therefore homogeneous therewith, each of said straps at said corners of said pad extending from the end of said pad adjacent the center thereof and from the side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner and a triangular shaped portion of said film material between said end of said pad adjacent the center thereof and said side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner being removed thereby eliminating the corners of said pad and permitting said straps to be positioned around and under a corner of said mattress to secure said pad thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A rectangular fluid-tight pad of the type formed of sheets of film material and intended for use on a rectangular mattress, including in combination securement straps at the four corners of said pad formed out of at least one of said sheets of film material and therefore homogeneous therewith, each of said straps at said corners of said pad extending from the end of said pad adjacent the center thereof and from the side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner and a triangular shaped portion of said film material between said end of said pad adjacent the center thereof and said side of said pad at a point spaced from the corner being removed thereby eliminating the corners of said pad and permitting said straps to be positioned around and under a corner of said mattress to secure said pad thereto.
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) | 1987-06-19 | 1987-12-19 | 1988-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-19 | 1991-12-19 | 1992-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-19 | 1995-12-19 | 1996-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |