US4738678A
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Diaper/wipe combination
Assignee: KNAPP DUANE E
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Filing: 1987-03-11
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2007-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A disposable diaper package including means (6, 8, 10, 12) for simultaneously retaining the diaper (2) in its collapsed, folded sanitary condition and retaining a premoistened wipe/towelette (4) such that when the diaper (2) is released and unfolded, the towelette (4) becomes immediately available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Paulis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/84; A61F13/551; A61F2013/55195; A61F2013/8402; A61F2013/8476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A disposable diaper/wipe combination including an integral premoistened cleaning device comprising: a preformed diaper folded inwardly upon itself such that the majority of the portion designed to contact the skin of the baby is shielded by the exterior air and water impermeable sheet, means for retaining the diaper in its folded, sanitary condition, and for retaining the premoistened cleaning device in position comprising an elongated air and water impermeable band including a widened portion intermediate its ends sealingly secured to the exterior of the diaper, extending from one side, around the unfolded edge to be secured to the opposite side, a premoistened cleaning device sealingly held in place beneath the widened portion for instant release when the band is removed to open the diaper whereby the user has immediate access to the cleaning device at the time of need.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A disposable diaper/wipe combination including an integral premoistened cleaning device comprising: a preformed diaper folded inwardly upon itself such that the majority of the portion designed to contact the skin of the baby is shielded by the exterior air and water impermeable sheet, means for retaining the diaper in its folded, sanitary condition, and for retaining the premoistened cleaning device in position comprising an elongated air and water impermeable band including a widened portion intermediate its ends sealingly secured to the exterior of the diaper, extending from one side, around the unfolded edge to be secured to the opposite side, a premoistened cleaning device sealingly held in place beneath the widened portion for instant release when the band is removed to open the diaper whereby the user has immediate access to the cleaning device at the time of need.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A diaper/wipe combination as in claim 1, wherein the means for retaining the diaper in its folded condition includes a tab for easy opening and removal prior to use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A diaper/wipe combination as in claim 2, wherein the wipe includes an extension adjacent the tab facilitating grasping the extension and the tab simultaneously.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-19 | 1992-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-19 | 1995-10-19 | 1996-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-19 | 1999-10-19 | 2000-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |