US4743240A
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Disposable diaper system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-30
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2007-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A diaper system for a baby including a diaper formed substantially as a rectangular blank having tabs at the corners and leg engaging areas along the longitudinal aspects including elastic, a plurality of pockets contained on the diaper integrally therewith carrying medicaments used in baby hygiene, and a bag integrally formed with the diaper adapted to be inverted to encapsulate a soiled diaper within what had heretofore been an interior portion of the bag. A separate container is associated with plural diapers for storage of both clean and soiled diapers.
Inventors
- 👤 Monica Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer 1 and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer 1 and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The diaper of claim 1 wherein said diaper has a paper inner layer immediately adjacent the baby when the baby wears said diaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The diaper of claim 2 including a plurality of pockets carried on said diaper each having medicaments disposed therein whereby when a baby has soiled a diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, each of said pockets carrying a medicament can be accessed and said medicament can be used to clean the baby.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 3 wherein three said pockets are provided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said pockets are integrally formed with said bag, and disposed above an opening of said bag, said pockets are provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of each said pocket whereby the baby does not have direct access to said pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a diaper, the improvement comprising a plurality of pockets contained on the diaper, each having medicaments disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled a diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, each of said pockets carrying a medicament can be accessed and said medicaments can be used to clean the baby, and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled with said bag, thereby inverting said bag totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a diaper, the improvement comprising a plurality of pockets contained on the diaper, each having medicaments disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled a diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, each of said pockets carrying a medicament can be accessed and said medicaments can be used to clean the baby, and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled with said bag, thereby inverting said bag totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a diaper, the improvement comprising a plurality of pockets contained on the diaper, each having medicaments disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled a diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, each of said pockets carrying a medicament can be accessed and said medicaments can be used to clean the baby, wherein three said pockets are provided, said pockets are integrally formed with a bag, and disposed above an opening of said bag, said pockets are provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of each said pocket, whereby the baby does not have direct access to the pockets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a diaper, the improvement comprising a plurality of pockets contained on the diaper, each having medicaments disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled a diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, each of said pockets carrying a medicament can be accessed and said medicaments can be used to clean the baby, wherein three said pockets are provided, said pockets are integrally formed with a bag, and disposed above an opening of said bag, said pockets are provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of each said pocket, whereby the baby does not have direct access to the pockets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 7 wherein each medicament is in the form of a towelette, one having a mild detergent and one having a lubricant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 8 including a further pocket having a powder packet contained there within.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 9 including a bag integrally formed with said diaper including an opening providing sealing means, whereby said bag can be used to store a sole diaper therein by placing one's hand within an interior of said bag and inverting said bag to encapsulate the diaper there within.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
The device of claim 10 including a storage container for both used and new diapers including an open ended box having a partitioned wall medially disposed therebetween and first and second doors associated one with each said compartment, one compartment to receive clean, unsoiled diapers, and said second compartment including a bag liner and deodorizing means to receive soiled diapers there within.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
140 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof, whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, wherein the entire diaper can be placed within said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior layer and an exterior layer, and said interior layer is located between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
140 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof, whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, wherein the entire diaper can be placed within said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior layer and an exterior layer, and said interior layer is located between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a disposable diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, the diaper including sides for accommodating the baby's legs and including sides for accommodating the baby's waist, the diaper including a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, the improvement comprising: a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a disposable diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, the diaper including sides for accommodating the baby's legs and including sides for accommodating the baby's waist, the diaper including a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, the improvement comprising: a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a disposable diaper, the improvement comprising at least one pocket contained on the diaper and having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby, wherein said pocket is integrally formed with a disposable bag, and wherein said pocket is located above an access opening of said bag.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a disposable diaper, the improvement comprising at least one pocket contained on the diaper and having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby, wherein said pocket is integrally formed with a disposable bag, and wherein said pocket is located above an access opening of said bag.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The disposable diaper of claim 14, wherein said pocket is provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of said pocket, whereby the baby does not have direct access to the pocket.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a disposable diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, the diaper including sides for accommodating the baby's legs and including sides for accommodating the baby's waist, the diaper including a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, the improvement comprising: a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper, and at least one pocket contained on the diaper having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a disposable diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, the diaper including sides for accommodating the baby's legs and including sides for accommodating the baby's waist, the diaper including a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, the improvement comprising: a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper, and at least one pocket contained on the diaper having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
162 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
162 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, and a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
271 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper, and at least one pocket contained on the diaper and having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby, wherein said pocket is integrally formed with a disposable bag, and wherein said pocket is located above an access opening of said bag, said pocket provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of said pocket, whereby the baby does not have direct access to the pocket.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
271 words
A diaper for use with babies, toddlers or the like, comprising in combination: a substantially rectangular blank having tab portions at corners thereof whereby parallel lines between adjacent tab portions define longitudinal and latitudinal edges thereof, two longitudinal edges having a narrowed area provided with an elastic edge so as to accommodate the leg area of the baby, and said latitudinal edges oriented to circumscribe the waist area of a baby, said rectangular blank formed from a plurality of layers including an absorbent layer and a plastic outer layer, a protective bag integrally formed with said diaper, whereby an interior of said bag can be grasped by a person changing said diaper and the entire diaper can be pulled within said bag, thereby inverting said bag to totally encapsulate a soiled diaper, wherein said diaper bag has an interior and an exterior, and said exterior is interposed between said absorbent layer and said plastic outer layer, and said bag interior when inverted encapsulates the entire diaper, and at least one pocket contained on the diaper and having a cleaning article disposed therein, whereby when a baby has soiled the diaper and is to be changed with a new diaper, said pocket carrying the cleaning article can be accessed and said cleaning article can be used to clean the baby, wherein said pocket is integrally formed with a disposable bag, and wherein said pocket is located above an access opening of said bag, said pocket provided with an overlying flap to selectively expose access to the interior contents of said pocket, whereby the baby does not have direct access to the pocket.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-10 | 1999-11-09 | 2000-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |