US5022553A
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Temporary diaper storage container
Assignee: Columbus Industries Inc
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Filing: 1990-05-29
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2010-05-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved diaper container to temporarily store soiled diapers prior to final disposal thereof which is characterized by an outer fluid impervious shell provided with a removably mounted liner. The liner comprises a pad of non-woven synthetic fibers impregnated with an odor adsorbing material, such as activated carbon. The outer shell is provided with a hinged lid for access to the interior of the container and the liner is slideably mounted within the outer shell in a snut fit with the inner walls of the outer shell. The activated carbon entraps noxious odors within the liner to effectively prevent the odors from escaping from the container when it is opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey S. Pontius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F7/00; B65F2240/00; B65F2240/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An improved container for temporary storage of soiled diapers comprising in combination; a) an outer shell provided with side walls including inner and outer surfaces, a bottom wall, and an opening having a closable cover spaced from said bottom wall; b) a liner removably mounted within said outer shell in force transmitting contact with the inner surfaces of said side walls of said outer shell and defining an open, centrally disposed space within said container to receive a selected capacity of said diapers, said liner impregnated with an amount of odor-adsorbing material effective to adsorb a substantial amount of noxious gaseous materials associated with soiled diapers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An improved container for temporary storage of soiled diapers comprising in combination; a) an outer shell provided with side walls including inner and outer surfaces, a bottom wall, and an opening having a closable cover spaced from said bottom wall; b) a liner removably mounted within said outer shell in force transmitting contact with the inner surfaces of said side walls of said outer shell and defining an open, centrally disposed space within said container to receive a selected capacity of said diapers, said liner impregnated with an amount of odor-adsorbing material effective to adsorb a substantial amount of noxious gaseous materials associated with soiled diapers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said liner has a hollow tubular configuration conforming closely to the configuration of the inner surface of said side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container defined in claim 2 wherein said liner is sufficiently rigid to define a generally self-supporting configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said liner is slideably mounted within said container in light, force-transmitting engagement with the inner surface of said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said odor adsorbing material is activated carbon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said container comprises a one-piece paper board material provided with at least five or more vertical reinforcing ribs extending along said side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container defined in claim 6 wherein said liner includes a plurality of vertical reinforcing ribs, each aligned with a respective one of said ribs formed in the side wall of said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said liner is a pad of non-woven synthetic fibers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The contained defined in claim 1 wherein said outer shell includes an inwardly extending retaining lip adjacent to said opening and a top edge of said liner is disposed under said lip to resist inadvertent removal of said liner from said outer shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The container defined in claim 1 wherein said liner comprises a pad of non-woven synthetic fibers impregnated with activated carbon having a configuration conforming closely to the side walls of said outer shell, said configuration being sufficiently rigid to define a generally self-supporting structure slideably received in light force transmitting engagement with the inner surface of said side walls.
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) | 1994-06-10 | 1994-12-10 | 1995-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-10 | 1998-12-10 | 1999-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-10 | 2002-12-10 | 2003-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |