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Disposable training panty with controlled wetness release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-21
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2010-03-21
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a disposable training panty having a permeable outer covering. An inner absorbent portion is secured to the outer covering. In the event a young child has a bowel or bladder accident the majority of the wetness generated is absorbed by the inner absorbent portion. However, the inner absorbent portion does not fully absorb the child's wetness and some wetness leaks onto the permeable outer covering. Therefore the panty releases to the permeable outer covering, to a controlled extent, unabsorbed wetness. Because the outer covering is permeable the wetness quickly cools and the outer covering clings to the child's skin causing the child to feel the discomfort of both the wetness and the coldness promptly.
Inventors
- 👤 Dora Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/51; A61F13/514; A61F13/51496; A61F13/42; A61F13/45; A61F13/49; A61F13/496; A61F13/4963; A61F13/511; A61F13/51474; A61F13/51484; A61F13/56; A61F13/5622; A61F13/565; A61F13/49007; A61F13/49009; A61F13/49011; A61F13/491; A61F13/62; A61F13/622; A61F2013/49087; A61F2013/4966
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A disposable training panty adapted to release wetness to a controlled extent, comprising: (a) an outer liquid permeable covering including a front portion and a back portion, said front and back portions being contiguous along a crotch area, (b) an inner absorbent portion secured to said outer covering which does not fully absorb a child's wetness so that in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty said panty releases through said permeable covering to said controlled extent unabsorbed wetness, (c) means for joining the sides of said front and back portions to form side seam, said joining means being releasable to permit ready opening of said seams in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty, (d) means for securing said panty to a child's waist, and (e) means for defining leg openings through which a child's legs will extend once said panty is secured to a child.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A disposable training panty adapted to release wetness to a controlled extent, comprising: (a) an outer liquid permeable covering including a front portion and a back portion, said front and back portions being contiguous along a crotch area, (b) an inner absorbent portion secured to said outer covering which does not fully absorb a child's wetness so that in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty said panty releases through said permeable covering to said controlled extent unabsorbed wetness, (c) means for joining the sides of said front and back portions to form side seam, said joining means being releasable to permit ready opening of said seams in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty, (d) means for securing said panty to a child's waist, and (e) means for defining leg openings through which a child's legs will extend once said panty is secured to a child.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A disposable panty of claim 1 wherein the width of said inner absorbent portion is narrower than the width of said crotch area and extends in length beyond the crotch area along said front and back portions, said absorbent portion having side portions spaced apart from said means for defining said leg openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A disposable panty of claim 1 wherein said joining means comprises: (a) loosely basting a pair of ties through said front and back portions to form said side seam; (b) means for securing said ties to said panty; and (c) means for ready removal of said ties.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A disposable panty of claim 3 wherein said means for securing said ties is a bow tied at one end of said ties and said means for ready removal is a knot tied at the other end of said ties.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A disposable panty of claim 1 wherein said joining means is velcro.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
199 words
A disposable training panty adapted to release wetness to a controlled extent, comprising: (a) an outer permeable covering including a front portion and a back portion, said front and back portions being contiguous along a crotch area; (b) an inner absorbent portion secured to said outer covering which does not fully absorb a child's wetness so that in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty said panty releases through said permeable covering to said controlled extent unabsorbed wetness; (c) means for joining the sides of said front and back portions to form side seams, said joining means being releasable to permit ready opening of said seams in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty; (d) means for securing said panty to a child's waist; and (e) means for defining leg openings through which a child's legs will extend once said panty is secured to a child; wherein said joining means comprises: (f) a pair of ties loosely basted through said front and back portions to form said side seam; (g) means for securing said ties to said panty; and (h) means for ready removal of said ties.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
199 words
A disposable training panty adapted to release wetness to a controlled extent, comprising: (a) an outer permeable covering including a front portion and a back portion, said front and back portions being contiguous along a crotch area; (b) an inner absorbent portion secured to said outer covering which does not fully absorb a child's wetness so that in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty said panty releases through said permeable covering to said controlled extent unabsorbed wetness; (c) means for joining the sides of said front and back portions to form side seams, said joining means being releasable to permit ready opening of said seams in the event the child has a bowel or bladder accident in said panty; (d) means for securing said panty to a child's waist; and (e) means for defining leg openings through which a child's legs will extend once said panty is secured to a child; wherein said joining means comprises: (f) a pair of ties loosely basted through said front and back portions to form said side seam; (g) means for securing said ties to said panty; and (h) means for ready removal of said ties.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A disposable panty of claim 6 wherein said means for securing said ties is a bow tied at one end of said ties and said means for ready removal is a knot tied at the other end of said ties.
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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) | 1994-11-04 | 1995-05-06 | 1995-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-04 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-04 | 2003-05-06 | 2003-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |