US5219342A
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Disposable diapers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-06-14
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2010-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A diaper or incontinence shield having a liquid absorbent layer formed entirely of cellulose based material which is recyclable with paper products and, in another embodiment, a plastic liquid impermeable layer releasably held to the liquid absorbent layer for easy stripping off the soiled absorbent layer after use for recycling with other plastics. A woven rayon casing encloses the absorbent cellulose material and an odor and liquid proof container of recyclable cellulose base material is used to enclose the soiled absorbent layer for recycling therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Janell M. Hatch
- 👤 Betty B. Hatch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/84; A61F13/15203; A61F13/15211; A61F2013/15219; A61F13/51; A61F13/514; A61F13/51401; A61F2013/51409; A61F13/51456; A61F2013/51468; A61F13/53; A61F2013/530007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A recyclable diaper, comprising: a liquid impermeable, flexible layer of recyclable plastic material; a liquid absorbent, flexible layer of recyclable cellulosic material; and means for releasably connecting said liquid absorbent layer to said liquid impermeable layer while said diaper is being worn by a wearer yet allowing non-destruction separation of said layers immediately after said diaper is removed from the wearer by the person removing the diaper for subsequent separate cellulose and plastic disposal and recycling, respectively; said means for releasably connecting said liquid absorbent layer to said liquid impermeable layer comprising a plurality of fastening means made of recyclable cellulosic material on said liquid absorbent layer and a plurality of cooperating fastening means made of recyclable plastic material on said liquid impermeable layer; said fastening means and said cooperating fastening means being constructed and arranged for releasable engagement with each other while the diaper is being worn and non-destruction disengagement from each other immediately subsequent to the removal of the diaper from the wearer for disposal and recycling along with their respective layers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A recyclable diaper, comprising: a liquid impermeable, flexible layer of recyclable plastic material; a liquid absorbent, flexible layer of recyclable cellulosic material; and means for releasably connecting said liquid absorbent layer to said liquid impermeable layer while said diaper is being worn by a wearer yet allowing non-destruction separation of said layers immediately after said diaper is removed from the wearer by the person removing the diaper for subsequent separate cellulose and plastic disposal and recycling, respectively; said means for releasably connecting said liquid absorbent layer to said liquid impermeable layer comprising a plurality of fastening means made of recyclable cellulosic material on said liquid absorbent layer and a plurality of cooperating fastening means made of recyclable plastic material on said liquid impermeable layer; said fastening means and said cooperating fastening means being constructed and arranged for releasable engagement with each other while the diaper is being worn and non-destruction disengagement from each other immediately subsequent to the removal of the diaper from the wearer for disposal and recycling along with their respective layers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A recyclable diaper as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably connecting said liquid absorbent layer to said liquid impermeable layer comprises a plurality of snap fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A recyclable diaper as claimed in claim 1 wherein a separate container of recyclable liquid impervious, cellulosic material is provided and proportioned for receiving and enclosing said liquid absorbent cellulosic layer after use so as to confine body wastes and their odors, said container being formed of cellulosic material recyclable with said absorbent layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A recyclable diaper as claimed in claim 1 further including fastening means for releasably holding said diaper about the body of the wearer during use comprising a plurality of recyclable cellulosic fastening elements attached to an end of said liquid absorbent layer and releasably engagable with a plurality of recyclable cellulosic fastening elements attached to another end of said liquid absorbent layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A recyclable diaper as claimed in claim 4 wherein said fastening means comprises a plurality of snap fasteners of recyclable cellulosic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-14 | 1996-12-14 | 1997-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-14 | 2000-12-14 | 2001-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-14 | 2004-12-14 | 2005-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |