US5259503A
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Disposable container for septic objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-10-16
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Granted: 1993-11-09
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Expires: 2012-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A container of combustible material is provided for disposal, in an ecologically satisfactory manner, of septic bodies, such as a used sanitary napkin, tampon or bandage. The container comprises two parts, with at least one part providing an open, obstructed space for the reception of the septic body. One of the parts of the container has an adhesive body which completely encircles it. The adhesive body is initially protected by a removable cover. When the parts are assembled, so that both parts are in contact with the adhesive, the adhesive provides a continuous bonding of the parts of the container to hermetically seal the container. The adhesive is sufficiently strong to prevent manual separation of the parts. The container may be used to ship and store an aseptic body, prior to use, and then be used for the reception, sealing and disposal of the same or a similar body which has become septic.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Steingraber, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/36; A61B50/37; A61B2050/002; A61B2050/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A container for the disposal of septic articles, said container comprising: a first part and a second part defining an enclosed space free of obstructions, at least one said part having a peripheral edge, an adhesive body on said first part and extending about the peripheral edge thereof, said adhesive providing a substantially permanent bond between said parts of strength sufficient to resist manual separation of said parts, said adhesive providing a hermetic seal between container parts, said container parts being made of material which is combustible, and a used absorbent body therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A container for the disposal of septic articles, said container comprising: a first part and a second part defining an enclosed space free of obstructions, at least one said part having a peripheral edge, an adhesive body on said first part and extending about the peripheral edge thereof, said adhesive providing a substantially permanent bond between said parts of strength sufficient to resist manual separation of said parts, said adhesive providing a hermetic seal between container parts, said container parts being made of material which is combustible, and a used absorbent body therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 1, said used absorbent body being a sanitary napkin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said first part comprises a peripheral shoulder and an upstanding peripheral ridge at the opening into the space in said first part, said adhesive being on said shoulder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The container of claim 3, wherein said second part has an enclosed space with an opening thereinto, said upstanding ridge having external dimensions slightly less than the internal dimensions of said second part at the opening thereof, said ridge thereby providing a guide for the engagement of said second part and said first part of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 1, at least one said part having the shape of the end portion of a poultry egg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 5, the second part comprising an annular wall, and a bottom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 5, wherein both said parts are the shape of a part of a poultry egg.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container of claim 5, and wherein said second part is generally flat, and extends across the edge of said first part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said parts of said container, when joined, provide a container generally having the shape of a poultry egg.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said one part has a bottom having the shape of a multi-sided geometric figure, and upstanding walls substantially perpendicular to said bottom, said second part having a top substantially congruent to said bottom and having depending walls, said adhesive bonding the edges of said walls of said first part and the edges of said walls of said second part.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 10, wherein said edges of said walls of said parts and said adhesive provide a butt joint.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 10, wherein said bottom and said top are of square configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 2, said container being of generally elongate parallelepiped shape and size for closely encompassing said sanitary napkin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
The container of claim 13, said one part providing a bottom having a length and a width substantially equal to the length and width of said sanitary napkin contained therein, and having a height less than the thickness of said sanitary napkin, and said second part being of generally the same shape as said first part, said sanitary napkin having a thickness greater than the height of said first part.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
The container of claim 13, said first part having a length and width substantially equal to the length and width of said sanitary napkin contained therein, and having a height substantially equal to the thickness of said sanitary napkin contained therein, said second part comprising at least a planar top, said adhesive engaging the under side of the top of said second part.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 15, said second part having depending walls telescoping over the walls of said first part.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
78 words
The container of claim 13, said first and second parts having a width substantially equal to the width of the sanitary napkin contained therein and a depth substantially equal to the thickness of the sanitary napkin contained therein, said first and second parts together having a height substantially equal to the length of the sanitary napkin contained therein, each of said first and second parts having a length less than the length of said sanitary napkin contained therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
168 words
A container for the disposal of a septic article, such as an absorbent body intended to receive and absorb a body fluid, said container comprising: first and second parts which may be assembled to define an enclosed space which is substantially free of obstructions and which space is sufficient in volume and dimensions to receive at least one such absorbent body when said parts are assembled, at least one of said parts having a peripheral edge defining an opening thereinto, an adhesive body on said one part and assembled about the peripheral edge of said one part, a removable protective covering on said adhesive body to prevent contact of said adhesive with the other part of said container, said adhesive being a material capable of providing a substantially permanent bond between said parts, when joined, of a strength sufficient to prevent manual separation of said parts, and said adhesive body providing a hermetic seal between said container parts, said container parts being made of material which is combustible.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
168 words
A container for the disposal of a septic article, such as an absorbent body intended to receive and absorb a body fluid, said container comprising: first and second parts which may be assembled to define an enclosed space which is substantially free of obstructions and which space is sufficient in volume and dimensions to receive at least one such absorbent body when said parts are assembled, at least one of said parts having a peripheral edge defining an opening thereinto, an adhesive body on said one part and assembled about the peripheral edge of said one part, a removable protective covering on said adhesive body to prevent contact of said adhesive with the other part of said container, said adhesive being a material capable of providing a substantially permanent bond between said parts, when joined, of a strength sufficient to prevent manual separation of said parts, and said adhesive body providing a hermetic seal between said container parts, said container parts being made of material which is combustible.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 18, and further comprising an unused absorbent body in said container.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container of claim 18, wherein said part comprises a peripheral shoulder and an upstanding peripheral ridge at the opening into the space in said first part, said adhesive being on said shoulder.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 18, at least one said part having the shape of the end portion of a poultry egg.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
69 words
The container of claim 18, in combination therewith, wherein said one part has a bottom having the shape of a multi-sided geometric figure, and upstanding walls substantially perpendicular to said bottom, said second part having a top substantially congruent to said bottom and having depending walls, said adhesive bonding the edges of said walls of said first part and the edges of the said walls of said second part.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 18, said container being of generally elongate parallelepiped shape and size for closely encompassing a sanitary napkin.
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