US5261531A
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Feminine hygiene package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-08
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2013-01-08
Abstract
Abstract An inexpensive and compact sanitary kit for cleansing the body after discharge of bodily fluids. A dry wipe, an enclosed wet wipe, and a sanitary napkin are enclosed in an enclosure protecting the components during storage. The enclosure has length and width not exceeding 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively, and is usable in disposing of the wipes and of the napkin, if desired, after use.
Inventors
- 👤 Felipe A. Nieves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/5519; A61F13/15203; A61F2013/15284; A61F2013/15365; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8476; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A sanitary kit comprising: a dry wiping object, a wet wiping object having a moisture impermeable wrapping, an individually wrapped and sealed sanitary napkin, and an enclosure containing said objects and said wrapped and sealed sanitary napkin, said enclosure comprising an envelope having one end open, the envelope being made from a thin, strong, flexible, moisture impermeable material, a portion of the envelope bearing indicia indicating identification of the contents and instructions for a user, said envelope having length and width of 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively, said sanitary kit thereby being carried unobtrusively in a woman's purse, whereby said sanitary kit is usable to cleanse a sudden discharge of bodily fluids by removing the bodily fluids with said wet wiping object, removing residual moisture from the body with said dry wiping object, and protecting the body from subsequent discharge by applying said sanitary napkin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A sanitary kit comprising: a dry wiping object, a wet wiping object having a moisture impermeable wrapping, an individually wrapped and sealed sanitary napkin, and an enclosure containing said objects and said wrapped and sealed sanitary napkin, said enclosure comprising an envelope having one end open, the envelope being made from a thin, strong, flexible, moisture impermeable material, a portion of the envelope bearing indicia indicating identification of the contents and instructions for a user, said envelope having length and width of 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively, said sanitary kit thereby being carried unobtrusively in a woman's purse, whereby said sanitary kit is usable to cleanse a sudden discharge of bodily fluids by removing the bodily fluids with said wet wiping object, removing residual moisture from the body with said dry wiping object, and protecting the body from subsequent discharge by applying said sanitary napkin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A method of using the sanitary kit of claim 1, comprising the steps of: a) removing bodily fluids discharged from a person's body with the wet wiping object; b) removing residual moisture from a person's body with the dry wiping object, and c) applying the sanitary napkin, thereby protecting the body from subsequent discharge of bodily fluids.
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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) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-15 | 2005-05-17 | 2005-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |