GB2108369A - Diapers - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- GB2108369A GB2108369A GB08230601A GB8230601A GB2108369A GB 2108369 A GB2108369 A GB 2108369A GB 08230601 A GB08230601 A GB 08230601A GB 8230601 A GB8230601 A GB 8230601A GB 2108369 A GB2108369 A GB 2108369A
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- Prior art keywords
- diaper
- disposable diaper
- tape fastener
- secured
- sheet
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
- A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
- A61F13/45—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
- A61F13/49—Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers
- A61F13/493—Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers adjustable by adding or removing material, e.g. umbilical cord arrangements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
- A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
- A61F13/56—Supporting or fastening means
- A61F13/58—Adhesive tab fastener elements
Abstract
A disposable diaper having a backing sheet and a top sheet with an absorbent pad therebetween is provided with tape fasteners for securing the diaper on an infant and is further provided with another tape fastener 12 for securement across a tuck 50 in the diaper for better fit and prevention of waist leakage. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Diapers
The present invention relates to disposable diapers, and more particularly to a tape fastener arrangement for use in obtaining a good fit while minimizing leakage at the waist of the diaper.
Various types of diapers have been developed in the past such as diapers which are of a box-pleated or hour-glass configuration in conjunction with which tape fasteners are used at the waist for securement of the diaper on the infant. These types of diapers have been devised to obtain a better fit, but due to movement of the infant and manipulation of the diaper and due to variations in the build of the infant, the diaper will show looseness at least in some portions. This looseness leads to failure of the waste fluids to reach the absorbent pad in part and eventually to leakage at the waist of the diaper.
The concept of the present invention is to provide an additional tape fastener removably mounted on the diaperfor use insecurementthereofacrossa tuck taken in a loose portion of the diaper to enhance the fit, prevent gaps, especially at the waist due to too loose a fit, and thereby to reduce or eliminate leakage of waste at the waist of the diaper, whilst also decreasing the bulkiness of the appearance of the disposable diaper on the infant.
In carrying out the invention, there is provided an additional tape fastener which is removably secured on the top sheet of a diaper having an absorbent pad between the top sheet and backing sheet. A release sheet is secured in a desired accessible place on the diaper and the additional tape fastener is removably secured thereto. After the diaper is positioned and secured on the infant, a tuck is taken in a loose portion of the diaper and the additional tape fastener secured across the tuck.
The invention can be put into practice in various ways and a number of specific embodiments will be described to illustrate the invention by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a plan view of a folded diaper in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a box-pleated diaper with an additional tape fastener secured to
the front of the top sheet in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a contoured diaper having an additional tape fastener secured to the front of the top sheet in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a box-pleated diaper showing an additional tape fastener secured to the rear of the top sheet in accordance with the
present invention;;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of a contoured
diaper showing an additional tape fastener secured to the rear of the top sheet in accordance with the
present invention;
Figure 6 is a schematic view showing a first step of
peeling the additional tape fastener from the release
sheet;
Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the manner in which a tuck is taken and the additional tape fastener is applied;
Figure 8 is a schematic view showing a final result of the invention; and
Figure 9 is a schematic view showing the invention when a tuck is taken at the waist.
In the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals designate similar parts throughout the various views, a folded diaper 10 is shown with an additional tape fastener thereon. The tape fastener 10 includes a release sheet which is permanently affixed to either the top sheet or backing sheet of an otherwise conventional diaper which may be of any type and has a conventional absorbent pad disposed between the top sheet and the backing sheet. The absorbent pad is preferably of woodfluff, the top sheet is preferably of a non-woven material made from polyethylene or polypropylene fibres and the backing sheet is preferably a fluid impervious polyethylene sheet.
In Figure 2, the additional tape fastener 12 is shown secured to the front central panel 20 of a box pleated diaper having inwardly extending panels 22 and outwardly turned panels 24.
In Figure 3, the additional tape fastener 12 is shown secured to the front of a contoured diaper which may have elasticized members 28 in the crotch area for forming crotch seals.
In Figure 4, the additional tape fastener 12 is secured to the rear of the contoured diaper while
Figure 5 shows the additional tape fastener 12 secured to the rear of a contoured hour-glass shaped diaper above the crotch area 30 and below the ears 32.
In use, after a diaper has been positioned and secured on an infant, the additional tape fastener is peeled from the release sheet as shown in Figure 6.
Then, a tuck 50 is taken in any loose portion of the diaper, preferably in the rear thereof to ensure better absorption by the diaper and the tape fastener 12 is secured across the tuck 50 in the final manner shown in Figure 8. If the tuck 50 is adjacent the waist, the additional tape fastener 12 can be secured at the waist itself.
Since there may be a steric hindrance when the tape fastener 12 is placed in front the additional fastener possibly interfering with the ordinary waist fasteners or making their use more difficult, it is preferable to obtain the closer fit at the rear portion of the diaper to ensure better adsorption, despite the additional manipulation of the infant, which this may entail.
Claims (11)
1. A disposable diaper having a backing sheet, and absorbent pad on the said backing sheet, and a top sheet secured to the said backing sheet along the peripheral edges of the said top sheet and backing sheet, tape fastener means secured to the said backing sheet for securing the diaper on an infant, and another tape fastener means removably
mounted on the said top sheet and adapted to be secured across a tuck in the said diaper and the said top sheet to permit enhancement of the fit of the said diaper and to prevent or reduce leakage at the waist of the diaper.
2. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 1 including a release sheet secured to the said top sheet for removably mounting the said another tape fastener.
3. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2 in which the said diaper is of an hour-glass configuration.
4. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 3 in which the said hour-glass configuration defines a crotch area and outwardly extending ears.
5. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 4 including elastic strip means in the said crotch area for forming crotch seals.
6. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 3, 4 or 5 in which the said diaper is of an hour-glass configuration, the said another tape fastener being removably secured to the said top sheet.
7. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2, the said diaper being folded into a box-pleat configuration.
8. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 7 in which the said diaper is of a box-pleated configuration, the said another tape fastener being removably secured to a central portion of the said top sheet on the front or rear thereof.
9. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 7 or
Claim 8 in which the said diaper is folded into a box-pleat configuration defining a central panel, inwardly extending panels, and outwardly turned panels, the said release sheet being disposed on the said central panel at the front or back thereof.
10. A disposable diaper as claimed in any one of
Claims 1 to 9 in which the said another tape fastener is of an elastic material.
11. A disposable diaper as claimed in Claim 1 substantially as specifically described herein with reference to Figures 1 and 2, or Figure 3, or Figure 4, or Figure 5.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US31538881A | 1981-10-27 | 1981-10-27 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB2108369A true GB2108369A (en) | 1983-05-18 |
| GB2108369B GB2108369B (en) | 1985-06-26 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB08230601A Expired GB2108369B (en) | 1981-10-27 | 1982-10-26 | Diapers |
Country Status (18)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS5887307A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU560835B2 (en) |
| BE (1) | BE894812A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR8206230A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1183307A (en) |
| CH (1) | CH657759A5 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE3238491A1 (en) |
| DK (1) | DK463682A (en) |
| ES (1) | ES268158Y (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2515006B1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2108369B (en) |
| GR (1) | GR77692B (en) |
| IE (1) | IE53595B1 (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1148439B (en) |
| NL (1) | NL8204158A (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ202255A (en) |
| PT (1) | PT75741B (en) |
| ZA (1) | ZA827611B (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2242610A (en) * | 1990-03-16 | 1991-10-09 | Kao Corp | Disposable diaper in the form of pants |
| WO1997025951A1 (en) * | 1996-01-18 | 1997-07-24 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having an adjustment system |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1990008524A1 (en) * | 1989-02-06 | 1990-08-09 | Megan Twikler | Disposable absorbent pad with undergarment |
| DE19854123A1 (en) * | 1998-11-24 | 2000-05-25 | Barbara Gruene | Nappy pants, has adsorbent part that adjoin relevant body |
Family Cites Families (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3776232A (en) * | 1971-06-21 | 1973-12-04 | Colgate Palmolive Co | Diaper with thigh-opening closure means |
| US3951150A (en) * | 1974-10-31 | 1976-04-20 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Diaper with elastic waist means |
| US4034752A (en) * | 1976-03-10 | 1977-07-12 | Johnson & Johnson | Disposable diaper having multiple tape tabs adhered to diaper backing sheet |
| US4074716A (en) * | 1977-01-03 | 1978-02-21 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Diaper with elastic fastener tab |
| US4182333A (en) * | 1977-08-10 | 1980-01-08 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Disposable diaper with fastener retained end barrier |
| DE2943297A1 (en) * | 1979-10-26 | 1981-05-14 | Paul Hartmann Ag, 7920 Heidenheim | Foldable nappy with side adhesive strips - consists of impervious outer layer, absorbent middle layer, and porous inner layer |
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1982
- 1982-10-18 ZA ZA827611A patent/ZA827611B/en unknown
- 1982-10-18 DE DE19823238491 patent/DE3238491A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1982-10-19 DK DK463682A patent/DK463682A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1982-10-21 NZ NZ202255A patent/NZ202255A/en unknown
- 1982-10-22 CH CH6178/82A patent/CH657759A5/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-10-25 GR GR69627A patent/GR77692B/el unknown
- 1982-10-26 CA CA000414202A patent/CA1183307A/en not_active Expired
- 1982-10-26 BR BR8206230A patent/BR8206230A/en unknown
- 1982-10-26 PT PT75741A patent/PT75741B/en unknown
- 1982-10-26 AU AU89783/82A patent/AU560835B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1982-10-26 IT IT49367/82A patent/IT1148439B/en active
- 1982-10-26 BE BE0/209334A patent/BE894812A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-10-26 GB GB08230601A patent/GB2108369B/en not_active Expired
- 1982-10-26 FR FR8217908A patent/FR2515006B1/en not_active Expired
- 1982-10-26 IE IE2574/82A patent/IE53595B1/en unknown
- 1982-10-26 ES ES1982268158U patent/ES268158Y/en not_active Expired
- 1982-10-27 JP JP57188886A patent/JPS5887307A/en active Granted
- 1982-10-27 NL NL8204158A patent/NL8204158A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2242610A (en) * | 1990-03-16 | 1991-10-09 | Kao Corp | Disposable diaper in the form of pants |
| WO1997025951A1 (en) * | 1996-01-18 | 1997-07-24 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having an adjustment system |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| BE894812A (en) | 1983-04-26 |
| ES268158Y (en) | 1984-10-16 |
| DE3238491A1 (en) | 1983-05-05 |
| NZ202255A (en) | 1985-12-13 |
| IE822574L (en) | 1983-04-27 |
| FR2515006B1 (en) | 1986-05-09 |
| ES268158U (en) | 1983-05-01 |
| PT75741B (en) | 1985-07-26 |
| CA1183307A (en) | 1985-03-05 |
| AU8978382A (en) | 1983-05-05 |
| JPH0316136B2 (en) | 1991-03-04 |
| ZA827611B (en) | 1984-06-27 |
| CH657759A5 (en) | 1986-09-30 |
| BR8206230A (en) | 1983-09-20 |
| JPS5887307A (en) | 1983-05-25 |
| NL8204158A (en) | 1983-05-16 |
| DK463682A (en) | 1983-04-28 |
| AU560835B2 (en) | 1987-04-16 |
| GR77692B (en) | 1984-09-25 |
| IT1148439B (en) | 1986-12-03 |
| FR2515006A1 (en) | 1983-04-29 |
| PT75741A (en) | 1982-11-01 |
| IE53595B1 (en) | 1988-12-21 |
| GB2108369B (en) | 1985-06-26 |
| IT8249367A0 (en) | 1982-10-26 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |