US2548162A - Diaper - Google Patents

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April 10, 1951 A, 0, KARELS 2,548,162

DIAPER Filed DeG. l, 1949 Patented Apr. 10, 1951 stares naar raies 5 Claims.

This invention relates to pinless` diapers for babies.

An object of my invention is to provide a new and improved diaper of simple and cheapv construction which can be quicklyv and easily fastened about the baby withoutr employing pins or similar fasteners.

Another object is to provide a readily adjustable pinless diaper which will conform to the coniiguration of the babys body and atfthe same time secure in a positive manner the four corners of the diaper and thereby prevent slipping, twisting, and disarrangement of the diaper.

A further object is to provide a, pinless diaper for babiesl constructed to preclude .the possibility of unfastening thereof by the infant'wearing the diaper.

These and otherv objects and advantages of my invention will more fully appear from the following description made inl connection withthe ccompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views and, in which:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the outer side of a diaper embodying the invention showing the same laid out flat;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view along line 2-2 of Fig. l;

Fig. 3 is a front view of the diaper secured in proper position on a baby.

An embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figs. 1-3, includes a sheet member 5 having two layers 6 and I secured together along their edges as by stitching A and formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape as shown in Fig. 1. the parallel sides of the sheet member 5 is longer than the other and the non-parallel sides are similar and of substantially equal length as shown. On one side of the sheet member 5 and to the two corner portions 8 and S adjacent the shorter parallel side are secured a plurality of substantially parallel spaced loops I0 and I I respectively. These loops IllY and Il are oriented substantially parallel to diagonals of the trapezoid opposite the corner in which the loops are positioned. Secured to the outer edges of the non-parallel sides of the sheet member 5 and near its wider end I2 are two heart-shaped locking tabs or ears I3 and I4. These tabs are made of heavy stiff fabric, plastic, or other suitable semifiexible material and are of dimensions such that their medial portions I5 exceed substantially in width, and their base portionsY I6 are slightly less than the width, of the openings formed by the loops I0 and II.

Operation My'invention is easy to use and simple to manufacture. To fasten it onto the baby the wide end I2 of the sheet member 5 is placed against the back of the baby above the buttocks with the side carrying the loops Il and II to the outside. The narrow end bearing the loops lil and II is then brought through between 'the babys legs and upward to meet the tabs I3 and I4. The locking tab I3 is inserted through the desired loop I0 and the locking tab I 4 is inserted through one of the loops II. The wider medial portions I5 of the locking tabs I3 and I4 then serve to lock in conjunction with the loops It and II respectively, and to hold the entire unit in a snug fit about the body of the baby as shown in Fig. 3. The provision of more than one loop in each corner of the narrow end of the sheet member 5 makes the diaper readily adjustable to t babies or different ages and sizes. As the tabs I3 and I4 are connected to their respective loops the corner portions of the wide end I2 are carried around the corner portions 8 and 9 in overlapping relation as shown in Fig. 3.

The trapezoidal shape ofthe sheet member `5 in combination with the overlapping feature of its corners makes vmy invention a very desirable item; The combination of these features causes the sheet member 5 to it the babys body snugly and to conform to its congurations. The adjustable feature provided by the locking tabs i3 and I4 and the plurality of loops il? and II insures a snug fit of the diaper above the hips of the baby. These tabs I 3 and I 4 in conjunction with the loops I and Il insure the overlapping of the corners of the diaper and a positive securing of the iront iiap or narrow end of the sheet member 5. At the same time they prevent slipping, twisting, or disarrangement of the diaper without employing any pins or similar fasteners. The positioning of the loops I0 and II parallel to the diagonal of thev trapezoidal shaped member 5 provides an uplift on the forward ap of the sheet member 5 when the tabs I3 and I4 are locked therein as well as a snug iit around the middle of the babys body above his hips. This uplift keeps the entire diaper properly arranged and insures a good neat lit throughout.

It should be noted that the use of locking tabs and loops provides an easy means of attachment for the diaper, and eliminates the need for dangerous pins. It also eliminates the problem experienced when a tie means is used to secure the diaper, that of the baby constantly tugging at the tie strings and thereby untying the knot and loosening the diaper. My invention provides an efcient, practical and safe pinless diaper which will not twist, slip, or become disarranged by the activities of the baby.

It should also be noted that this diaper can be laundered as a unit without fear of losing the means of attachment. This is a decided advantage over the use of buttons and pins for securing purposes. Itis contemplated that the locking `tabs I3 and I4 may be formed of rubber or plastic material instead of the heavy fabric material described above, in which case the tabs will not absorb water during washing of the diaper and accordingly the diaper can be quickly dried.

It will, of course, be understood that various changes may be made in the form, details, arrangement and proportions of the various parts without departing from the scope of my invention.

What I claim is:

1. A pinless diaper for a baby comprising a sheet member of substantially trapezoidal shape having at least one loop secured to one side of said sheet member at each corner portion of one end of said sheet member, said loops being oriented substantially parallel to the diagonals of said trapezoidal shaped member opposite the corner to which the particular loop is secured, and a locking tab attached to each corner portion of the other end of said sheet member, the tabs being adapted to be engaged with loops at the same side of the sheet member whereby the corners of the sheet member at the same side thereof may be secured together in overlapping relation after the sheet member has been carried around a babys body.

2. A pinless diaper for a baby comprising a sheet member of substantially trapezoidal shape having an outer side and an inner side and having a plurality of loops secured to its outer side at each corner portion of the narrow end of said sheet member, said loops being oriented substantially parallel to the diagonal of said trapezoidal shaped member opposing the corner in which the loops are located, and a locking tab secured to the outer edge of each corner portion of the wide end of said trapezoidal shaped sheet member, the

tabs being adapted to be engaged with loops at the same side of the sheet member whereby the corners of the sheet member at the same side thereof may be secured together in overlapping relation after the sheet member has been carried around a babys body.

3. A pinless diaper for babies comprising a sheet of trapezoidal shape having parallel ends, one of which is wider than the other and having similar sides converging from the wider end of the sheet to the narrower end of the sheet, diagonally disposed loops attached to the sheet inwardly from the corners at the narrow end of the sheet, and short length heart-shaped tabs attached to the corners at the wider end of the sheet, the wider end of the sheet being of sufficiently greater width than the narrower end of the sheet so that its corner portions will overlap the corner portions of the narrower end of the sheet as a babys body is embraced by the sheet and the tabs are engaged with loops at corresponding sides of the sheet.

4. The structure dened in claim 3, said loops being substantially parallel to diagonals of the trapezoid opposing the corners adjacent which the loops are located.

5. A pinless diaper for babies comprising a sheet of trapezoidal shape having parallel ends, one of which is wider than the other and having similar sides converging from the wider end of the sheet to the narrower end of the sheet, a plurality of spaced, diagonally dispose-d loops attached to the sheet adjacent each corner of the narrower end of the sheet to permit of adjustment of the diaper to babies of diierent size, and short length heart-shaped tabs attached to the corners at the wider end of the sheet, the wider end of the sheet being of sufiiciently greater width than the narrower end of the sheet so that its corner portions will overlap the corner portions of the narrower end of the sheet as a babys body is embraced by the sheet and the tabs are engaged with loops at corresponding sides of the sheet.

AMANDA O. KARELS.

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