Patricia S Webster

US Patent:

6423047, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/595406

Inventors:

Patricia Mae Webster - Marysville WA 98271

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

60438515, 604378, 60438525, 60438526, 604397

Abstract:

A reusable diaper product created to fit premature and newborn babies, toddlers, young youth, young adults, adults, the elderly, and patients with special problems such as a colostomy bag. The diaper comprises an all fabric stretchable shell which in the preferred embodiment is secured to the wearer by an encased elastic waistband with hook and loop VELCRO tabs. The legholes on the shell are encased elastic designed to fit many different leg sizes. Within the shell is disposed a soft breathable liquid impervious layer encasing multiple layers of a absorbent material. The sides of the absorbent material are permanently affixed to the shell and finished with elastic edges forming a body gusset of sorts. Several embodiments of the diaper are disclosed to fit special needs.