A New or Improved Waterproof Case or Shield applicable for Use by Females at Menstrual Periods, and for analogous purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 10th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May. 1897
A New or Improved Waterproof Case or Shield applicable for Use
by Females at Menstrual Periods, and for analogous purposes.
I, GEORGE BROWNE SMITH, of 186 Kennington Park Road London S.E.
Gas Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide a shield or casing of a non-absorbent
character for the use of females at menstrual periods, at times of accouchement,
and also as a waterproof shield or casing for infants' diapers and is useful to retain
moisture in the case of surgical dressings poultices and the like. Having this
purpose in view I form the case or shield of any soft elastic material which shall
be water proof such as india rubber and of any suitable size and thickness and in
variety of shapes as may be necessary for cach purpose required. The edges may
be turned over all round to form a hem and such hem may be fastened down by the
use of an adhesive substance or may be left with the edges plain. The ends may
be either folded over to form a loop or an independent loop may be affixed through
which to pass the tapes or belts. By the use of this case or shield over the usual
diaper pad or dressing as the case may be, all chafing of the skin is avoided and
any escape of moisture from any cause is entirely prevented.
1000
GERALD GRAHAM & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
A New or Improved Waterproof Case or Shield applicable for Use
by Females at Menstrual Periods, and for analogous purposes.
I, GEORGE BROWNE SMITH of 186 Kennington Park Road London S.E.
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide a shield or casing of a non-absorbent
and secure character for the use of females at their menstrual periods and in times
of accouchement. This casing or shield may be used also in the dressings of
wounds or sores or as a waterproofing cover for infants' diapers, it is especially
useful in retaining or confining moisture from any cause in surgical dressings or
bandages. Having this purpose in view I form the shield or case of any soft
elastic waterproof substance preferably india rubber and of any suitable size. and
thickness and in any variety of shapes as may be necessary for each purpose
required. The edges may be turned over all round to form a hem and such hem
may be stitched or fastened down by the use of any adhesive substance or it may
be left as a raw edging. The straps or ends are of any required length and

page_text: thickness and width and may be made of the same material as the body of the
case or of any other more suitable material. The position of these straps or ends
are in accordance with the uses of the casings, in the menstrual pads the straps
would be at each extremity; in the cases of surgical dressings, where required for
securing the bandage. Loops or button holes may be affixed or may form part of
the entire article through which loops or button holes the necessary waist belt or
support will pass. By the use of this my invention arranged over the ordinary
menstrual or other pad or bandage as the case may be, all chafing of the skin is
avoided, any escape of moisture from any cause is entirely prevented and the casing
can be readily cleansed and used over and over again.
In order that this my invention may be more fully understood I will now proceed
to describe the same by reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a representation of the casing or shield in one of its various shapes or
forms and showing the absorbent pad or bandage ready for use.
A. A. are small straps or bands of rubber or other elastic material affixed on the
inner side of the casing to retain the pad or bandage in position if required.
b. is the absorbent pad in position.
Fig. 2 represents a form of casing suitable for enclosing surgical dressings in
bandaging limbs.
C. C. are the buckles and
D.D. the straps corresponding, with which to fasten same as necessary.
Figs. 3 and 4 represent the various button holes or loops which may be used as
found most convenient and (in the case of menstrual uses) through which the
waist band or supporting tape passes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
The construction of a waterproof shield or case in any suitable shape and form
and applicable for menstrual or surgical purposes substantially as herein described
and illustrated.
Dated this 10th day of March 1897.
GERALD GRAHAM & Co.,
Hogarth House, Clapham, Agents for Applicant.