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Jamie Lee Curtis: Diaper Inventor!
18 Sep
Summary
- Actress Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with built-in wet wipe pockets in 1988.
- Her second diaper patent featured a built-in bag for soiled diapers and odor control.
- The first patent expired in 2007, while the second is valid until 2036.
For decades, Jamie Lee Curtis has been a prominent figure in cinema, but she also has a history of invention. In 1988, the actress patented her original design for disposable diapers. This innovative concept included built-in, sealed pockets to hold wet wipes, addressing the inconvenience of carrying separate items for diaper changes.
This initial design patent, filed in 1987, was granted in 1988 and officially expired on February 20, 2007. Despite holding the patent, Curtis did not pursue marketing the product at the time, later citing environmental concerns about landfills.
Curtis continued her inventive streak and was granted a second patent in 2017 for a diaper with an integrated soilage-management structure. This design features a disposable bag to contain and seal soiled diapers, effectively trapping odors. This more recent patent is set to expire in 2036, leaving the possibility for future consumer release.
