US4216951A
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Baby changing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-11
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A baby-changing apparatus for use in public rest rooms or other places where space is limited is provided with a padded table bearing a roll of paper and a cutting and retaining bar, which can be positioned parallel to a vertical mounting surface when not in use, or supported and retained in a horizontal position for use by a hinged bracket with a vertical projection at its outermost end, which bears against the outermost edge of the table and prevents unintentional movement of the bracket. The roll of paper and cutting and retaining bar are adapted to provide a clean table surface prior to use. The table is provided with a safety belt with a tongueless friction buckle.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbara J. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D5/00; A47D5/006; A47D5/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A baby-changing apparatus comprising: spacer means adapted to be attached to a vertical supporting surface; table means hingedly attached to said spacer means; means for retaining a roll of paper disposed on a first side of said table means; means for cutting and retaining a strip of paper disposed on a second side of said table means; support bracket means disposed beneath said table means, said support bracket means being adapted to be hingedly attached to said vertical supporting surface, and being provided with means for engaging an outermost edge of said table means to prevent unintentional movement of said support bracket means when said bracket means is disposed in a first predetermined position; said table means being disposed substantially perpendicular to said vertical supporting surface when said support bracket means is in said first predetermined position, and said table means being disposed substantially parallel to said vertical supporting surface when said support bracket means is in a second predetermined position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A baby-changing apparatus comprising: spacer means adapted to be attached to a vertical supporting surface; table means hingedly attached to said spacer means; means for retaining a roll of paper disposed on a first side of said table means; means for cutting and retaining a strip of paper disposed on a second side of said table means; support bracket means disposed beneath said table means, said support bracket means being adapted to be hingedly attached to said vertical supporting surface, and being provided with means for engaging an outermost edge of said table means to prevent unintentional movement of said support bracket means when said bracket means is disposed in a first predetermined position; said table means being disposed substantially perpendicular to said vertical supporting surface when said support bracket means is in said first predetermined position, and said table means being disposed substantially parallel to said vertical supporting surface when said support bracket means is in a second predetermined position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said table means is covered on said second side with substantially flat padding over a substantial part of said second side of said table means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said table means is provided with a two-piece belt, having a pair of free ends firmly attached to said table means, said belt being provided with a tongueless buckle to adjustably connect a second pair of free ends of said belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said means for cutting and retaining a strip of paper comprises a metallic toothed bar member disposed in the width dimension of said table means, and rigidly attached to said table means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said means for cutting and retaining a strip of paper comprises a plastic toothed bar member disposed in the width direction of said table means, and rigidly attached to said table means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said means for cutting and retaining a strip of paper comprises a smooth flexible plastic strip member disposed in the width direction of said table means, and rigidly attached to said table means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said means for engaging an outermost edge of said table means is a vertical protrusion provided at an end of said support bracket means distal to said vertical supporting surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A baby-changing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said support bracket means is substantially in the form of a cantilever beam, having a vertical projection at an end distal to said vertical supporting surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |