US4566130A
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Combination carrying bag for infant accessories and diapering station
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-07
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Granted: 1986-01-21
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Expires: 2003-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A diapering station formed of a single piece of material is divided by fold lines into three successive sections to cushion an infant on a support surface and store infant accessories for diaper changing. The diapering station is converted into a carrying bag for infant accessories by folding the two end sections inwardly, one over the other along the fold lines, onto the middle section, enabling the bag to be conveniently carried by a combination handle and back pack strap. A waterproof, removable pouch on the middle section of the station provides a clean surface for the infant's bottom and stores dirty diapers for subsequent washing. An inwardly opening pocket formed in one of the end sections of the station stores clean diapers, and storage of infant assessories such as bottles and food jars is provided in additional pockets formed in the other end section of the station. A cylindrical, bib storage pouch adjacent the strap handle in the station provides stiffness to the unit, folded to form the carrying bag. The ergometric design of the station positions diapers and accessories within close reach of the attendant during diaper changing.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredrica Coates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/001; A47D15/003; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A47D5/00; A47D5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A bag for carrying diapers and other paraphernalia, comprising a middle section and first and second end sections having approximately the same size, fold lines being established between adjacent sections to enable the end sections, in a folded position, to fold inwardly, one over the other, onto the middle section, a first pocket being provided on an inner surface of the first end section and having a side opened toward the middle section to retain diapers, a handle means formed of at least one continuous strap having at least one side secured to said bag, and means for releasably securing the bag in the folded position, wherein said handle means includes a first handle loop having ends secured to a free edge of said second end section, a U-shaped fold formed in the outer surface of the bag along the fold line between said first end section and said middle section; a second handle loop secured to said fold, and said releasably securing fastener means includes means on said handle loops to releasably secure together said loops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A bag for carrying diapers and other paraphernalia, comprising a middle section and first and second end sections having approximately the same size, fold lines being established between adjacent sections to enable the end sections, in a folded position, to fold inwardly, one over the other, onto the middle section, a first pocket being provided on an inner surface of the first end section and having a side opened toward the middle section to retain diapers, a handle means formed of at least one continuous strap having at least one side secured to said bag, and means for releasably securing the bag in the folded position, wherein said handle means includes a first handle loop having ends secured to a free edge of said second end section, a U-shaped fold formed in the outer surface of the bag along the fold line between said first end section and said middle section; a second handle loop secured to said fold, and said releasably securing fastener means includes means on said handle loops to releasably secure together said loops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bag of claim 1, including a padding means in the first pocket to form a headrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bag of claim 2, wherein the padding means comprises at least one diaper, folded flat within the first pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bag of claim 1, including a pouch having a moisture impervious inner surface for retaining diapers, and means for releasably securing the pouch to an inner surface of one of said bag sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bag of claim 1, wherein the releasably securing means is provided at the middle section of said bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bag of claim 4, wherein the pouch has one open end and means for releasably retaining the open end of the pouch closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein said fastener means are positioned at corresponding points on said handle loops adjacent the bag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bag of claim 1, wherein said second end section is formed with at least one additional pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bag of claim 8, wherein said at least one additional pocket includes a loop at one side of the interior of the pocket to hold a bottle erect within the pocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The bag of claim 9, including an additional loop at an opposite side of the interior of the additional pocket to hold an additional bottle erect within the additional pocket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bag of claim 9, including a further pocket formed on an inner surface of said additional pocket to hold credit cards or the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
The bag of claim 8, wherein said additional pocket is formed with a foldable side panel, and includes a slide fastener for enclosing a normally open side of the additional pocket, the slide fastener having a length larger than the length of said normally open side to enable the side panel of the additional pocket to be unfolded.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bag of claim 1, wherein a portion of the second end section adjacent the middle section is doubled back to form a base for the bag.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bag of claim 13, wherein the base of the bag is provided with standoffs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bag of claim 1, wherein the middle and first and second sections are formed of a single piece of material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bag of claim 8, including a bib positioned within said additional pocket.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bag of claim 1, including a second pocket formed on the middle section and having a side open to the second end section, adapted to store diapers and provide a cushion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-20 | 1989-07-22 | 1990-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-20 | 1993-07-22 | 1994-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-20 | 1997-07-22 | 1998-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |