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Sanitary, disposable baby change kit

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-30
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Granted: 1987-10-27
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Expires: 2006-09-30
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Abstract

Abstract A single use, disposable kit receives, and retains, toiletries and a diaper for the care of a baby in a sanitary, tamper-proof fashion. The kit is executed in a thin plastic film that is folded over upon itself so that the toiletries and diaper are enveloped within the interior of the kit and are protected against degradation.

Inventors

  • 👤 Henry Finkel
  • 👤 Allan Thomas

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/5519

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 302 words
A sanitary, disposable baby change kit comprising: (a) a body comprising a sheet of plastic film with an upper surface and a lower surface, (b) a leading section and a trailing section situated at opposite ends of said body, (c) said leading section being folded about itself and being secured to the upper surface of said body to form a pocket, (d) a first fold being formed across said leading section to define the height of said pocket, (e) said trailing section being folded about itself and being secured to the upper surface of said body to form a pouch, (f) a second fold being formed across said trailing section to define the height of said pocket, (g) said pouch being larger than said pocket, (h) a diaper received within said pouch, (i) the lower edge of said pocket being spaced a short distance from the upper edge of said pouch to permit access to said pouch and said diaper received therein when said body is unfolded, (j) at least one plastic panel secured to said trailing section to define at least one compartment on the upper surface of said trailing section, (k) baby care products stored within said compartment, (l) said trailing section being inserted into said pocket after the trailing section has been folded about itself, (m) sealing means securing the bottom surface of said trailing section to the upper surface of said leading section so that said diaper and said baby care products are enveloped and sealed in a sanitary manner within the confines of the kit prior to using the kit, whereby (n) a soiled diaper and used baby care products can be re-inserted into said pouch prior to re-folding the kit and disposing of same after using the contents of the kit to clean a baby's bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 302 words
A sanitary, disposable baby change kit comprising: (a) a body comprising a sheet of plastic film with an upper surface and a lower surface, (b) a leading section and a trailing section situated at opposite ends of said body, (c) said leading section being folded about itself and being secured to the upper surface of said body to form a pocket, (d) a first fold being formed across said leading section to define the height of said pocket, (e) said trailing section being folded about itself and being secured to the upper surface of said body to form a pouch, (f) a second fold being formed across said trailing section to define the height of said pocket, (g) said pouch being larger than said pocket, (h) a diaper received within said pouch, (i) the lower edge of said pocket being spaced a short distance from the upper edge of said pouch to permit access to said pouch and said diaper received therein when said body is unfolded, (j) at least one plastic panel secured to said trailing section to define at least one compartment on the upper surface of said trailing section, (k) baby care products stored within said compartment, (l) said trailing section being inserted into said pocket after the trailing section has been folded about itself, (m) sealing means securing the bottom surface of said trailing section to the upper surface of said leading section so that said diaper and said baby care products are enveloped and sealed in a sanitary manner within the confines of the kit prior to using the kit, whereby (n) a soiled diaper and used baby care products can be re-inserted into said pouch prior to re-folding the kit and disposing of same after using the contents of the kit to clean a baby's bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 52 words
A sanitary disposable baby change kit as defined in claim 1 wherein said sealing means includes a pressure sensitive label and a tear strip extending across said label, the removal of the tear strip serving as a visual indicator that one has attempted to gain access to the contents of the kit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 34 words
A sanitary, disposable baby change kit as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and said second folds are equal in height so that said pocket and said pouch are substantially equal in height.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-10-26 1991-04-27 1991-10-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-10-26 1995-04-27 1995-10-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1998-10-26 1999-04-27 1999-10-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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