US4886150A
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Baby accessory carrier
Assignee: HARI BEVERLY A
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Filing: 1988-05-23
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Granted: 1989-12-12
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Expires: 2008-05-23
Abstract
Abstract In general, devices for carrying the accessories required for feeding and changing babies are somewhat cumbersome and/or expensive to produce. A simple baby changing device and carrier for diapers, etc. includes an elongated, rectangular panel with a central, transversely extending change area covered by a releasable impermeable pad and bordered by a pair of pocket-containing ends, which are folded into overlapping relationship with each other and with the change area to form a small, rectangular package. The package is folded double to form a compact, purse-like article. Handles at each end of the change are, i.e. on the top end of the folded article facilitate carrying of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Julie-Anna Fitzsimmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/001; A47D15/003; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A47D5/00; A47D5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
A foldable carrying device comprising: (a) an elongated uniformly rectangular body having an inside surface and an outside surface; (b) said body comprising, a central uniformly rectangular panel integral with a pair of opposed uniformly rectangular side panels on either side of said central panel; (c) said central panel and said side panels being substantially equal in rectangular dimension; (d) said central panel on the inside surface thereof, having detachably secured thereto, a rectangular water impermeable change pad, being in configuration of slightly less dimension than said central panel; (e) each of said side panels, having permanently secured thereto on the inside of said body, rectangular pocket forming panel means, forming with a respective panel a pocket means, each substantially equal in dimension to its respective side panel; (f) each of said pocket means having at least one opening facing toward said pad and including means for releaseably securing said pocket means in a closed condition; (g) said central panel including opposed marginal edges; (h) individual handle means extending outwardly from each of said marginal edges of said central panel; (i) additional securing means extending outwardly from each of said marginal edges for securing said device together when folded for carrying; (j) said body having, on the outside surface, at least one pocket on said central panel opening towards one of said marginal edges; (k) said body having a longitudinal axis and being foldable along said longitudinal axis; (l) said side panels being foldable over said central panel; and, (m) said central and side panels being foldable together along said longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
262 words
A foldable carrying device comprising: (a) an elongated uniformly rectangular body having an inside surface and an outside surface; (b) said body comprising, a central uniformly rectangular panel integral with a pair of opposed uniformly rectangular side panels on either side of said central panel; (c) said central panel and said side panels being substantially equal in rectangular dimension; (d) said central panel on the inside surface thereof, having detachably secured thereto, a rectangular water impermeable change pad, being in configuration of slightly less dimension than said central panel; (e) each of said side panels, having permanently secured thereto on the inside of said body, rectangular pocket forming panel means, forming with a respective panel a pocket means, each substantially equal in dimension to its respective side panel; (f) each of said pocket means having at least one opening facing toward said pad and including means for releaseably securing said pocket means in a closed condition; (g) said central panel including opposed marginal edges; (h) individual handle means extending outwardly from each of said marginal edges of said central panel; (i) additional securing means extending outwardly from each of said marginal edges for securing said device together when folded for carrying; (j) said body having, on the outside surface, at least one pocket on said central panel opening towards one of said marginal edges; (k) said body having a longitudinal axis and being foldable along said longitudinal axis; (l) said side panels being foldable over said central panel; and, (m) said central and side panels being foldable together along said longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The foldable carrying device of claim 1, further including on the outside surface of said central panel, a second pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The foldable carrying device of claim 1, further including, said securing means being located centrally of said handle means for securing the device in a folded condition.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-12-11 | 1993-06-12 | 1993-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-11 | 1997-06-12 | 1997-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-11 | 2001-06-12 | 2001-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |