Diaper wrapping methods, apparatus, and systems

Abstract

Apparatus, methods, and systems for wrapping a soiled diaper and/or other odorous items in a sheet material are disclosed. In one embodiment, a soiled diaper is placed on a sheet of material. The material may be configured to be adhered to itself without a secondary means for adhesion so as to create a seal around at least a portion of the diaper. The material may also include an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side, and the adhesive side may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive. In this manner, unintentional adhesion of the material can be avoided, and the material can be folded over the soiled diaper and pressed against itself to seal in the odor and/or mess without requiring a secondary means for adhesion, such as tape.

1 . A method for wrapping a soiled diaper to reduce odor, the method comprising the steps of:
 placing a diaper on a sheet of material, wherein the material is configured to be adhered to itself without a secondary means for adhesion so as to create a seal;   wrapping the diaper with the sheet of material; and   pressing at least one portion of the sheet of material against another portion of the sheet of material to create a seal around at least a portion of the diaper.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the material comprises a flexible film. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the flexible film comprises a plurality of layers. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the flexible film comprises an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the adhesive side comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising separating the sheet of material from a second sheet of material. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the step of separating the sheet comprises tearing the sheet away from the second sheet, and wherein, prior to separating the sheet from the second sheet, the sheet is connected to the second sheet at a perforation line. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the step of separating the sheet comprises pulling a tab connected to the sheet to pull the sheet away from the second sheet. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the seal completely encloses the diaper in an air-tight pocket. 
   
   
       10 . A set of disposable sheets for wrapping soiled diapers, comprising:
 a plurality of connected sheets of material, wherein the material is configured to be adhered to itself without a secondary means for adhesion so as to create a seal around a diaper; and   a plurality of perforation lines defining the boundaries between the sheets, wherein the perforation lines are configured to allow for separation of the sheets from one another at the perforation lines.   
   
   
       11 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 10 , wherein the sheets are rolled together. 
   
   
       12 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 11 , wherein the rolled sheets are wound around a cylindrical member. 
   
   
       13 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 10 , wherein the sheets are stacked on top of one another. 
   
   
       14 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 10 , wherein the material comprises a flexible film. 
   
   
       15 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 14 , wherein the flexible film comprises a plurality of layers. 
   
   
       16 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 14 , wherein the flexible film comprises an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side. 
   
   
       17 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 16 , wherein the adhesive side comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive. 
   
   
       18 . A set of disposable sheets for wrapping soiled diapers, comprising:
 a plurality of sheets of material stacked on top of one another, wherein the material is configured to be adhered to itself without a secondary means for adhesion so as to create a seal around a diaper; and   means for facilitating separation of each of the plurality of sheets from an adjacent sheet.   
   
   
       19 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 18 , wherein the means for facilitating separation comprises a plurality of tabs, wherein at least one tab is connected with each of the sheets, and wherein the tabs are configured such that pulling a tab allows for the sheet connected with the pulled tab to be separated from an adjacent sheet. 
   
   
       20 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 19 , wherein the tabs extend beyond the periphery of the sheets. 
   
   
       21 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 19 , wherein the tabs are integrally formed with the sheets. 
   
   
       22 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 18 , wherein the means for facilitating separation comprises a plurality of spacer members positioned in between each of the adjacent sheets. 
   
   
       23 . The set of disposable sheets of  claim 22 , wherein the spacer members comprise a plurality of non-adhesive separation sheets.