US2011296619A1PendingUtilityA1

Changing Station

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Assignee: YORK JENNIFERPriority: Jun 2, 2010Filed: May 26, 2011Published: Dec 8, 2011
Est. expiryJun 2, 2030(~3.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jennifer YorkMisti NeasJames Leo DillionRobert H. Palmer
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Abstract

The portable diaper changing station of the present invention comprises a composite, nonporous shaped body member which is contoured to provide a secure changing surface. A carry handle may be integrated into the body member along with at least one storage compartment for the storage of changing supplies such as diapers, wipes and powders. In one embodiment, the changing station is generally rectangular in shape, rigid and includes a nonporous contoured changing surface with a shaped contoured pad running a substantial length of the contoured changing surface. A shaped nonporous head rest is contoured and formed therein.

Claims

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1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a station body with a carry handle;   a changing surface incorporated into the station body; and,   a headrest.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one storage compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one dispenser. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the station body is constructed of polyurethane. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the changing surface is constructed of polyurethane. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the station body is rigid. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the station body is semi-rigid. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a retention belt. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 an anti-microbial additive applied to the polyurethane resin for inhibiting microbial growth on the changing station. 
 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the headrest is integrated into the station body. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one cleat. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one station rest. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the station body includes a parabolic contour shape. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the changing surface includes a parabolic contour shape. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the headrest includes a parabolic contour shape. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising a lid. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 3  further comprising a lanyard. 
     
     
         18 . A method, comprising:
 positioning a changing station on a supported surface;   placing a child on the changing surface located on the changing station;   securing the child to the changing station with a retention belt to substantially restrict the child's movement; and,   removing a soiled diaper from the child.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising:
 removing a baby wipe from a wipe dispenser integrated with the changing station. 
 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising:
 placing a new diaper on the child and releasing the retention belt. 
 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising:
 storing a lotion in a storage compartment integrated with the changing station. 
 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising:
 storing a baby wipe in a wipe dispenser integrated with the changing station.

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