Reusable diaper

Abstract

The present disclosure provides reusable diaper devices, systems, and methods. One diaper embodiment includes a diaper body layer, a first casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer, a first channel is formed by the casing proximate to a first leg opening of the diaper and the first channel contains a first band, a second casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer, a second channel is formed in the casing proximate to a second leg opening of the diaper and the second channel contains a second band, and a length of each of the bands is adjustable.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable diaper, comprising:
 a diaper body layer;   a first casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer;   wherein a first channel is formed by the casing proximate to a first leg opening of the diaper and wherein the first channel contains a first band;   a second casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer;   wherein a second channel is formed in the casing proximate to a second leg opening of the diaper and wherein the second channel contains a second band; and   wherein a first end of the first band is fixed to one or more of the diaper body layer and the first casing at a first end of the first channel, a first end of the second band is fixed to one or more of the diaper body layer and the second casing at a first end of the second channel; and   wherein a length of each of the bands in the channels is adjustable at the second end of each of the channels via a first adjustment mechanism at a second end of the first band and a second adjustment mechanism at a second end of the second band.   
     
     
         2 . The reusable diaper of  claim 1 , wherein the length of the band in each channel can be adjusted at any point along at least a portion of its length. 
     
     
         3 . The reusable diaper of  claim 1 , wherein a first adjustable stop mechanism is provided on the first band and a second adjustable stop mechanism is provided on the second band. 
     
     
         4 . The reusable diaper of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second adjustable stop mechanisms and the first and second bands are accessible via an opening in the diaper body layer. 
     
     
         5 . The reusable diaper of  claim 1 , wherein the first casing and the second casing are formed at least in part by the diaper body layer. 
     
     
         6 . The reusable diaper of  claim 1 , wherein the first casing is coupled proximate to a first leg opening portion of the diaper body layer and the second casing is coupled proximate to a second leg opening portion of the diaper body layer. 
     
     
         7 . The reusable diaper of  claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first channel and the second channel narrows at the second end of the channel to prevent the corresponding adjustable stop mechanism from entering its respective channel. 
     
     
         8 . A method of forming a reusable diaper, comprising:
 forming a first channel positioned between an inner layer and an outer layer proximate to a first leg opening portion of a diaper;   forming a second channel between the inner layer and the outer layer proximate to a second leg opening portion of the diaper;   fixing a portion of a first band proximate to a first end of the first channel;   placing the band in an adjustable stop mechanism that holds the band in place at any number of locations on the band at a second end of the first channel;   fixing a portion of a second band proximate to a first end of the second channel; and   placing the band in an adjustable stop mechanism that holds the band in place at any number of locations on the band at a second end of the second channel.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method includes adjusting the band at the second end of the first channel to fit a wearer's leg. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method includes adjusting the band at the second end of the second channel to fit a wearer's leg. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method includes inserting an absorption layer between the inner layer and the outer layer. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method includes inserting an absorption layer adjacent to an outer surface of the inner layer wherein the absorption layer is positioned to be between the inner layer and a wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method includes placing the diaper around the waist and legs of a wearer by coupling a first end of the diaper to a second end of the diaper. 
     
     
         14 . A reusable diaper system, comprising:
 a diaper body having an outer layer and an inner layer;
 wherein the outer layer includes a fastening mechanism that couples a first end of the outer layer to a second end of the outer layer to form a first opening and a second opening for a wearer's leg to be placed through; and 
 wherein a first channel is formed between the outer layer and the inner layer and proximate to a first leg opening portion of the diaper and wherein the first channel contains a first band and wherein a second channel is formed between the outer layer and the inner layer and proximate to a second leg opening portion of the diaper and wherein the second channel contains a second band, and 
 wherein the first band is fixed to the diaper body at a first end of the first channel, the second band is fixed to the diaper body at a first end of the second channel, and a length of each of the bands in the channels can be adjusted at a second end of each of the channels. 
   
     
     
         15 . The diaper system of  claim 14 , wherein an absorption layer is positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer. 
     
     
         16 . The diaper system of  claim 15 , wherein the inner layer includes an opening to receive the absorption layer between the outer layer and the inner layer. 
     
     
         17 . The diaper system of  claim 14 , wherein an absorption layer is adjacent to an outer surface of the inner layer and wherein the absorption layer is positioned to be between the inner layer and a wearer 
     
     
         18 . The diaper system of  claim 14 , wherein the fastening mechanism that couples the first end of the outer layer to the second end of the outer layer are selected from the group consisting of a button, a snap, a pin, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         19 . The diaper system of  claim 14 , wherein a first adjustable stop mechanism is provided on the first band and a second adjustable stop mechanism is provided on the second band and wherein the first and second adjustable stop mechanisms and their respective channels are constructed and arranged to prevent the first and second adjustable stop mechanisms from entering the second end of their respective channel and the first and second adjustment stop mechanisms prevent the portion of the bands outside of each respective channel from entering the channel. 
     
     
         20 . The diaper system of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second adjustable stop mechanisms are accessible via an opening in the diaper body.