Combination backpack and convertible infant changing station

Abstract

A convertible backpack or carrying bag for establishing an infant changing station, including a body having a first rigid lower depth defining half and a second pivotally connected rigid upper half. A strap extends from the upper half which is adapted to secure to an elevated location in order to support the body in an open position in which the infant is supported upon the lower depth defining half. A clamp or other attachment portion can be secured to the strap and includes a “U” shaped hook portion adapted for engaging a top extending door edge. Other looped straps can also be used in combination or apart from the clamp securing strap for providing additional support when worn by a user.

1 . A handbag carry-able and convertible infant diaper changing station, comprising:
 a body having an upper half and a hingedly connected lower outwardly folding half which are convertible between closed and opened configurations;   side reinforcement flaps extending between pivotally displaced edges of said halves in order to structurally support said outwardly folding half in a perpendicular orientation relative to said upper half;   said outwardly folded half further including a central panel and a pair of outer panels interconnected by reinforced hinges to define a support surface for the infant;   a main strap and a secondary strap extending from said body and adapted to being worn by an individual;   a further strap extending from said outwardly folding half in said opened configuration and adapted to secure to an elevated fixed location in order to support said body; and   said outwardly folded half defining a platform adapted to supporting an infant.   
     
     
         2 . The invention as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of hingedly interconnected and fold-out portions defining said support platform, hinged reinforcing portions defined between said hingedly connected halves securing said support platform in the opened configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The invention as described in  claim 1  further comprising receptacles formed within a selected one of said halves for supporting each of wipes and diapers for easy access to the individual. 
     
     
         4 . The invention as described in  claim 3 , further comprising said receptacles exhibiting either forward facing dispensers or open receptacles. 
     
     
         5 . The invention as described in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one exteriorly accessible and zippered pocket configured within said body. 
     
     
         6 . The invention as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a removable pad support contained within said body. 
     
     
         7 . The invention as described in  claim 6 , said removable pad further comprising a three sided construction with a central portion and outer side portions. 
     
     
         8 . The invention as described in  claim 7 , said removable pad further comprising a plurality of frame portions defining said three sided construction and around which is wrapped an outer fabric material. 
     
     
         9 . The invention as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a wall hanger component secured to an end of said further strap. 
     
     
         10 . The invention as described in  claim 9 , further comprising a length adjustment loop incorporated into said further strap.