US20120103480A1

US20120103480A1 - Diaper Bag with built in Mat and Insulation Compartment

Info

Publication number: US20120103480A1
Application number: US12/938,380
Authority: US
Inventors: Cynthia Marie Veleno; Christopher John Veleno
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-11-03
Filing date: 2010-11-03
Publication date: 2012-05-03

Abstract

The current invention is a diaper bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, and two side compartments with one being insulated for cold/warm storage. The diaper bag also has two side pouches at either end of the bag. The bag has a rolled up mat in the non-insulated compartment that can be rolled out for use.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a diaper bag with a built in mat with a insolated compartment for cold/warm storage
2. Description of Prior Art
While the prior art shows a variety of different bags containers and the like for use with babies and young children. The inventors, with their eight grandchildren, saw a need for a better, more organized diaper bag that is easy to use and store necessary supplies for a child. One that has its own changing pad that is quick and easy to you as well as a place to store bottles and other such items that need to be kept cool.
There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The current invention is a diaper bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, two side compartments with one being insulated for cold/warm storage, two top pouches at either end of the bag again with one being insolated for cold storage.
The bag has a change pad attachment connected with hook and loop attachment and is stored in a coiled position. This pad can be easy to use and find changing pad.
The bag can be used for the storage of food and bottles with the insolated pouch.
The bag is a very much needed improvement over existing art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings:

FIG. 1 a displays a front view of the Diaper Bag;

FIG. 1 b displays a back view of the Diaper Bag;

FIG. 2 displays a right side view of the Diaper Bag;

FIG. 3 displays a right side crosscut view showing the rolled up mat;

FIG. 4 displays a right side crosscut view with the sides opened;

FIG. 5 displays a bottom view of the Diaper Bag;

FIG. 6 displays a top view of the Diaper Bag;

FIG. 7 displays a side view showing the mat rolled out;

FIG. 8 displays a top view showing the mat rolled out;

FIG. 9 displays a front view showing the mat rolled out;

FIG. 10 displays a child on the mat for changing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description is demonstrative in nature and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention or its application of uses.
There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.
The current invention is a diaper bag 1 with an adjustable shoulder strap 10, one top compartment 150, two side compartments 130 and 140 with one being an insulated compartment 140 for cold/warm storage compartment for cold/warm storage, two side pouches, and insolated pouch 160 and a normal pouch 170 at either end of the bag 1.
FIG. 1 a shows a front view of the Diaper Bag 1 and FIG. 1 b show a back view of the Diaper Bag 1. The Diaper bag consists of a bag 10 that has a rounded triangle shape sides 20 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 with a square bottom 40 as shown in FIG. 5. The adjustable shoulder strap 15 connects to the top 50 of the diaper bag 1.
There are two side pouches 160 and 170 pouches at either end of the bag again with one being insolated for cold storage for items like bottles 165. Each of these has an opening at the top with elastic or an elastic material to keep the top of the pouch closed.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show cross sections of the diaper bag showing the compartments. There are two lower compartments 130 and 140 each rectangular in shape and are in the bottom part of the diaper bag 1. The insolated compartment 140 has insolated material covering the outsides. This insolated compartment 140 is used to hot or cold items such as food or drinks. The non-insolated compartment 130, in the preferred embodiment, is used to store things like wipes and diapers, This is also where the roll out mat 80 which is attached to the diaper bag 1 through hook and loop fasteners 85 to the bottom of the non-insolated compartment 130. This mat 80 rolls out away from the diaper bag 1 and gives the user or parent a clean spot to change their children. The mat 80 is stored in rolled up when not being used. The mat 80 is detachable from the bag 1 which is very unique to this invention.
The two lower compartments are accessed through compartment lids 120 that can open and shut in the front and back of the diaper bag 1. These compartment lids are held closed using a magnetic snaps 70. The compartment lids 120 open up to 90 degrees so that the lie flat against the surface that the diaper bag 1 is on allowing for the mat 80 rolled out flat, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 9. A child 200 can be placed on the rolled out mat 80 for changing or cleaning as shown in FIG. 10.
The mat 80 is made of form or another type of soft thin material such as fabric within an outer water resist material such as plastic or vinyl or washable cloth. When stored is it in a rolled up position as shown in FIG. 4. It is rolled out the side of the diaper bag 1 when the compartment lid 120 is opened and laid out flat as shown in FIG. 7.
The diaper bag 1 has an adjustable strap 15 that is attached at two points on the top of the diaper bag 1 through any normal type of attachment means which can include being sewn on or attached to a ring attached to the diaper bag 1. The strap 15 can adjust its length to accommodate different sized users. In the preferred embodiment the strap 15 is adjusted using a standard adjustment means such as buckle or pull strap.
The diaper bag 1 will have a top compartment 150 which will have an opening in the front for access to the top compartment 150. There will be a hinged flap 155 that will cover the opening and keep items like clothing and other accessories. In the preferred method the flap 155 will close by a zipper 163. This closing method by zipper 163 will prevent the contents of the top compartment 150 from falling out of the bag 1 if it is turn over on its side or upside down.
In the preferred embodiment the diaper bag 1 is made of a flexible but sturdy such as a heavy cloth or vinyl.

ADVANTAGES

The diaper bag 1 assists in the organization by little bottle and changing toys etc. by separating clothing, blankets, clothes, bottles, food and formula, diapers, wipes changing pad, toys, etc. into separate compartments.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A bag comprising:

a bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, side compartments with one being insulated, two side pouches at either end of the bag, with a detachable mat stored in a rolled up position and attached to the bottom surface of the non-insolated compartment.

2. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein one of said side pouches is insolated.

3. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said side pouches are insolated.

4. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said two lower compartments are accessed through compartment lids that can open and shut.

5. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein said compartment lids are located in the front and back of the diaper bag.

6. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein said compartment lids can open up to 90 degrees.

7. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein said compartment lids are held closed using a closing means.

8. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein said closing means are magnetic snaps 70.

9. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said mat can be rolled out flat.

10. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein a child can be placed on the rolled out mat.

11. The bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said bag will have an opening in the front for access to the top compartment.

12. The bag as defined in claim 11 wherein a hinged flap will cover said opening.

13. The bag as defined in claim 12 wherein said hinged flap will close by a zipper.

14. A bag comprising:

a bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, side compartments with one being insulated, two side pouches at either end of the bag, with a detachable mat stored in a rolled up position and attached to the bottom surface of the non-insolated compartment, where said side pouches are insolated, wherein said two lower compartments are accessed through compartment lids that can open and shut, where said bag will have an opening in the front for access to the top compartment and where hinged flap will cover said opening and where said compartment lids are located in the front and back of the diaper bag.

15. The bag as defined in claim 14 wherein said compartment lids can open up to 90 degrees.

16. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein said compartment lids are held closed using a closing means.

17. The bag as defined in claim 14 wherein said closing means are magnetic snaps 70.

18. The bag as defined in claim 14 wherein said mat can be rolled out flat.

19. The bag as defined in claim 14 wherein a child can be placed on the rolled out mat.

20. The bag as defined in claim 14 wherein said hinged flap will close by a zipper.