EP2873351A1 - Tapis à langer pour enfant en bas âge - Google Patents

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EP2873351A1
EP2873351A1 EP20130192695 EP13192695A EP2873351A1 EP 2873351 A1 EP2873351 A1 EP 2873351A1 EP 20130192695 EP20130192695 EP 20130192695 EP 13192695 A EP13192695 A EP 13192695A EP 2873351 A1 EP2873351 A1 EP 2873351A1
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Ralph Jaap-Willem Rijks
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Islington Holding BV
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D15/00—Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts or baby-bottle holders
    • A47D15/001—Mattresses
    • A47D15/003—Mattresses foldable, e.g. baby mats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D15/00—Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts or baby-bottle holders
    • A47D15/005—Restraining devices, e.g. safety belts, contoured cushions or side bumpers
    • A47D15/008—Restraining devices, e.g. safety belts, contoured cushions or side bumpers in beds, play-pens or cradles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D5/00—Dressing-tables or diaper changing supports for children
    • A47D5/006—Dressing-tables or diaper changing supports for children foldable

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  • the present invention relates to a changing mat for an infant, the changing mat having a substantially flat backside and an upper support surface.
  • the changing mat may include one or more mounts or groups of mounts which allow the infant to be strapped and secured to the mat.
  • the mounts may be positioned such that the straps do not obstruct the diaper changing process.
  • a stiffening element within the changing mat helps ensure that the infant's movements are restricted during changing.
  • One or more gripping elements prevent the changing mat from sliding or moving when in use.
  • a support surface may be provided to support and/or cushion to the infant.
  • the changing mat may have a variety of shapes used to appeal to caretakers and to properly support the infant during a diaper change.
  • French patent publication FR-A-28 96 968 describes a contour changing pad for changing a diaper of a baby. It has an upper (sleeping) surface, on which the baby is set, and a horizontal base part that receives the pelvis of the baby and an upper part that receives the head of the baby.
  • the upper part is inclined by a raising element, to avoid reflux (i.e. vomiting), and comprises roughly half of the pad surface in the embodiments disclosed.
  • the present invention seeks to provide an improved version of a changing mat for an infant, i.e. a baby or small child.
  • a changing mat according to the preamble defined above, wherein the upper support surface comprises a first flat part and a second part which is inclined upward relative to the first part, wherein the first flat part has a length l of between 10% and 40% of a total length L of the changing mat.
  • the combination of flat and inclined part, and ratio of length of flat and inclined part have the beneficial effect of providing a proper support for a baby, e.g. during diaper change, wherein the posture of the baby will result in less chance of reflux or vomiting occurring and improve its safety. Further embodiments with their specific advantages are discussed and described in the detailed description below.
  • Fig. 1 a cross sectional side view is shown of a changing mat 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the changing mat 1 is provided with a flat back 2 and an upper support surface 3 on which the baby can rest.
  • the total length L of the changing mat 1 is indicated in the top of Fig. 1 , and is e.g. 685mm.
  • the upper support surface 3 is divided in two parts, a first flat part 3a and a second part 3b which is inclined upward relative to the first part 3a.
  • the inclination of the second part 3b aids in keeping the baby in position during use, and also helps to prevent reflux and/or vomiting to occur.
  • the first flat part 3a has a length l of between 10% and 40% of a total length L of the changing mat 1. In this range, sufficient flat surface area of the first flat part 3a remains, and the second inclined part 3b helps handling the baby e.g. during diaper change.
  • the first flat part 3a has a length l of between 20% and 35% of a total length L of the changing mat 1, and in an even further embodiment, the first flat part 3a has a length l of about 28% of a total length L of the changing mat 1. E.g. if the total length L of the changing mat is 685mm, the length l of the first flat part 3a is e.g. 180mm or 194mm. This range and specific values are sufficient for a changing mat 1 for use with a baby and/or infant of zero to about 4-5 years of age.
  • the second inclined part 3b is at an angle ⁇ between 10° and 30° relative to the first flat part 3a, e.g. at 18°.
  • This is sufficiently high to hold a baby sufficiently upright during use to prevent reflux or vomiting.
  • These dimensions are especially important in keeping the child's head above its waist and stomach level while its diaper is being changed.
  • the lifting of the hips/buttocks of the child doesn't lead to a compression of the neck (chin moving toward its chest) in such a manner that injury or sprain results.
  • the surface 3a is sufficiently flat on order to properly and easy hold the baby in position.
  • the changing mat 1 is multi-purpose, and can not only be used for diaper changing and feeding, but also for dressing or even washing the infant.
  • the changing mat 1 further comprises raised side elements 4a, 4b.
  • the raised side elements 4a, 4b each comprise two parts 4a', 4a", 4b', 4b" congruent with the first flat part 3a and second inclined part 3b, respectively. This ensures a neat fitting and combined effect of the anti-rolling feature and anti-reflux feature as discussed above.
  • the raised side elements 4a, 4b may further be augmented by a flat top surface side 6 as shown in the embodiment of Fig. 2 .
  • the cross sectional view of the Fig. 1 embodiment shows that at the lower end (where the first flat part 3a is located), a height h 1 of the changing mate 1 is about 96 mm, and at the higher end (at the top of the second inclined surface 3b) a second height h 2 of the changing mat is about 196mm. These heights correspond to the heights of the raised side elements 4a, 4b, plus the thickness of the changing mat at the location of the flat back 2 and first flat part 3a.
  • the lower end of the changing mat 1 has a first height h 1 which is about half of a second height h 2 of the opposite end of the changing mat 1.
  • the changing mat 1 is further provided with a raised surface part 5 (for the head), e.g. as a further extension of the upper support surface 3 as shown in the perspective view of Fig. 2 .
  • the raised head part 5 is then at a height near or at the second height h 2 of the top end of the changing mat 1 as discussed above. This allows to hold the baby's head in a comfortable position during use. Also it prevents the child from injuring itself (more specifically it's head) when it pushes itself up the changing mat (with its legs).
  • the flat back 2 is provided with an anti-skid surface 7, e.g. a separate sheet of material, or integrated with the flat back surface 2.
  • the anti-skid surface 7 may comprise multiple (e.g. corner) blocks of anti-skid material, or the material of the flat back 2 may comprise an anti-skid material. This ensures an easy and safe use of the changing mat 1 independent of the type of surface on which it is being used.
  • the changing mat 1 is foldable, allowing it to be carried around easily.
  • the (internal and/or outer) material of the changing mat 1 may be selected to allow compression under pressure (e.g. using a internal foam material).
  • the changing mat 1 is provided in a plurality of parts with folding lines in between, e.g. a folding line 8 between the first flat part 3a and second inclined part 3b, allowing easy folding yet sufficient rigidity during use.
  • the baby changing mat 1 may be provided with Velcro-type of surfaces between the plurality of parts.
  • an outer surface of the changing mat 1 is made of stain repellant material, such as a plastic or water proof material (e.g. PVC or PU).
  • stain repellant material such as a plastic or water proof material (e.g. PVC or PU).
  • the present invention embodiments of a (baby) changing mat 1 provide a number of clear benefits.
  • Higher edges 4a, 4b are provided to prevent rolling (usually from around 2 months of age).
  • a higher top edge 5 is provided to stop bumping of the head (usually from around 2-3 months of age).
  • the upper surface 3b is slightly sloped to prevent vomiting or reflux problems (first six months).
  • An anti-skid surface 7 is provided on the bottom surface 2 to provide sufficient stability on every possible surface.
  • the stain repellant material of the outside surface of the changing mat 1 allows prolonged use and easy cleaning.
  • the changing mat 1 is further provided with a removable covering adapted to the specific shape of the changing mat 1, possibly made of a material with the stain-repellant surface as discussed above.
  • the changing mat 1 is provided with an accessory holding element in a further embodiment, e.g. a magnetic or Velcro-type strip positioned on a side wall of the changing mat 1.
  • an accessory holding element e.g. a magnetic or Velcro-type strip positioned on a side wall of the changing mat 1.

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WO2023117680A1 (fr) * 2021-12-23 2023-06-29 Cybex Gmbh Matelas à langer

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WO2002094065A2 (fr) * 2001-05-21 2002-11-28 Mordechai Aloni Matelas pour lit d'enfant
FR2896968A1 (fr) 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Delphine Freitas Matelas a langer
FR2896969A1 (fr) * 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Delphine Freitas Matelas a langer
US20110265265A1 (en) 2010-04-29 2011-11-03 Maria Oltmann Roach Baby changing mat

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002094065A2 (fr) * 2001-05-21 2002-11-28 Mordechai Aloni Matelas pour lit d'enfant
FR2896968A1 (fr) 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Delphine Freitas Matelas a langer
FR2896969A1 (fr) * 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Delphine Freitas Matelas a langer
US20110265265A1 (en) 2010-04-29 2011-11-03 Maria Oltmann Roach Baby changing mat

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2023117680A1 (fr) * 2021-12-23 2023-06-29 Cybex Gmbh Matelas à langer

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