EP3364821A1 - Contoured diaper changing pad including illumination - Google Patents
Contoured diaper changing pad including illuminationInfo
- Publication number
- EP3364821A1 EP3364821A1 EP16858449.8A EP16858449A EP3364821A1 EP 3364821 A1 EP3364821 A1 EP 3364821A1 EP 16858449 A EP16858449 A EP 16858449A EP 3364821 A1 EP3364821 A1 EP 3364821A1
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- pad
- light source
- foot end
- diaper changing
- light
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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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
- A47D5/00—Dressing-tables or diaper changing supports for children
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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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H33/00—Other toys
- A63H33/006—Infant exercisers, e.g. for attachment to a crib
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
Definitions
- the present disclosure relates generally to the field of diaper changing pads and more specifically relates to a novel diaper changing pad including a light source which can or cannot be detachable.
- Conventional diaper changing pads include pads, straps, support cushions, changing valets and the like.
- conventional diaper changing technologies include:
- US20060163236 both have lights close to the head of a baby and may include an aroma diffuser and a music playing device; and US20140311843 that has a night light on an edge of a case; and CN203000132U having two lights pointing at a baby's feet and not hurting a baby's eyes;
- a folding case having a diaper pad and lights disposed on a side of a case used for entertainment, such as US8400300 B2;
- phototherapy lights including a plurality of blue lights, such as US20080116401, and CN203777515 U, used for neonatal jaundice treatment of baby; (6) a bottom plate of a baby incubator has a warm light, such as CN203777515 U;
- an improved diaper pad having any or all the following attributes, e.g., less complexity, e.g., less parts, improved diaper changing capability, e.g., longer life, better illumination, and additional features or options, or the like, e.g., provides entertainment or fun environment, within a more convenient means and ideally a smaller footprint means, e.g., compact sized design, while changing diapers and to reduce or avoid many of the above-mentioned problems.
- FIG. 2 is a top view illustrates a consumer product 200 using a contoured changing pad 100 with a series of spaced-apart, recessed LED lights 120 of 50% lower portion of the marginal side edges 108 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a top view illustrates a consumer product 300 using a contoured changing pad 100 with series of spaced-apart, recessed LED lights 120 of 50% lower portion 122 of the marginal side edges 108 including security straps 110 and buckles 111 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a top view that illustrates a consumer product 400 using a contoured changing pad 100 that includes at least one light source 118 recessed and integrated into approximately a lower half 128 from a mid-line position 126 of a main body 102 including a foot end 106 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5 is a top view that illustrates a consumer product 500 using a contoured changing pad 100 with a contoured, semi-light transparent, patterned hood 130 having an edge 132 extended and attached proximal to the foot end 106 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 6 is a side view that illustrates a consumer product 600 for using a contoured changing pad 100 with a contoured, semi-light transparent, patterned hood 130 having an edge 132 extended and attached proximal to the foot end 106 that redirects light from the at least one light source 118 positioned approximately two thirds of a distance 134 from a midline position 138 of the main body 102 proximal to the foot end 106, and projects thorough its outer surface an after dark constellation scene 140 on a ceiling 142 of a room or a nursery viewable by a user on the head end 104 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 5.
- FIG. 7 is a top view illustrating a diaper changing pad 100 including spaced apart LED display 149, 153 respectively on a foot end 106 and a head end 104 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 8 is a top view illustrating a diaper changing pad 100 including at least extended light bar 151, 155 respectively on a foot end 106 and a head end 104 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 9 is a top view illustrating a diaper changing pad 100 with a mobile insert toy 150 located proximal to the head end 104 and the at least one light source 118 supported by a bendable, hidden, retractable arm 146 at the foot end 106 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 10 is an illustration of an embodiment where the light source is a standalone device.
- FIG. 11 is an illustration where the standalone device of FIG. 10 has a base that is wedged under the diaper changing pad.
- FIG. 12 is an illustration of an embodiment where the light source is a standalone device.
- FIG. 13 illustrates the standalone device of FIG. 12 being placed on top of a diaper changing pad.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the relationship of a light source and a switch within a diaper changing pad.
- FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the relationship of a light source, an audio device, and a switch within a diaper changing pad.
- embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of diaper changing pads and more specifically relates to a novel diaper changing pad with illumination where the illumination piece can or cannot be a detachable accessory.
- a diaper changing pad is disclosed with illumination at a foot end.
- this diaper changing pad provides improved illumination, e.g., ambient lighting, accent lighting, tasking lighting, and directional lighting, for users when changing diapers so that diaper changing can be performed at night, e.g., middle of the night, without turning on a room light.
- the diaper changing pad provides a strap to hold down the baby so the baby does not fall or slip when having a diaper change.
- other novel diaper changing pad advantages include repositionable light source on the foot end, toys being mounted on the head end, and/or illuminated ceiling displays for a baby when changing his/her diaper on the novel diaper changing pad.
- FIG. 1 shows a block diagram illustrating a diaper changing pad 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a diaper changing pad 100 is disclosed including a main body 102 having a head end 104 and a foot end 106 and marginal side edges 108.
- One or more light source(s) 118 are integrated within (or coupled to, or detachably attached to) the diaper changing pad 100 proximal to the foot end 106, e.g., see FIGS. 2 and 3.
- One contemplated novel feature is to have at least one light source 118 disposed on the top surface of the diaper changing pad 100, wherein the light source 118 faces upward and is preferably flush with the top surface of the diaper changing pad 100 for ease of cleaning.
- the light source 118 is not a spot light but an ambient light, so as not to cause discomfort to the person who is changing diaper on the baby and also facing the light source 118.
- the at least one light source 118 can includes a series of spaced-apart, recessed LED lights 120 integrated on (or coupled to, or detachably attached to) an approximately 50% lower portion 122 of the marginal side edges 108 extended proximally the foot end 106.
- the diaper does not block the light.
- the at least one light source 118 integrated includes a light source 118 disposed approximately at a lower half 128 from a mid-line position 126 of the main body 102 including the foot end 106.
- any types of known illuminating elements e.g., incandescent light bulbs, or other non-LED light
- shapes or sizes e.g., light strips, single light, light bars
- the at least one light source 118 may be recessed, flat, cylindrical, spaced apart, elongated, or the like and may be located on at least one of the foot end 106, the head end 104, and the marginal side edges 108, for example, along a 50% lower portion 122, of the main body 10.
- the security straps 110 may be made of nylon, cloth, fabric, rubber, composite material or the like and may have various length(s), width(s), and thickness(es), and various fastening means, e.g., attaching apparatus 147, as necessary to conform to the main body 102 and so that the baby 101 can be safely and comfortably secured thereto.
- security straps 110 attach, e.g., using fasteners 111, e.g., buckles 111, approximately mid-range 112 along the marginal side edges 108 of the main body 102 and extend over a top side 116 of the main body 102, for example, secure the baby 101 during diaper changing to the diaper changing pad 100.
- the security straps 110 may be any attaching apparatus 147, for example, a clip, a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, or the like, for retraction, storage, and extending capability into an out of the main body 102, and the attaching apparatus 147 is not limited to the examples provided herein.
- the main body 102 may be various length(s), width(s), and height(s) that are necessary for comfort and security of the baby 101, for example, in accordance with room, surrounding, ambient conditions, size, length, and age of the baby, or the like.
- the semi-light transparent, hood 130 can be detachably or permanently coupled to the diaper changing pad 100 at any desired location so to projects thorough its outer surface an after dark constellation scene 140 on a ceiling 142 of a room or a nursery at a user's choice.
- the light source includes at least one light source 152, 154, e.g., spaced-apart recessed LED lights 149, 153, extended light tube or extended light bar 151, 155, or the like, proximately attached near the foot end 106 and/or the head end 104.
- a bendable, hidden, retractable arm 146 has at least one light source 118 capable of being positioned along locations 144 proximate to the foot end 106.
- a bendable, hidden, retractable arm 146 has the at least one light source 118 that can be positioned along locations 144 proximate to the foot end 106. In some embodiments, a bendable, hidden, retractable arm 146 has the at least one light source 118 that can be positioned along locations 144 proximate to the foot end 106.
- the at least one light sources 118, 152, 154 includes accent lighting, tasking lighting, ambient lighting, and directional lighting.
- a mobile insert toy 150 is removably attached to and dangling approximately two-thirds distance 136 from a midline position 138 of the main body 102 proximal to the head end 104.
- the at least one light source 152 includes a directional light, e.g., extended light tube 151, spaced-apart recessed LED lights 149, or the like, proximately attached near the foot end 106.
- the body portion 246 is taller than the thickness of the diaper changing pad 102.
- the body portion 246 can be coupled to a base 255 that forwardly extends and is capable of wedging (or sliding) under the diaper changing pad 102 as shown in FIG. 11, thereby stabilizing itself by the mere weight of the diaper changing pad.
- the base 255 forwardly extends from the body portion 246 by at least 10cm, more preferably by at least 15cm, or most preferably by at least 20cm.
- the accessory does not require any clips or clamps to securely attach itself to the diaper changing pad.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 a standalone light accessory having a housing 288 is placed next to a diaper changing pad 102.
- the standalone light accessory has a light source 218 and a hood 218 covering over the light source 218.
- a user may freely place this standalone light accessory on the top surface of the diaper changing pad 102 as shown in FIG. 13.
- the hood 218 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 can have similar construction as the embodiment shown in FIG.
- the hood 218 can tilt to reflect the light toward the baby.
- the hood 218 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 can also have similar designs as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, where the hood 218 can have a constellation of stars or other shapes or characters, so as to project onto the ceiling to keep the baby interested.
- any embodiments of the standalone light accessory described herein can be powered by batteries, a power cord, or have recharging capabilities.
- the standalone accessory can having any mobile kit such as toy mobile, and musical mobile, as an alternative to, or in addition to, having a light source 218.
- the standalone accessory are disclosed to be capable of being placed on, or wedged under, the diaper changing pad.
- the standalone accessory can be detachably attached to the diaper changing pad 102 by any known methods such as by clips, by VELCRO adhesive tapes, and by clamps.
- the turning on and off of the light source in any of the herein disclosed embodiments including the standalone accessories can be by any known switches 192, and can include proximity sensors, infrared sensors, or weight sensors.
- the weight sensor detects it and turns on the light source.
- a diaper changing pad is sometimes described as a contoured diaper changing pad. It should be specifically noted that various shapes of the diaper changing pad are contemplated, whether with a contour top surface or without a contour top surface. It is especially contemplated that an electronic audio device 195 can be included in any of the disclosed embodiments.
- This audio device 195 can include speakers to transmit sound (white noise, music, simulated sound from a mother's womb, etc.) to the baby.
- the content of the transmission can be made available by any known methods such as downloading, streaming, recording, rebroadcasting from an audio source via wireless transmission (e.g., BLUETOOTH), or a pre-recording embedded by the manufacturer.
- the location of the audio device 195 is contemplated to be anywhere on the diaper changing pad, or anywhere on the standalone accessory.
- the audio device 195 is located on the top surface of the diaper changing pad near both sides of the baby' s head.
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