Mat featuring a removable portion

Abstract

A disposable mat defining a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and at least one edge. The disposable mat may include at least one line of weakness that is configured to allow the separation of a removable portion from the disposable mat. The mat may be configured to be used as a toilet or potty mat. Further, the mat may be configured to assist with toilet training.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to mats, desirably disposable non-slip mats such as disposable toilet or potty training mats that have a removable portion and a holding mechanism configured to increase the resistance of the article to movement. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Protective toilet or potty mats are often useful in situations where a person, particularly a child, is being toilet trained, or in a circumstance where maintaining a sanitary environment is of particular importance, such as in a hospital or in an elder care environment. It is generally desirable in such situations to protect the area surrounding the toilet or potty chair from bodily exudates, such as urine, which may be present. As such, a mat that isolates the immediate area around the toilet or potty chair is desired. Moreover, in a situation where such an article is used in connection with a child being trained, it is desired that such an article encourages and reinforces toil...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] Accordingly, the present invention provides a mat that is suitable for use as a toilet or potty mat. In particular, the present invention provides a mat that may assist in toilet training people, especially children.

Problems solved by technology

Nonetheless, this has not always been entirely satisfactory since reusable pads may allow liquid runoff, which in turn could lead to conditions that require frequent cleaning of the mat and the toileting area.

Moreover, existing options, when placed on a tile, linoleum or other smooth surface, may not always provide a stable and sure toileting location.

Further, due typically to manufacturing considerations, the shape of available mats or pads are such that they may not easily be placed about the majority of the base of a toilet, but instead may be placed down adjacent the front portion of the toilet only.

Further, in training situations, available mats or pads have not always been fully responsive to the desire to create a positive and supportive training environment.

That is, existing mats or pads may not remind a child as to where they may suitably orient themselves with respect to the potty or toilet.

In addition, existing options may not provide a positive or even fun environment in which to train.

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