Disposable cover for diaper changing station and method of use

Abstract

A disposable cover for use with a public diaper changing station provides a sanitary barrier between the child and the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the diaper changing station. The disposable cover is preferably a rectangular shape having four edges. Three of the edges include an elastic band for securing the cover around the horizontal surface of the diaper changing station. The fourth edge has two tabs permanently affixed to the cover. The tabs are double sided adhesive for attaching to the vertical surface of the diaper changing station and for securing the cover tightly to itself after use for sanitary disposal. The cover fully safeguards both the horizontal surface and the vertical surface of the diaper changing station to insulate the child and parent from possible contact with these surfaces during use. After use, the cover folds up on itself containing any contaminants and curtailing the spread of bacteria.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 988,361, entitled “Protective Cover for Diaper Changing Station”, to Paszotta, filed on Nov. 15, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to disposable covers. In particular, the invention relates to a disposable cover that is removably securable to a diaper changing station and used to protect a child from unsanitary public surfaces during the process of changing the child's diaper. The disposable cover also provides a salubrious means of disposing of the used cover and the soiled diaper.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Diaper changing stations located in public restrooms assist parents by providing a flat, horizontal, sturdy surface on which to place a child and change a diaper. These public diaper changing stations typically are mounted to a wall. When in the stored position, the flat surface is generally parallel to the wall. When in u...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a disposable cover for a diaper changing station commonly found in public restrooms. The invention provides a one-piece sanitary covering for both the flat horizontal surface that supports the child and the vertical surface exposed when the changing station is in use. The cover is flexible enough and compactable enough to be easily stored in a typical bag or purse.

Problems solved by technology

Often, after use, the previous user has not properly cleaned the surfaces after changing a child's soiled diaper.

This can result in viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants being left on the surfaces.

These contaminants give rise to the possibility of infecting subsequent users.

These items typically do not cover the entire horizontal surface and also may be difficult to keep in place under a wiggling or floundering child.

Often the vertical surface is left uncovered and exposed to contamination.

Both surfaces of the diaper changing station may also be contaminated if the parent does not properly secure the contents of the diaper or the used diaper itself for proper disposal.

However, when used for a diaper changing station, the vertical surface remains exposed and the pad itself is bulky and space consuming.

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