Disposable cover for diaper changing station and method of use

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-21
PASZOTTA TERI
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[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

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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 f

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[0016]In the descriptions that follow, like parts are marked throughout the specification and drawings with the same numerals, respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale and certain figures may be shown in exaggerated or generalized form in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

[0017]FIGS. 1 and 2 show disposable cover 100. The preferred embodiment of disposable cover 100 is generally rectangular in shape. An alternate embodiment could be square shaped or oval shaped. An additional alternate embodiment could have flaps extending from two opposite edges generally forming a T shape. The criticality of the size and shape being that it is large enough and shaped appropriately to completely cover a typical diaper changing station as shown in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment, disposable cover 100 is a thin, lightweight plastic sheet. Disposable cover 100 in a preferred embodiment is transparent. In an alternate embodiment, disposable cover 100 is made of dur...

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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.

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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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IPC IPC(8): A47C16/00
CPCA47D5/003A47D15/003A47D5/006
Inventor PASZOTTA, TERI
Owner PASZOTTA TERI
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