: Environmentally friendly washable diaper with an interchangeable moisture indicator

Abstract

ECO-FRIENDLY WASHABLE DIAPER WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE WEIGHT INDICATOR The invention relates to an eco-friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator. The eco-friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body (1) and at least one wetness indicator (2). The cover body (1) has an inner layer (11), an outer layer (12), and an absorbent layer (13). The wetness indicator (2) is arranged interchangeably on the cover body (1) and is exposed from the outer layer (12) of the cover body (1), and the urine absorbed in the absorbent layer (13) can be transported to the wetness indicator (2) such that the color of the wetness indicator (2) is changed. Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 4

Description

Title of the invention: ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WASHABLE DIAPER WITH A WETNESS INDICATOR INTERCHANGEABLE

[0001] The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator, and more particularly to an environmentally friendly washable diaper which is made of fabric and has a display function.

[0002] Diapers are generally worn by infants, the elderly, and patients who are being cared for and may be disabled or unable to perform the normal process of urinating or defecating on their own. The diapers are then checked either regularly or irregularly to see if the diapers have absorbed too much urine or if a bad odor indicating defecation is detected, so as to determine whether or not the diapers need to be changed. Reusable diapers are mainly made of fabrics (e.g., knitted fabric) and can be used repeatedly, especially to better meet environmental protection requirements.

[0003] Existing cloth diapers have a wetness indicating function (such as that disclosed in Taiwanese Patent Publication No. TW M591863), in which a wetness indicator can be provided on a cover body, and urine absorbed in the absorption layer can be transported to the wetness indicator, resulting in a color change of the wetness indicator. Therefore, when the diaper becomes wet with urine, a color change of the wetness indicator is immediately displayed, thereby reminding the caregiver to change the cloth diaper immediately, so as to avoid discomfort to the patient due to negligence in changing the cloth diaper. However, in the aforementioned environmentally friendly cloth diaper having the wetness indicating function, the wetness indicator is attached to the cover body, which causes inconvenience during mounting.In addition, the humidity indicator cannot be replaced with a new one after being damaged, which may result in complete loss of the humidity indication function.

[0004] In response to the aforementioned technical deficiencies, the present invention provides an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator. The wetness indicator is arranged interchangeably to facilitate mounting and dismounting of the wetness indicator, such that so that the humidity indicator can be changed easily when the humidity indicator is damaged.

[0005] The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly washable diaper. The environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body and at least one wetness indicator. The cover body has an inner-side layer, an outer-side layer, and an absorption layer. The inner-side layer and the outer-side layer are located on two surfaces of the cover body that are opposite to each other, the inner-side layer is liquid-permeable, and the outer-side layer is liquid-impermeable. The absorption layer is capable of being sandwiched between the inner-side layer and the outer-side layer or disposed on the inner-side layer, and the absorption layer is capable of absorbing a liquid. A color of the at least one wetness indicator changes when the at least one wetness indicator comes into contact with a liquid such as water.The at least one humidity indicator is interchangeably arranged on the cover body, the at least one humidity indicator is exposed from the outer side layer of the cover body, and the liquid absorbed in the absorption layer is capable of being transported to the at least one humidity indicator such that the color of the at least one humidity indicator is changed.

[0006] According to some embodiments, a pocket is disposed on the cover body, the pocket is disposed on an inner side of the outer side layer of the cover body, and the pocket is liquid permeable. An accommodating space is formed in the pocket, and the accommodating space is adjacent to the outer side layer. One end of the pocket has a pocket opening that is in spatial communication with the accommodating space, and the wetness indicator is inserted into the accommodating space through the pocket opening.

[0007] According to some embodiments, the pocket opening of the pouch has a pocket liner disposed thereon, and the pocket liner is adapted to cover and uncover the pocket opening.

[0008] According to some embodiments, one end of the humidity indicator extends out of the pocket opening, and the pocket liner covers said end of the humidity indicator that extends out of the pocket opening.

[0009] According to some embodiments, an opening is formed between the inner side layer and the outer side layer of the cover body, and the wetness indicator is placed in the cover body through the opening.

[0010] According to some embodiments, the humidity indicator has a strip shape, the humidity indicator extends along a longitudinal direction of the cover body, and the humidity indicator is adjacent two ends of the cover body. covering.

[0011] According to some embodiments, the environmentally friendly washable diaper is an infant diaper or an adult diaper.

[0012] According to some embodiments, the environmentally friendly washable diaper is a pet diaper.

[0013] According to some embodiments, a through hole is formed at a position on the outer side layer of the cover body corresponding to the humidity indicator, the humidity indicator is exposed from the outer side layer of the cover body via the through hole, and at least one waterproof layer is provided on the through hole.

[0014] Thus, in the environmentally friendly washable diaper having the interchangeable wetness indicator of the present invention, the environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body and at least one wetness indicator. The wetness indicator is interchangeably arranged on the cover body, the wetness indicator is exposed from the outer side layer of the cover body, and the urine absorbed in the absorption layer can be transported to the wetness indicator such that the color of the wetness indicator is changed. Therefore, the color change of the wetness indicator can be used to determine the wetness of the washable diaper, which can be displayed immediately, thereby reminding the caregiver to change the washable diaper in time.In addition, the humidity indicator is interchangeably arranged on the cover body to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the humidity indicator, so that the humidity indicator can be changed easily when the humidity indicator is damaged.

[0015] These and other aspects of the present invention will be better understood from the following description of the embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and their captions, although variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0016] The described embodiments may be better understood with reference to the following description and the accompanying drawings in which:

[0017] [Fig.l] is a schematic perspective view of an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective view of the environmentally friendly washable diaper in a worn state according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] [Fig.3] is a rear view of the environmentally friendly washable diaper according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] [Fig.4] is a sectional view of the environmentally friendly washable diaper according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] [Fig.5] is a schematic perspective view of an internal structure of the environmentally friendly washable diaper according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] [Fig.6] is a front view of an environmentally friendly washable diaper according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] [Fig.7] is a rear view of the environmentally friendly washable diaper according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] [Fig.8] is a schematic perspective view of an environmentally friendly washable diaper according to a third further embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] [Fig.9] is a top view of the environmentally friendly washable diaper according to the third embodiment of the present invention; and

[0026] [Fig. 10] is a top view of an environmentally friendly washable diaper according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The present invention is more particularly described in the following examples, which are given for illustrative purposes only since many modifications and variations will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the drawings indicate like elements in the views. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "a", "an" and "the" are also understood to be plural, and the term "in" is also understood to mean "in" and "on". Headings or subheadings may be used herein for the convenience of the reader, which has no influence on the scope of the present invention.

[0028] Terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In the event of a conflict, this document, including any definitions contained herein, governs. The same thing may be expressed in more than one way. Alternative language and synonyms may be used for any term discussed herein, and no special meaning should be given to the fact that a term is elaborated or discussed herein. The mention of one or more synonyms does not preclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification, including example terms, is for illustrative purposes only and in no way limits the scope and meaning of the present invention or any illustrated term. Likewise, the present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described herein.Numbering terms such as "first", "second" or "third" may be used to describe various elements, signals or analogs, which serve only to distinguish one element / signal from another, and are not intended, nor should be used, to distinguish between elements / signals. construed as imposing any substantial limitations on the elements, signals or the like.

[0029] [First embodiment]

[0030] The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator. The environmentally friendly washable diaper can be worn on a human body, i.e., the environmentally friendly washable diaper can be an infant diaper or an adult diaper. The environmentally friendly washable diaper can also be worn by pets such as dogs or cats, i.e., the environmentally friendly washable diaper can be a pet diaper. The environmentally friendly washable diaper is made of fabrics (such as a knitted fabric). Referring to [Fig.l] to [Fig.4], the environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body 1 and at least one wetness indicator 2.

[0031] The covering body 1 has an inner-side layer 11, an outer-side layer 12, and an absorption layer 13. The inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 are provided on two surfaces of the covering body 1 that are opposite to each other. The inner-side layer 11 may face a torso (e.g., the lower torso) of a wearer, and the inner-side layer 11 is liquid-permeable. The outer-side layer 12 may face away from the torso of the wearer, and a waterproof coating layer 121 may be provided on one side of the outer-side layer 12, such that the outer-side layer 12 is liquid-impermeable and prevents urine contained in the absorption layer 13 from leaking to the outside.The absorption layer 13 may be sandwiched between the inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 or arranged on the inner-side layer 11, and the manner in which the absorption layer 13 is arranged is not limited thereto. The absorption layer 13 is capable of absorbing liquid such that, when the covering body 1 is worn by the wearer, urine can be absorbed into the absorption layer 13 through the inner-side layer 11, such that urine can be stored in the absorption layer 13.

[0032] Furthermore, two ends of the covering body may respectively have a first fastening portion 3 and a second fastening portion 4 provided thereon, and the first fastening portion 3 and the second fastening portion 4 may be corresponding loop or hook and loop fastener members. When the covering body 1 is worn by the wearer, the first fastening portion 3 and the second fastening portion 4 may be engaged with each other, so that the covering body 1 is stably fixed on the wearer's body. A structure or shape of the aforementioned covering body 1 is not limited by the present invention and can be changed according to different types of environmentally friendly washable diapers or different wearers.

[0033] The humidity indicator 2 is a structure (e.g., a coating layer) that changes color when it comes into contact with a liquid, and the humidity indicator 2 comprises a coating that changes color when it comes into contact with the liquid. The humidity indicator 2 is interchangeably disposed on the cover body 1, and the humidity indicator 2 is exposed from the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1. An amount of the humidity indicator 2 may be one or more, and the humidity indicator 2 may be in the form of a pattern, text, or number, but is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the humidity indicator 2 has the form of a stripe, and the humidity indicator 2 extends along a longitudinal direction of the cover body 1.The humidity indicator 2 is extended so as to be adjacent to two ends of the cover body 1, so as to have a larger display range.

[0034] In this embodiment, the humidity indicator 2 is located in the middle of the covering body 1 and is adjacent to a bottom of the covering body 1. The quantities and locations of the humidity indicator 2 are not limited to this, and can be changed according to needs. A through hole 122 may be formed at a position on the outer side layer 12 and the waterproof coating layer 121 of the cover body 1 in correspondence with the humidity indicator 2, such that the humidity indicator 2 may be exposed from the outer side layer 12 of the cover body 1 via the through hole 122, and at least one waterproof layer 123 may be provided at the through hole 122. An amount of the waterproof layer 123 may be one or two, and one waterproof layer 123 is provided in the present embodiment.Preferably, two waterproof layers 123 are provided, and the two waterproof layers 123 are bonded to each other correspondingly on an inner side and an outer side of a position at the through hole 122, so as to provide an improved waterproof effect.

[0035] In this embodiment, a pocket 5 is provided on the cover body 1 (as shown in [Fig. 4] and [Fig. 5]), the pocket 5 is provided on an inner side of the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1, and the pocket 5 is liquid-permeable. An accommodating space 51 is formed in the pocket 5, and the accommodating space 51 is adjacent to the outer-side layer 12. One end (e.g., an upper end) of the pocket 5 has a pocket opening 52 that is in spatial communication with the accommodating space 51. The wetness indicator 2 can be inserted into the accommodating space 51 through the pocket opening 52, such that the wetness indicator 2 can be provided in the pocket 5, thereby enabling the humidity indicator 2 to be arranged interchangeably on the covering body 1. In this embodiment, the humidity indicator 2 is positioned using the pocket 5, so that the humidity indicator 2 can be quickly arranged on the covering body 1 and the humidity indicator 2 can be changed easily.

[0036] In this embodiment, the pocket opening 52 of the pocket 5 may have a pocket liner 53 disposed thereon, and the pocket liner 53 covers the pocket opening 52 and is capable of being lifted to uncover the pocket opening 52. With the pocket liner 53 covering the pocket opening 52, it is possible to prevent the humidity indicator 2 from escaping from the receiving space 51 and to stably hold it in the receiving space 51. Preferably, one end of the humidity indicator 2 extends out of the pocket opening 52, and the pocket liner 53 covers the end of the humidity indicator 2 that extends out of the pocket opening 52, such that the humidity indicator 2 can be stably positioned using the pocket 5 and the pocket liner 53.

[0037] Urine contained in the absorption layer 13 may leak into the wetness indicator 2 through the pocket 5. The wetness indicator 2 may change color upon contact with a liquid. For example, the wetness indicator 2 may display a first color when the wetness indicator 2 is dry, and display a second color when the wetness indicator is wet. Therefore, the wetness indicator 2 may change color to indicate wetness.

[0038] In this embodiment, an opening 14 (as shown in [Fig.l]) is further formed between the inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1, such that the absorption layer 13 can be placed between the inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 through the opening 14. Furthermore, the opening 14 allows the wetness indicator 2 to be conveniently placed in the cover body 1, and the wetness indicator 2 can be placed in the pocket 5 through the opening 14.

[0039] [Second embodiment]

[0040] Referring to [Fig.6] and [Fig.7], an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator is provided in this embodiment, and the environmentally friendly washable diaper can be worn by pets such as dogs or cats. More specifically, the environmentally friendly washable diaper is worn by male dogs in this embodiment. The environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body 1 and at least one wetness indicator 2, and a shape of the cover body 1 can be suitably changed according to the body size of the pet. The cover body 1 has possibly the shape of an elongated belt, and has an inner-side layer 11, an outer-side layer 12, and an absorption layer 13. The inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 are located on two surfaces of the cover body 1 that are opposite to each other. The inner-side layer 11 is liquid-permeable, and a waterproof coating layer 121 may be provided on one side of the outer-side layer 12, such that the outer-side layer 12 is liquid-impermeable. The absorption layer 13 may be sandwiched between the inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 or provided on the inner-side layer 11, and the absorption layer 13 is capable of absorbing liquid.The wetness indicator 2 changes color upon contact with a liquid, the wetness indicator 2 is interchangeably disposed on the cover body 1, and the wetness indicator 2 is exposed from the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1. In this embodiment, a pocket 5 is disposed on the cover body 1, and the pocket 5 is disposed on an inner side of the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1. An accommodating space 51 is formed in the pocket 5, and the accommodating space 51 is adjacent to the outer-side layer 12. One end of the pocket 5 has a pocket opening 52 that is in spatial communication with the accommodating space 51.The wetness indicator 2 can be inserted into the receiving space 51 through the pocket opening 52, such that the wetness indicator 2 can be arranged in the pocket 5, thereby enabling the wetness indicator 2 to be interchangeably arranged on the covering body 1. The urine stored in the absorption layer 13 can be transported to the wetness indicator 2, enabling the wetness indicator 2 to change color.

[0041] [Third embodiment]

[0042] Referring to [Fig.8] and [Fig.9], an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator is provided in this embodiment, and the environmentally friendly washable diaper can be worn by pets such as dogs or cats. More specifically, the environmentally friendly washable diaper is worn by female dogs in this embodiment. The environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body 1 and at least one wetness indicator 2, and a shape of the cover body 1 can be suitably changed according to the body size of the pet. The cover body 1 has substantially the shape of an elongated belt, and has an inner side layer 11, an outer side layer 12, and an absorption layer 13.The inner side layer 11 and the outer side layer 12 are located on two surfaces of the covering body 1 which are opposite to each other. The inner side layer 11 is permeable to liquids, and a waterproof coating layer 121 may be . disposed on one side of the outer-side layer 12, such that the outer-side layer 12 is impermeable to liquid. The absorption layer 13 may be sandwiched between the inner-side layer 11 and the outer-side layer 12 or disposed on the inner-side layer 11, and the absorption layer 13 is capable of absorbing liquid. The wetness indicator 2 changes color upon contact with liquid, the wetness indicator 2 is interchangeably disposed on the cover body 1, and the wetness indicator 2 is exposed from the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1. In this embodiment, a pocket 5 is disposed on the cover body 1, and the pocket 5 is disposed on an inner side of the outer-side layer 12 of the cover body 1. An accommodating space 51 is formed in the pocket 5, and the accommodating space 51 is adjacent to the outer-side layer 12.One end of the bag 5 has a bag opening 52 that is in spatial communication with the receiving space 51. The wetness indicator 2 can be inserted into the receiving space 51 through the bag opening 52, such that the wetness indicator 2 can be disposed in the bag 5, thereby enabling the wetness indicator 2 to be interchangeably disposed on the covering body 1. Urine stored in the absorption layer 13 can be transported to the wetness indicator 2, enabling the wetness indicator 2 to change color.

[0043] [Fourth embodiment]

[0044] Referring to [Fig. 10], an environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator is provided in this embodiment, and the environmentally friendly washable diaper is a pocket-type washable diaper. A pocket 15 is provided on the inner-side layer 11 of the cover body 1, and the absorption layer 13 can be placed in the pocket 15, such that the absorption layer 13 is provided on the inner-side layer 11. The absorption layer 13 is externally provided on the cover body 1. The wetness indicator disclosed in the aforementioned embodiments can also be provided on the cover body 1 (as shown in [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 5], [Fig. 7] and [Fig. 8]).

[0045] [Beneficial effects of the embodiments]

[0046] In conclusion, in the environmentally friendly washable diaper having an interchangeable wetness indicator of the present invention, the environmentally friendly washable diaper comprises a cover body and at least one wetness indicator. The wetness indicator is interchangeably arranged on the cover body, the wetness indicator is exposed from the outer side layer of the cover body, and the urine absorbed in the absorption layer can be transported to the wetness indicator such that the color of the wetness indicator is changed. Therefore, the color change of The wetness indicator can be used to determine the wetness of the cloth diaper, which can be displayed immediately, thus reminding the caregiver to change the cloth diaper in time. In addition, the wetness indicator is interchangeably arranged on the cover body to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the wetness indicator, so that the wetness indicator can be changed easily when the wetness indicator is damaged.

[0047] The foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the invention has been presented solely for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Numerous modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

[0048] The embodiments have been selected and described in such a manner as to explain the principles of the invention and their practical application so as to enable those skilled in the art to use the invention and the various embodiments and with various modifications appropriate to the particular use contemplated. Other embodiments to which the present invention relates will occur to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Claims

1. An environmentally friendly washable diaper, characterized by comprising: a cover body (1) having an inner-side layer (11), an outer-side layer (12), and an absorption layer (13); the inner-side layer (11) and the outer-side layer (12) being located on two surfaces of the cover body (1) that are opposite each other, the inner-side layer (11) being liquid-permeable and the outer-side layer (12) being liquid-impermeable; the absorption layer (13) being capable of being sandwiched between the inner-side layer (11) and the outer-side layer (12) or disposed on the inner-side layer (11), and the absorption layer (13) being capable of absorbing liquid; and at least one wetness indicator (2); a color of the at least one wetness indicator (2) changing when the at least one wetness indicator (2) comes into contact with liquid;the at least one humidity indicator (2) being arranged interchangeably on the covering body (1), the at least one humidity indicator (2) being exposed from the outer side layer (12) of the covering body (1), and the liquid absorbed in the absorption layer (13) being capable of being transported to the at least one humidity indicator (2) such that the color of the at least one humidity indicator (2) is changed.;

2. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that a pocket (5) is provided on the cover body (1), the pocket (5) is provided on an inner side of the outer-side diaper (12) of the cover body (1), and the pocket (5) is liquid-permeable; an accommodating space (51) is formed in the pocket (5), and the accommodating space (51) is adjacent to the outer-side diaper (12); one end of the pocket (5) has a pocket opening (52) which is in spatial communication with the accommodating space (51), and the wetness indicator (2) is inserted into the accommodating space (51) through the pocket opening (52).

3. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 2, characterized in that the pocket opening (52) of the pocket (5) has a pocket liner (53) disposed thereon, and the pocket liner (53) is capable of covering and uncovering the pocket opening (52).

4. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 3, characterized in that one end of the wetness indicator (2) extends out of the pocket opening (52), and the pocket liner (53) covers said end of the wetness indicator (2) which extends out of the pocket opening (52).

5. Environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that an opening (14) is formed between the inner side layer (11) and the outer side layer (12) of the cover body (1), and the wetness indicator (2) is placed in the cover body (1) through the opening (14).

6. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that the wetness indicator (2) has a strip shape, the wetness indicator (2) extends along a longitudinal direction of the cover body (1), and the wetness indicator (2) is adjacent to two ends of the cover body (1).

7. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that the environmentally friendly washable diaper is an infant diaper or an adult diaper.

8. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that the environmentally friendly washable diaper is a pet diaper.

9. An environmentally friendly washable diaper according to claim 1, characterized in that a through hole (122) is formed at a position on the outer side layer (12) of the cover body (1) in correspondence with the wetness indicator (2), the wetness indicator (2) is exposed from the outer side layer (12) of the cover body (1) via the through hole (122), and at least one waterproof layer (123) is provided on the through hole (122).

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