Disposable baby changing pad system and method of making the same

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional baby changing systems are cumbersome due to the bulk of supplies required, making it inefficient for parents to carry everything they need, especially when only one diaper change is anticipated.

Innovation Solution

A compact, disposable baby changing pad system that integrates a flexible changing pad, a single diaper, and a limited number of wipes, sealed in a waterproof pocket for easy access and disposal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If parents carry conventional baby changing supplies (diaper bag with changing mat, multiple diapers, and wipes), then they have all necessary supplies for baby changing, but the bulk and weight of supplies makes it cumbersome and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of suppliesVSAvoidconvenience of carrying

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a changing pad, diaper, and wipes into a single integrated unit. The changing pad contains a pocket that holds both the diaper and wipes together, eliminating the need to carry separate items. This merging of multiple supplies into one compact unit directly resolves the contradiction by reducing the quantity of separate supplies while maintaining ease of carrying.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a nested structure where the diaper and wipes are placed inside a pocket on the changing pad. The wipes are contained within the pocket, the diaper is positioned over the pocket, and the entire assembly is folded into a compact configuration. This nesting approach allows multiple supplies to be housed within a single portable unit, reducing bulk while ensuring all necessary items are available.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If parents carry a full diaper bag with all changing supplies, then they are prepared for multiple diaper changes, but it is inefficient when only one diaper change is anticipated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepreparedness for multiple changesVSAvoidtime spent carrying and managing supplies

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent provides exactly what is needed for a single diaper change (one diaper, limited wipes) rather than carrying excessive supplies for multiple changes. This partial action approach eliminates the waste of carrying unused diapers and wipes when only one change is anticipated, while still providing sufficient supplies for the anticipated need. The system can be replicated if multiple changes are needed, but each unit remains compact and efficient.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Ease of operation

If conventional changing supplies are carried separately, then each item can be accessed individually, but the overall system lacks compactness and portability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of suppliesVSAvoidbulk of supplies

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the changing pad, diaper, and wipes into a single integrated portable unit. The compact folded configuration maintains easy access to all supplies while dramatically reducing the volume compared to carrying separate items. The wipes remain accessible through the pocket opening, the diaper can be easily removed from the pocket, and the entire unit folds into a small package that is simple to carry and deploy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11464683B2Disposable baby changing pad system and method of making the same

Publication Date: 2022.10.11 JOSEPH MATTHEW

AI summary

A disposable baby changing pad system includes a changing pad body extending from a top end to a bottom end and being composed of a thin, flexible material, the changing pad body further having a pocket formed on a top surface of the changing pad body, the pocket having a top layer sealing an interior area of the pocket; an opening extending into the interior area from the top layer; one or more wipes sealed within the pocket; and a diaper positioned on the top surface of the changing pad body; the changing pad body folds around the pocket and the diaper.