Patent Application
20240099477
The present invention relates to a changing pad. More specifically, the present invention relates to an angularly adjustable changing pad.
Babies need to be changed frequently. Often, an individual tasked with changing a baby will support them on a horizontal support surface, such as a static changing pad. The horizontal pad has some drawbacks. Horizontal pads are not adjustable and only offer one position for the baby, which may cause discomfort and difficulty for the individual changing the baby. Further, when the baby lies flat on the horizontal pad, they are more likely to develop acid reflux or other stomach issues, particularly after eating, which may cause spit-up incidents. These may be uncomfortable for the baby and requires an individual to spend time and resources cleaning the spit-up mess. One way to reduce acid reflux and spit-up incidents is to prop-up the baby up in a seated position, or at least at an upright angle. This may offer some relief for acid reflux and other issues and may prevent spit-up incidents from occurring.
In view of the above concerns, it is therefore desirable to provide an angularly adjustable changing pad that supports a baby in an upright position at a desired angle. The angularly adjustable changing pad provides a traditional changing pad but with the added benefit of reducing acid reflux and other stomach issues for a baby.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of angularly adjustable changing pads now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an angularly adjustable changing pad wherein the same may be utilized for providing convenience for the user when angularly adjustable changing pad.
The present system comprises an angularly adjustable changing pad having a frame having an adjustable plate that is pivotally secured to a fixed plate, a foldable pad moved between a horizontal configuration and an angled configuration, the fixed plate extends from one end of the foldable pad to the other, and an adjustable strap adapted to secure an infant to the foldable pad.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the angularly adjustable changing pad. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of an angularly adjustable changing pad. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include a frame 110, a foldable pad 120 and an adjustable strap 130.
The frame 110 may include an adjustable plate 112 that is pivotally secured to a fixed plate 114. The adjustable plate 112 may be pivotally connected at a lower end to the fixed plate 114. The fixed plate 114 may extend from one end of the foldable pad 120 to the other and remains horizontal with respect to a supporting table 125 or other surface that supports the angularly adjustable changing pad 100.
The foldable pad 120 may include a plurality of raised longitudinal edges 122 which help to prevent a baby from accidentally rolling off of the foldable pad 120. The foldable pad 120 may include more than 1 foldable pad 120 for additional comfort. The foldable pad 120 may include a fold 124, a crease 126, or other structural portion that allows the foldable pad 120 to easily fold and unfold as the angularly adjustable changing pad 100 is moved between the horizontal configuration 100A and the angled configurations 100B.
The foldable pad 120 may include a non-slip textured element 128, which may be affixed to the foldable pad 120 or removably secured to the foldable pad 120.
The adjustable strap 130 may help to further secure an infant (not shown) to the foldable pad 120 during use. The adjustable strap 130 may extend across a top of the foldable pad 120 and may include a buckle 132 to further secure an infant to the foldable pad 120 during use.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include the foldable pad 120 that may include the non-slip textured element 128. The non-slip textured element 128 may also include a plurality of raised wavy lines 128A to relax an infant while laying on the foldable pad 120. The non-slip textured element 128 may also include a plurality of additional cushioning or padding 128A therein. In some embodiments, the non-slip textured element 128 also includes a cooling gel material 128B or the like.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include the adjustable plate 112 pivotally connected at a lower end to the fixed plate 114 at a plurality of different inclines 115. More specifically, the adjustable plate 112 is pivotally connected at a lower end to the fixed plate 114 at 5 separate inclines or the like.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include a plurality of notches 140, a pair of snaps 150, and an elongated bar 160.
The notches 140 may be disposed along opposing sides of the fixed plate 114. The notches 140 permits the adjustable plate 112 to be securely supported at inclines at different angles in relation to the fixed plate 114. The notches 140 may include 5 notches that correspond to 5 separate inclines at different angles in relation to the fixed plate 114.
The pair of snaps 150 or the like may be each disposed on each end of the adjustable strap 130 may be attached to opposing sides of the adjustable plate 112, allowing the adjustable strap 130 to be removed if needed.
The elongated bar 160 may include a pair of connectors 162 which are pivotally secured to opposing sides of the adjustable plate 112. The angle of the elongated bar 160 may be adjusted, such that the elongated bar 160 may pivot to engage with the notches 140 when the adjustable plate 112 is elevated from the frame 110 with respect to the fixed plate 114.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include the adjustable strap 130 includes a buckle 132 which allows two sides of the adjustable strap 130 to be secured. In other embodiments, different fastener arrangements may be utilized. The adjustable strap 130 may go over the foldable pad 120 and the non-slip textured element 128 to secure an infant (not shown) onto the angularly adjustable changing pad 100.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may specifically include the adjustable strap 130 with a buckle 132 that may be a quick-side release buckle 132A or the like.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may include the pair of snaps 150 that may be a pair of button snaps 150A each disposed on each end of the adjustable strap 130.
The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may come in a kit (not shown) where a user may receive the kit and assemble the angularly adjustable changing pad 100 from the kit.
The kit may include a frame 110, a foldable pad 120, an adjustable strap 130, a plurality of notches 140, a pair of snaps 150, and an elongated bar 160.
The frame 110 may include an adjustable plate 112 that is pivotally secured to a fixed plate 114. The adjustable plate 112 may be pivotally connected at a lower end to the fixed plate 114.
The foldable pad 120 may include a non-slip textured element 128, which may be fixed to the foldable pad 120 or removably secured to the foldable pad 120.
The adjustable strap 130 may help to further secure an infant (not shown) to the foldable pad 120 during use. The adjustable strap 130 may extend across a top of the foldable pad 120 and may include a buckle 132 to further secure an infant to the foldable pad 120 during use. The buckle 132 may be a quick-side release buckle 132A or the like.
The notches 140 may be disposed along the fixed plate 114 on opposing sides thereof. The notches 140 permits the adjustable plate 112 to be securely supported at inclines at different angles in relation to the fixed plate 114.
The pair of snaps 150 or the like may be each disposed on each end of the adjustable strap 130 may be attached to opposing sides of the adjustable plate 112, allowing the adjustable strap 130 to be removed if needed. The pair of snaps 150 may be a pair of button snaps 150A each disposed on each end of the adjustable strap 130.
The elongated bar 160 may include a pair of connectors 162 which are pivotally secured to opposing sides of the adjustable plate 112. The angle of the elongated bar 160 may be adjusted, such that the elongated bar 160 may pivot to engage with the notches 140 when the adjustable plate 112 is elevated from the frame 110 with respect to the fixed plate 114.
Use of the angularly adjustable changing pad 100 is straightforward. The angularly adjustable changing pad 100 may be utilized by an individual changing the baby that first sets the incline angle of the adjustable plate 112. In the shown embodiment, five notches 140 allow for five different incline angles, such that the adjustable plate 112 may be positioned in such a way that enhances the comfort of the baby. The individual may then use the adjustable strap 130 to secure the baby to the angularly adjustable changing pad 100. In this way, the baby may be positioned at an angle prior to changing, which increases their comfort by reducing acid reflux and spit-up accidents that are common in babies after they eat.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/410,742 filed on Sep. 28, 2022. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63410742 | Sep 2022 | US |
