Antimicrobial Diapering Device

Abstract

An antimicrobial diapering device for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism includes a diaper for diapering a user. The diaper comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, and a medial layer. The outer layer is substantially impervious to water. The inner layer is porous or wicking. The inner layer is impregnated with one or more of honey, an anthraquinone, and curcumin. The one or more of the honey, the anthraquinone, and the curcumin effect one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism. The medial layer is hydrophilic and is positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer. The medial layer absorbs moisture from urine and feces.

Description

Claims

1. An antimicrobial diapering device comprising a diaper configured for use in diapering a user, the diaper comprising: an outer layer substantially impervious to water;an inner layer impregnated with one or more of honey, an anthraquinone, and curcumin, the inner layer being porous or wicking, wherein the one or more of honey, an anthraquinone, and curcumin are configured for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism; anda medial layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the medial layer being hydrophilic, wherein the medial layer is configured for absorbing moisture from urine and feces.

2. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 1, further including: a pair of bands, each band being engaged to a respective opposed end of the outer layer and extending bidirectionally from the respective opposed end; anda plurality of fasteners, each fastener being engaged to an opposing end of a respective band, such that a fastener is engaged each opposing end of each band, the fasteners being selectively mutually couplable, such that a respective fastener engaged to one of the bands is positioned for selectively engaging an associated fastener positioned on the other of the bands, wherein the fasteners are configured for securing the diaper to the user.

3. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 2, further wherein the bands comprise elastomer, silicone, or rubber such that the bands are resiliently stretchable.

4. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 2, further wherein the respective fastener and the associated fastener comprise a hook and loop fastener.

5. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 1, further wherein: the honey being in powder form;the anthraquinone being present as aloe vera powder; andthe curcumin being present as turmeric powder.

6. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 1, further wherein the medial layer comprises three strata of absorbent material.

7. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 5, further including: a panel engaged to the inner layer, such that the panel and the inner layer define a cavity, the panel being porous or wicking; andthe one or more of the honey, the anthraquinone, and the curcumin being positioned in the cavity.

8. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 7, further including: a pair of subpanels engaged to and extending between the inner layer and the panel defining a compartment within the cavity; andpowdered black soap being positioned in the compartment, wherein the powdered black soap is configured for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism.

9. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 7, further including shea butter positioned on one or more of the inner layer and the panel, the shea butter extending substantially around a circumference of the panel, wherein the shea butter is configured for moisturizing skin of the user and for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism.

10. The antimicrobial diapering device of claim 2, further including a pair of flaps, each flap being engaged to a respective opposed edge of the outer panel and extending between the bands, the flaps comprising elastomer, silicone, or rubber such that the flaps are resiliently stretchable, wherein the flaps are configured for sealably engaging thighs of the user upon donning of the diaper.

11. A method of preventing or treating a skin infection in a diapered user, the method comprising the steps of: providing an antimicrobial diapering device comprising a diaper configured for use in diapering a user, the diaper comprising: an outer layer substantially impervious to water,an inner layer impregnated with one or more of honey, an anthraquinone, and curcumin, the inner layer being porous or wicking, wherein the one or more of the honey, the anthraquinone, and the curcumin are configured for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism, anda medial layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the medial layer being hydrophilic, wherein the medial layer is configured for absorbing moisture from urine and feces; anddiapering the user with the diaper.

12. An antimicrobial diapering device comprising: a diaper configured for use in diapering a user, the diaper comprising: an outer layer substantially impervious to water,a pair of bands, each band being engaged to a respective opposed end of the outer layer and extending bidirectionally from the respective opposed end, the bands comprising elastomer, silicone, or rubber such that the bands are resiliently stretchable,a plurality of fasteners, each fastener being engaged to an opposing end of a respective band, such that a fastener is engaged each opposing end of each band, the fasteners being selectively mutually couplable, such that a respective fastener engaged to one of the bands is positioned for selectively engaging an associated fastener positioned on the other of the bands, wherein the fasteners are configured for securing the diaper to the user, the respective fastener and the associated fastener comprising a hook and loop fastener,an inner layer impregnated with one or more of honey, an anthraquinone, and curcumin, the inner layer being porous or wicking, wherein the one or more of the honey, the anthraquinone, and the curcumin are configured for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism, the honey being in powder form, the anthraquinone being present as aloe vera powder, the curcumin being present as turmeric powder, anda medial layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the medial layer being hydrophilic, wherein the medial layer is configured for absorbing moisture from urine and feces, the medial layer comprising three strata of absorbent material;a panel engaged to the inner layer, such that the panel and the inner layer define a cavity, the one or more of the honey, the anthraquinone, and the curcumin being positioned in the cavity, the panel being porous or wicking;a pair of subpanels engaged to and extending between the inner layer and the panel defining a compartment within the cavity;powdered black soap being positioned in the compartment, wherein the powdered black soap is configured for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism;shea butter positioned on one or more of the inner layer and the panel, the shea butter extending substantially around a circumference of the panel, wherein the shea butter is configured for moisturizing skin of the user and for one or more of inhibiting growth of a microorganism and killing a microorganism; anda pair of flaps, each flap being engaged to a respective opposed edge of the outer panel and extending between the bands, the flaps comprising elastomer, silicone, or rubber such that the flaps are resiliently stretchable, wherein the flaps are configured for sealably engaging thighs of the user upon donning of the diaper.