Patent Application
20240268610
The present invention relates generally to the field of baby wipe warmer devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable wet wipe warmer device for keeping wipes at an optimal temperature prior to skin application. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in baby wipe warmer devices. Generally, wet wipes are commonly used on children for cleaning their skin and/or while changing their diapers. The wipes are stored in a small package that leaves them cold or at room temperature. Applying a cold wipe to a child can make them upset and uncomfortable due to the sudden change in temperature on their skin. Thus, parents may have no way to keep the wet wipes warm for comfortable application.
Various wipe warmers are known for keeping baby wipes in a warm environment, so as to provide deeper cleaning and to reduce irritation to baby's skin caused by cold wipes. However, most of these wipe warmers fail in maintaining appropriate wetness of the baby wipes over a prolonged period of time, as the baby wipes may dry and discolor in the warm environment. In addition, existing containers do not provide for reliable heating of wipes to a controlled range of temperatures.
Accordingly, there is a demand for an improved baby wipe warmer device that enables users to keep wipes warm while on the go, via a car charging port or batteries. More particularly, there is a demand for a baby wipe warmer device that keeps wipes at an optimal temperature.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that provides users with a portable wet wipe warmer device for keeping wipes at an optimal temperature prior to skin application. There is also a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that features an internal heating mechanism that operates via a plug or batteries to keep the wipes warm upon activation. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that enables users to keep the wipes warm in a vehicle via a car charging port, ensuring a child's diaper can be changed while on the go. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that prevents children from becoming upset or uncomfortable due to wet wipes being cold when applied to their skin. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that features a flat, dense sponge that can soak water to keep the wet wipes moist. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that utilizes a container made of plastic.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a baby wipe warmer device. The device is a container for body wipes comprising a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape and that is typically constructed of plastic. The main compartment of the body component comprises a flat, dense sponge that can soak water and keep the wet wipes moist. This sponge will be placed on the wipes then above the sponge is positioned the lid. The lid would have an opening in the middle through which single wipes would be pulled out of the box for use. Further, the body component comprises a lower compartment that contains batteries and an electrical charging port. The batteries and/or electrical plug supply power to a heating mechanism that produces heat to warm several body wipes stored within the body component. The device also has a charging cord that can be connected to a wall outlet, car charging port, or other power source. There would also be a button on the side which would slide left to right representing on and off for the heat energy supply to warm the wipes from the batteries or wall outlet/car charging port.
In this manner, the baby wipe warmer device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that provides a portable wipe warmer. The device is a wipe warmer that can utilize batteries or a car charging port. The device can be manufactured of a plastic material.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a baby wipe warmer device. The device is a container for body wipes comprising a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape and that is typically constructed of plastic. The main compartment of the body component comprises a lid and a sponge that can soak water and keep the wet wipes moist. Further, the body component comprises a lower compartment that contains batteries and an electrical charging port to power the heating mechanism, which warms the wipes.
In one embodiment, the baby wipe warmer device comprises a body component partitioned into a main compartment and a lower compartment. The main compartment retains a plurality of wipes and liquid inside. The lower compartment comprises a heating mechanism and batteries and an electrical charging port. The batteries and/or electrical plug for the charging port power the heating mechanism, which produces heat to warm the body wipes stored within the main compartment.
In one embodiment, the main compartment comprises a bottom and opposing side walls so as to contain the liquid and the plurality of wipes. Specifically, positioned above the bottom and within the inner area, there may be a raised platform component with a plurality of slots to allow liquid to pass through, as needed. The raised platform component acts to uphold and separate the wipes away from the bottom of the main compartment, to prevent the wipes from overheating and discoloring.
In one embodiment, the main compartment comprises a lid for enclosing the compartment. Thus, the inner area of the main compartment is an entirely closed space, such that any moisture or liquid enclosed within this area may escape only through the plurality of slots, as needed. In one embodiment, the lid is secured to the main compartment via a hinge. This way, the lid serves as a pivoting cover of the device. In other embodiments, the lid can be a snap-on lid and can completely detach from the main compartment, as needed. One of skill in the art would immediately recognize other typical ways to use and couple the lid to the device. Further, the lid can comprise a clasp or other locking feature, to secure the lid in place as needed.
In one embodiment, the main compartment comprises a sponge. The sponge is typically a flat, dense sponge that can soak water and keep the plurality of wipes moist, even while being heated by the heating mechanism. The sponge is typically the same size and shape of the main compartment and/or the same size and shape of the wipes. In use, the sponge typically rests on top of the plurality of wipes. In another embodiment, the sponge can rest below the plurality of wipes, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and the amount of wipes stacked within the main compartment.
In one embodiment, the main compartment comprises a top component that is positioned on top of the plurality of wipes and comprises a slit opening in the middle of the top component, through which single wipes would be pulled out of the main compartment for use. The top component would control the amount of wipes pulled out of the main compartment at one time. The top component allows a single wipe to be pulled through the slit opening and a second single wipe to pop-up and be partially exposed from the slit opening, such as in a tissue box.
In one embodiment, the lower compartment comprises a heating mechanism, used to heat the plurality of wipes positioned in the main compartment. Any suitable heating mechanism can be utilized as is known in the art. Further, the lower compartment comprises a top, a bottom, opposing sidewalls and opposing front and back walls. The main compartment and the lower compartment form the body component but are separated by a top of the lower compartment, which is the bottom of the main compartment. The top/bottom allows heat to pass, from the heating mechanism positioned in the lower compartment to warm the wipes positioned in the main compartment. In one embodiment, spacing the heating mechanism apart from the plurality of wipes, allows for gradual and indirect heating. This arrangement, along with the liquid in the main compartment, surprisingly and advantageously prolongs the moistening effect and usable life of the plurality of wipes. Further, the lid is adapted to seal the main compartment, so that warm vapor sourced from the heated liquid can be kept in the wipe-receiving area (i.e., inner area), as well.
In one embodiment, an energy source, such as batteries or an electrical charging port, or a car charging port are positioned in the lower compartment, along with the heating mechanism and controls. The energy source provides energy to the heating mechanism. Specifically, the heating mechanism receives energy from the energy source and converts that energy to heat which heats the device and wipes. The device also has a charging cord that can be connected to a wall outlet, car charging port, or other power source, to power the heating mechanism through the charging ports. Thus, the lower compartment comprises the heating mechanism and other electrical parts of the mechanism for operation of the heater. Therefore, the user can clean the main compartment and elements inside the compartment by water without danger of electrical shock or water damage to electrical parts, thereby improving product safety.
In one embodiment, a power button is positioned on the side of the lower compartment, which would slide left to right representing on and off for the heat energy supply to warm the wipes via the batteries or wall outlet/car charging port.
In one embodiment, the temperature of the device is sensed directly or indirectly by a temperature sensor. Temperature sensor may be of any known type.
In yet another embodiment, the baby wipe warmer device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of warming wipes while on the go is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a baby wipe warmer device comprising a body component, lid, and heating mechanism for retaining a plurality of wipes. The method also comprises inserting batteries into the body component to power the heating mechanism. Further, the method comprises securing the car charging port to the body component to power the heating mechanism. Finally, the method comprises warming the wipes within the body component on the go, without need of an electrical wall outlet.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that provides users with a portable wet wipe warmer device for keeping wipes at an optimal temperature prior to skin application. There is also a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that features an internal heating mechanism that operates via a plug or batteries to keep the wipes warm upon activation. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that enables users to keep the wipes warm in a vehicle via a car charging port, ensuring a child's diaper can be changed while on the go. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that prevents children from becoming upset or uncomfortable due to wet wipes being cold when applied to their skin. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that features a flat, dense sponge that can soak water to keep the wet wipes moist. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a baby wipe warmer device that utilizes a container made of plastic.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel baby wipe warmer device. The device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape and that is typically constructed of plastic. The main compartment of the body component comprises a flat, dense sponge that can soak water and keep the wet wipes moist. This sponge will be placed on the wipes then above the sponge is positioned the lid. The lid would have an opening in the middle through which single wipes would be pulled out of the box for use. Further, the body component comprises a lower compartment that contains batteries and an electrical charging port. The batteries and/or electrical plug supply power to a heating mechanism that produces heat to warm several body wipes stored within the body component. The device also has a charging cord that can be connected to a wall outlet, car charging port, or other power source. There would also be a power button on the body component. The present invention also includes a novel method of warming wipes while on the go. The method includes the steps of providing a baby wipe warmer device comprising a body component, lid, and heating mechanism for retaining a plurality of wipes. The method also comprises inserting batteries into the body component to power the heating mechanism. Further, the method comprises securing the car charging port to the body component to power the heating mechanism. Finally, the method comprises warming the wipes within the body component on the go, without need of an electrical wall outlet.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Generally, the baby wipe warmer device 100 comprises a body component 102 partitioned into a main compartment 108 and a lower compartment 110. The main compartment 108 retains a plurality of wipes 112 and liquid 114 inside. The lower compartment 110 comprises a heating mechanism 106 and batteries 116 and an electrical charging port 118. The batteries 116 and/or electrical plug 120 for the charging port 118 power the heating mechanism 106, which produces heat to warm the body wipes 112 stored within the main compartment 108.
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Furthermore, the main compartment 108 comprises a lid 104 for enclosing the compartment 108. Thus, the inner area of the main compartment 108 is an entirely closed space, such that any moisture or liquid 114 enclosed within this area may escape only through the plurality of slots 206, as needed. In one embodiment, the lid 104 is secured to the main compartment 108 via a hinge 208. This way, the lid 104 serves as a pivoting cover of the device 100. In other embodiments, the lid 104 can be a snap-on lid and can completely detach from the main compartment 108, as needed. One of skill in the art would immediately recognize other typical ways to use and couple the lid 104 to the device 100. Further, the lid 104 can comprise a clasp 210 or other locking feature, to secure the lid 104 in place as needed.
Additionally, the main compartment 108 comprises a sponge 212. The sponge 212 is typically a flat, dense sponge that can soak water and keep the plurality of wipes 112 moist, even while being heated by the heating mechanism 106. The sponge 212 is typically the same size and shape of the main compartment 108 and/or the same size and shape of the wipes 112. In use, the sponge 212 typically rests on top of the plurality of wipes 112. In another embodiment, the sponge 212 can rest below the plurality of wipes 112, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and the amount of wipes 112 stacked within the main compartment 108. In one embodiment, the main compartment 108 comprises an opening port 213 through which water can be added onto the sponge 212 and wipes 112 to keep constant moisture on the wipes 112 and prevent dryness.
Further, the main compartment 108 comprises a top component 214 that is positioned on top of the plurality of wipes 112 and comprises a slit opening 216 in the middle of the top component 214, through which single wipes 112 would be pulled out of the main compartment 108 for use. The top component 214 would control the amount of wipes 112 pulled out of the main compartment 108 at one time. The top component 214 allows a single wipe 112 to be pulled through the slit opening 216 and a second single wipe 112 to pop-up and be partially exposed from the slit opening 216, such as in a tissue box.
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The main compartment 108 and the lower compartment 110 form the body component 102 but are separated by a top 400 of the lower compartment 110, which is the bottom 200 of the main compartment 108. The top 400/bottom 200 allows heat to pass, from the heating mechanism 106 positioned in the lower compartment 110 to warm the wipes 112 positioned in the main compartment 108. In one embodiment, spacing the heating mechanism 106 apart from the plurality of wipes 112, allows for gradual and indirect heating. This arrangement, along with the liquid 114 in the main compartment 108, surprisingly and advantageously prolongs the moistening effect and usable life of the plurality of wipes 112. Further, the lid 104 is adapted to seal the main compartment 108, so that warm vapor sourced from the heated liquid 114 can be kept in the wipe-receiving area (i.e., inner area), as well.
Furthermore, an energy source, such as batteries 116 or an electrical charging port 118, or a car charging port 408 are positioned in the lower compartment 110, along with the heating mechanism 106 and controls. The energy source provides energy to the heating mechanism 106. Specifically, the heating mechanism 106 receives energy from the energy source and converts that energy to heat which heats the device 100 and wipes 112. The device 100 also has a charging cord 120 that can be connected to a wall outlet, car charging port 408, or other power source, to power the heating mechanism 106 through the charging ports 118, 408. Thus, the lower compartment 110 comprises the heating mechanism 106 and other electrical parts of the mechanism 106 for operation of the heater 106. Therefore, the user can clean the main compartment 108 and elements inside the compartment 108 by water without danger of electrical shock or water damage to electrical parts, thereby improving product safety.
Additionally, a power button 410 is positioned on the side 406 of the lower compartment 110, which would slide left to right representing on and off for the heat energy supply to warm the wipes 112 via the batteries 116 or wall outlet 120/car charging port 408. In one embodiment, the device 100 comprises a steam sanitization button 411 on the side 406, which acts to sanitize the interior of the device as needed.
In one embodiment, the temperature of the device 100 is sensed directly or indirectly by a temperature sensor 412. Temperature sensor 412 may be of any known type, as is known in the art.
In yet another embodiment, the baby wipe warmer device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The body component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component 102, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be baby wipe, heater, or brand related.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “baby wipe warmer device”, “warmer device”, “baby wipe device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the baby wipe warmer device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the baby wipe warmer device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the baby wipe warmer device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/444,692, which was filed on Feb. 10, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63444692 | Feb 2023 | US |
