Disposable diaper changing assembly

• US 20090152160A1
• Filed: 12/14/2007
• Published: 06/18/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Incorporated (Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Incorporated (Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
• Inventors: Heuer, Daniel J., Thompson, Keenan M., Thoms, Craig M.
• Application Number:
  US12/002,034
• Publication Number:
  US 20090152160A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 206/581
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 5/006 foldable
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 46/00 Surgical drapes
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/551 Packaging before or after use general packaging of absorbent pads B65D85/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/84 Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads

Abstract

A distinctive composite article has a package with a compartment for containing an article, and a drape. The drape has an end that is attached to an outer surface of the package. The drape is folded, and the package is folded about the drape for storage. In use, the package and then the drape are unfolded. The package may be opened to access the article(s) located within.

Claims

1. A disposable assembly relating to the changing of a disposable garment, the assembly comprising:

a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end and a drape width;

a package having a first compartment, a package width, and an accessible outer surface located opposite an attachment outer surface, the attachment outer surface defining an attachment area;

wherein the disposable garment is disposed in the first compartment; and

wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape.

2. The disposable assembly of claim 1 wherein the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package with a layer of adhesive.

3. The disposable assembly of claim 1 wherein the package further comprises a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment, wherein the second compartment contains an article.

4. The disposable assembly of claim 3 wherein the article comprises at least one wet wipe.

5. The disposable assembly of claim 3 wherein the accessible outer surface has a first opening thereon corresponding to the first compartment, and a second opening thereon corresponding to the second compartment.

6. The disposable assembly of claim 5 wherein the first opening or the second opening is covered by a removable panel.

7. The disposable assembly of claim 6 wherein the removable panel comprises a resealable adhesive, enabling the removable panel to be selectively removed and replaced from the accessible surface of the package.

8. The disposable assembly of claim 7 wherein the removable panel comprises indicia.

9. The disposable assembly of claim 3 wherein the accessible surface further comprises a frangible seal corresponding to the first compartment or the second compartment, wherein the frangible seal may be broken to allow selective entry into the first or second compartment.

10. The disposable assembly of claim 1 wherein the drape comprises a longitudinal fold and a lateral fold.

11. The disposable assembly of claim 10 wherein the drape longitudinal fold is substantially aligned with a package longitudinal fold.

12. The disposable assembly of claim 1 wherein the package comprises a longitudinal fold, and a closure member for maintaining the package in a folded storage condition.

13. The disposable assembly of claim 2 wherein the drape width is less than the package width.

16. The disposable assembly of claim 1 wherein the package is releasably attached to the drape.

19. The method of claim 16 wherein the package is opened by removing a removable panel.

20. The method of claim 16 wherein the package is opened by breaking a frangible seal.

14. A disposable assembly used to protect a surface for performing a task, the disposable assembly comprising:

a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end;

a package having a first compartment and a second compartment, and an accessible outer surface opposite an attachment outer surface, the attachment outer surface defining an attachment area; and

a first article disposed in the first compartment and a second article disposed in the second compartment;

wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape.

15. The disposable assembly of claim 14 wherein the first article and the second article are different types of articles.

17. A method of protecting a surface for performing a change of an absorbent garment comprising:

providing a disposable assembly in a storage condition, the disposable assembly comprising a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end;

a package having a first compartment; and

a disposable garment disposed in the first compartment;

wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape;

deploying the disposable assembly onto a support surface;

opening the first compartment; and

removing the absorbent garment.

18. The method of claim 17 wherein the deploying step further comprises the steps of:

opening the closure;

unfolding the package;

unfolding the drape; and

placing the support contact surface of the drape onto a support surface.