Wall Mounted Baby Changer Patents (Class 5/947)
  • Patent number: 8973757
    Abstract: An accessory container for containing baby accessories and for changing a baby's diaper when in proximity to a door includes a container member having a bottom wall with rear, front, and side walls extending upwardly therefrom and defining an interior area. A divider panel is positioned in the interior area of the container member so as to divide the interior area into first and second chambers. The front wall is movable between a closed configuration preventing access to the second chamber and an open configuration allowing access to the second chamber. A length adjustable frame assembly is mounted in the second chamber and is selectively movable between a stowed configuration contained in the second chamber and a deployed configuration extending away from the second chamber. A covering is the frame assembly is configured to support a baby on the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Fimbrez
  • Patent number: 8887335
    Abstract: A portable changing table includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure, and it includes a biasing member for urging the at least one extendable arm assembly into the retracted position. The table further includes a latch assembly that is configured to selectively secure the at least one extendable arm assembly in the retracted position. A collapsible frame is hingedly secured to the at least one extendable arm assembly that is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A flexible support member extends across a portion of the collapsible frame in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
  • Patent number: 8677534
    Abstract: A portable changing table includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure. The portable changing table further includes a collapsible frame with a first frame member assembly having a first telescoping member. A portion of the first frame member assembly is moveable relative to the first telescoping member into at least first and second positions. The collapsible frame further includes a second frame member assembly having a second telescoping member, wherein a portion of the second frame member assembly is moveable relative to the second telescoping member into at least first and second positions. A flexible support member is secured to a portion of the collapsible frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
  • Patent number: 8375490
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Patent number: 8365328
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Patent number: 8276228
    Abstract: A portable changing table of the present disclosure includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure. The portable changing table further includes a collapsible frame hingedly secured to the at least one extendable arm assembly, wherein the collapsible frame is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The portable changing table further includes a flexible support member secured to a portion of the collapsible frame. The flexible support member extends across a portion of the collapsible frame in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
  • Patent number: 8276229
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Patent number: 8099810
    Abstract: The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Kevin Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 8079104
    Abstract: The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products/US
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Kevin Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 8001637
    Abstract: A portable changing table of the present disclosure includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure. The portable changing table further includes a collapsible frame hingedly secured to the at least one extendable arm assembly, wherein the collapsible frame is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The portable changing table further includes a flexible support member secured to a portion of the collapsible frame. The flexible support member extends across a portion of the collapsible frame in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
  • Patent number: 7891034
    Abstract: A door mountable infant change table comprising a base structure and a changing area platform structure hingedly attached to each other and capable of vertical mounting on the surface of a door or similar structure through the use of straps secured by brackets to the top and bottom rims of a door or other structure that allow for sliding the change table and securing it to a height suited to the person changing the infant at the change table by means of clips provided near the holes of the change table through which the straps are threaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: Tyson Kirk Smith
  • Patent number: 7444701
    Abstract: A disposable diaper changing pad for positioning on a supporting structure such as a diaper changing table provides a barrier between the diaper changing table and a child positioned on the top surface of the pad. The changing pad includes a liquid absorbent material and a latent elasticity formed in the pad proximate a peripheral edge of the pad. The pad can be stretched over a top surface of the table and contract against the table so that the pad maintains complete coverage over the top surface of the changing table. The latent elasticity can be provided by an elastic band positioned within the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Mary B. Ashley
  • Patent number: 7426765
    Abstract: A diaper changing station for mounting on a wall surface above a floor surface includes a platform to receive a child. The platform includes a child-receiving portion and a protective covering portion. The child-receiving portion and protective covering portion are coupled together at a seam to form a unitary structure that supports a child and that is movable between a closed position generally up against the wall surface and an open position generally away from the wall surface and above the floor surface. A lip structure is formed on at least one of the child-receiving portion and the protective covering portion to abut with an edge of the other of the child-receiving portion and the protective covering portion to form a generally seamless transition between the portions of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Patent number: 7260859
    Abstract: A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and cover at least a portion of the bottom surface and to be generally exposed when the support platform is in the closed position. A frame structure is configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform for securement thereto. The frame structure secures the panel with the support platform. A lip is formed around the side surfaces of the platform. An edge of the frame structure abuts the lip when the frame structure engages the support platform to present a seamless appearance. In another aspect, the changing station includes a backer plate coupled to the base and having a cleat. Another backer plate is mounted to a wall and has a cleat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Patent number: 6859966
    Abstract: A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and cover at least a portion of the bottom surface and to be generally exposed when the support platform is in the closed position. A frame structure is configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform for securement thereto. The frame structure secures the panel with the support platform. A lip is formed around the side surfaces of the platform. An edge of the frame structure abuts the lip when the frame structure engages the support platform to present a seamless appearance. In another aspect, the changing station includes a backer plate coupled to the base and having a cleat. Another backer plate is mounted to a wall and has a cleat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Publication number: 20040078899
    Abstract: A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and cover at least a portion of the bottom surface and to be generally exposed when the support platform is in the closed position. A frame structure is configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform for securement thereto. The frame structure secures the panel with the support platform. A lip is formed around the side surfaces of the platform. An edge of the frame structure abuts the lip when the frame structure engages the support platform to present a seamless appearance. In another aspect, the changing station includes a backer plate coupled to the base and having a cleat. Another backer plate is mounted to a wall and has a cleat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Patent number: 6694552
    Abstract: A device that is convertible to and from a blanket or diaper changing pad and carrying bag has a panel having a central portion and first and second side portions. Each side portion has pockets for storing desired articles, and a slot for receiving the strap of a changing table when the blanket or pad is used on the changing table. From an unfolded position, the blanket or pad conveniently folds to a carrying bag. Uniquely positioned handles are presented at the top of the bag when the blanket/pad is in its folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Delores A. Vickers
  • Patent number: 6389624
    Abstract: A lightweight, simple, foldable changing table is disclosed, which can be easily carried and utilized to provide a safe and clean platform on which a child can be laid, in any setting, including a floor, the ground, or the like. The portable changing table comprises a table member having first and second foldable portions, which may be unfolded to an extended position to provide a surface on which the child may be laid, and may be folded and secured in the folded configuration, for storage and transport. A convenient carrying strap is provided for carrying the table on one's shoulder or slung over the handle of a stroller, for example. Advantageously, the inventive portable changing table is foldable into a very compact configuration, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Balanced Health, Inc.
    Inventor: Brenda L. Madole
  • Patent number: 6298509
    Abstract: A device that is convertible to and from a blanket or diaper changing pad and carrying bag has a panel having a central portion and first and second side portions. Each side portion has pockets for storing desired articles, and a slot for receiving the strap of a changing table when the blanket or pad is used on the changing table. From an unfolded position, the blanket or pad conveniently folds to a carrying bag. Uniquely positioned handles are presented at the top of the bag when the blanket/pad is in its folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Delores A. Vickers
  • Patent number: 6269503
    Abstract: A diaper changing station is provided which incorporates voice and/or video instructions in any variety of languages and is activated by a motion detector, manual depression of a button or by lowering the changing platform to a position of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Koala Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Betker
  • Patent number: 6151737
    Abstract: A baby changing station includes a platform coupled by a hinge to a wall structure. The platform is movable between a closed position and an open position. The interlocking configuration of the hinge and the combination of the geometries of the platform, the wall structure and a wall portion result in a baby changing station which is sturdy and is not susceptible to contamination, given the blow-molded parts. The platform is hollow and includes a trough for receiving a baby when in the open position. The wall structure is smaller than the platform in order to be nested within the platform when in the closed position. The blow-molded hinge configuration eliminates the use of a steel pin or rod generally used in the art to strengthen the hinge. The baby changing station of the present invention provides a secure interface which may be easily cleaned and maintained and is less subject to structural damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Avmor Ltd.
    Inventor: Paul Henninge
  • Patent number: 6055688
    Abstract: A wall-mounted station for changing the diapers of a baby comprises a base configured for being vertically mounted to a wall and defining a base plane and a baby platform hingedly mounted to the base and defining a platform plane. The baby platform is operable for being movable between an opened position wherein the platform plane is disposed generally perpendicular to the base plane for the platform to receive a baby and a closed position wherein the platform plane is generally parallel to the base plane. A stop structure extends from a rear edge of the baby platform proximate the base and generally perpendicular to the platform plane. A mounting pad is positioned on the base and is disposed generally parallel to the base plane. The stop structure is operable for abutting against the mounting pad when the baby platform is moved to an open position to support the platform and maintain the baby platform perpendicular to the base when the weight of a baby is placed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: John A. Helmsderfer
    Inventors: John A. Helmsderfer, David Memke
  • Patent number: 6032310
    Abstract: A wall-mounted station for changing the diapers of a baby comprises a base configured for being vertically mounted to a wall and defining a base plane and a baby platform hingedly mounted to the base and defining a platform plane. The baby platform is operable for being movable between an opened position wherein the platform plane is disposed generally perpendicular to the base plane for the platform to receive a baby and a closed position wherein the platform plane is generally parallel to the base plane. A stop mechanism secures the platform generally perpendicular to the base in the opened position. A flange positioned around a periphery of the base is configured for engaging a wall when the base is inset therein for covering an exposed edge of the wall and stabilizing the base in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: John A. Helmsderfer
    Inventors: John A. Helmsderfer, David Memke
  • Patent number: 5987677
    Abstract: An infant changing apparatus configured to be mounted to a counter-top. The infant changing apparatus can be mounted to a top surface or bottom surface of a counter-top, and may extend into a hole or depression provided in the counter-top. A method for producing a surface mounted and recess mounted infant changing apparatus using a single mold is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of forming a surface mounted infant changing apparatus using, for example, a molding process, and then removing a portion thereof to produce a recess mounted diaper changing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Koala Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Betker
  • Patent number: 5906015
    Abstract: A wall-mounted infant changing apparatus configured to provide a relatively uniform surface in an open position for cleaning of the apparatus. The infant changing apparatus includes a support frame, a bed, a hinge means and a drive cylinder. The bed is pivotably attached to the support frame by the hinge means. The drive cylinder is also attached to the support frame and the bed to provide controlled movement of the bed from a closed position to the open position. A retaining end of the support frame and a pivot end of the bed are configured for mating interaction such that in the open position, the hinge means and the drive cylinder are shielded from waste material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Koala Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff H. Hilger, Mark A. Betker
  • Patent number: 5864905
    Abstract: A baby diaper changing station comprises a base structure and a support platform hingedly coupled to the base structure. An insulative surface of plastic material is mounted in a trough defined by the support platform and includes a curved portion which extends into the trough to receive a baby. A handle is positioned in the support platform and also extends into the trough opposite the insulative surface. The curved portion extends into the trough and slopes inwardly and transversely to define a space to receive the handle to thereby prevent interference with the handle and to maintain an effective depth in the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Patent number: 5802647
    Abstract: A baby diaper changing station comprises a base and a support platform hingedly mounted at one side to the base and a rail structure on at least one side of the platform to increase the effective depth of the platform. A utility channel surrounds the platform for holding various diaper changing supplies and removable protective panels are positioned on bottom and side surfaces of the platform to reduce vandalism damage. A waste chute is formed in the base or support platform of the diaper changing station and cooperates with a waste receptacle proximate the station for receiving used diapers and other related waste. Accessory hooks on the platform are configured to receive and hold diaper changing supplies, such as a diaper bag. An alternative embodiment of the diaper changing station utilizes a platform having nested sections which telescope to increase the effective depth of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer
  • Patent number: 5754999
    Abstract: A baby diaper changing station comprises a base and a support platform hingedly mounted at one side to the base and a rail structure on at least one side of the platform to increase the effective depth of the platform. A utility channel surrounds the platform for holding various diaper changing supplies and removable protective panels are positioned on bottom and side surfaces of the platform to reduce vandalism damage. A waste chute is formed in the base or support platform of the diaper changing station and cooperates with a waste receptacle proximate the station for receiving used diapers and other related waste. Accessory hooks on the platform are configured to receive and hold diaper changing supplies, such as a diaper bag. An alternative embodiment of the diaper changing station utilizes a platform having nested sections which telescope to increase the effective depth of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventor: John A. Helmsderfer