U.S. patent application number 10/931700 was filed with the patent office on 2005-11-03 for system and method for supplying day care providers with products that include surface disinfectants.
This patent application is currently assigned to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.. Invention is credited to Keuhn, Charles P. JR., Krzysik, Duane G., Mosbacher, Richard D..
Application Number | 20050241985 10/931700 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34960734 |
Filed Date | 2005-11-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050241985 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mosbacher, Richard D. ; et
al. |
November 3, 2005 |
System and method for supplying day care providers with products
that include surface disinfectants
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and method for
supplying day care providers with products related to diaper
changing. The system includes a holder and a diaper that is secured
to the holder. The system further includes a surface disinfectant
that is secured to the holder. The method includes securing a
diaper to a holder. The method further includes securing a surface
disinfectant to the holder and delivering the holder to a day care
provider. The system and method may supply day care providers with
diaper changing products in a manner that facilitates multiple
diaper changes per day under disinfected conditions.
Inventors: |
Mosbacher, Richard D.;
(Neenah, WI) ; Keuhn, Charles P. JR.; (Neenah,
WI) ; Krzysik, Duane G.; (Appleton, WI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SCHWEGMAN, LUNDBERG, WOESSNER & KLUTH, P.A.
P.O. BOX 2938
MINNEAPOLIS
MN
55402-0938
US
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Assignee: |
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide,
Inc.
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Family ID: |
34960734 |
Appl. No.: |
10/931700 |
Filed: |
September 1, 2004 |
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Application
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10931700 |
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10836610 |
Apr 30, 2004 |
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Current U.S.
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206/570 ;
206/581 |
Current CPC
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A61F 15/001
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/570 ;
206/581 |
International
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B65D 069/00 |
Claims
We claim:
1. A system for supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the system comprising: a holder; a diaper
secured to the holder; and a surface disinfectant secured to the
holder.
2. The system of claim 1 further comprising a child cleaning wipe
secured to the holder.
3. The system of claim 1 further comprising a disposal bag secured
to the holder.
4. The system of claim 1 further comprising a pair of gloves
secured to the holder.
5. The system of claim 1 further comprising a lotion secured to the
holder.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the holder is a container.
7. The system of claim 1 further comprising a hand sanitizer
secured to the holder.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the holder includes indicia that
provide information.
9. The system of claim 1 further comprising a changing pad secured
to the holder.
10. A system for supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the system comprising: a holder; a plurality of
diapers secured to the holder; and a surface disinfectant secured
to the holder.
11. The system of claim 10 further comprising a plurality of
changing pads and a plurality of disposal bags that are each
secured to the holder.
12. The system of claim 11 wherein there are an equal number of
diapers, changing pads and disposal bags that are secured to the
holder.
13. The system of claim 10 further comprising a first dispenser,
the first dispenser storing the plurality of diapers such that the
first dispenser distributes individual diapers from the plurality
of diapers.
14. The system of claim 10 further comprising a plurality of
supplies of surface disinfectant that are secured to the
holder.
15. The system of claim 14 further comprising a second dispenser,
the second dispenser storing the plurality of supplies of surface
disinfectant such that the second dispenser distributes individual
supplies of surface disinfectant.
16. The system of claim 10 further comprising a plurality of child
cleaning wipes that are secured to the holder.
17. The system of claim 16 wherein there are an equal number of
diapers and child cleaning wipes secured to the holder.
18. The system of claim 16 further comprising a third dispenser,
the third dispenser storing the plurality of child cleaning wipes
such that the third dispenser distributes individual wipes from the
plurality of child cleaning wipes.
19. A system for supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the system comprising: a holder; a plurality of
diapers; a plurality of surface disinfectants; and a plurality of
receptacles, each receptacle being secured the holder and including
at least one of the diapers and at least one of the surface
disinfectants.
20. The system of claim 16 further comprising a plurality of child
cleaning wipes such that each receptacle includes at least one of
the child cleaning wipes.
21. The system of claim 19 wherein each receptacle includes indicia
that indicates a size of the diaper included with the
receptacle.
22. The system of claim 19 further comprising a plurality of hand
sanitizers such that each receptacle includes at least one of the
hand sanitizers.
23. A method of supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the method comprising: securing a diaper to a
holder; securing a surface disinfectant to the holder; and
delivering the holder to a day care provider.
24. The method of claim 23 further comprising securing a child
cleaning wipe to the holder.
25. The method of claim 23 further comprising: securing a hand
sanitizer to the holder; and securing a changing pad to the
holder.
26. The method of claim 23 wherein securing a diaper and a surface
disinfectant to the holder includes placing the diaper and the
surface disinfectant within a container.
27. The method of claim 23 further comprising placing indicia on
the holder that provide information.
28. A method of supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the method comprising: securing a plurality of
diapers to a holder; securing a surface disinfectant to the holder;
and delivering the holder to a day care provider.
29. The method of claim 28 further comprising: securing a plurality
of supplies of hand sanitizer to the holder securing a plurality of
changing pads to the holder; and securing a plurality of disposal
bags to the holder.
30. The method of claim 29 wherein securing a plurality of supplies
of hand sanitizer, changing pads and disposal bags to the holder
includes securing an equal number of diapers, supplies of hand
sanitizer, changing pads and disposal bags to the holder.
31. The method of claim 28 further comprising securing a plurality
of supplies of surface disinfectant to the holder.
32. The method of claim 31 wherein securing a plurality of diapers
and a plurality of supplies of surface disinfectant to the holder
includes securing an equal number of diapers and supplies of
surface disinfectant to the holder.
33. The method of claim 28 wherein securing a plurality of diapers
and a surface disinfectant to the holder includes placing the
diapers and the surface disinfectant within a container.
34. The method of claim 28 further comprising securing a plurality
of child cleaning wipes to the holder.
35. A method of supplying day care providers with products related
to diaper changing, the method comprising: securing a plurality of
diapers to a plurality of receptacles; securing a plurality of
surface disinfectants to the plurality of receptacles such that
there is a diaper and a surface disinfectant secured to each of the
receptacles; securing the plurality of receptacles to a holder; and
delivering the holder to a day care provider.
36. The method of claim 35 further comprising placing indicia on
each receptacle.
37. The method of claim 35 further comprising securing a plurality
of child cleaning child cleaning wipes to the plurality of
receptacles such that there is a child cleaning wipe secured to
each of the receptacles.
38. The method of claim 35 further comprising: securing a plurality
of changing pads to the plurality of receptacles; securing a
plurality of hand sanitizers to the plurality of receptacles; and
securing a plurality of disposal bags to the plurality of
receptacles such that there is a diaper, changing pad, hand
sanitizer and disposal bag secured to each of the receptacles.
Description
FIELD
[0001] Some embodiments of the invention relate to a system and
method for supplying day care providers with products, and in
particular to a system and method for supplying day care providers
with products that include surface disinfectants.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Day care providers have unique needs when it comes to the
products they use to change diapers. One of the reasons day care
providers have unique needs is that they are subject to hygiene
standards which are established by various government agencies. As
an example, employees of day care providers are often required to
disinfect the surfaces of a diaper changing area before and/or
after every diaper change.
[0003] In addition, day care providers are also commonly required
to change diapers at least once per period of time without regard
to how much waste is actually contained within the diapers. The
high number of diaper changes per day requires day care providers
to stock high quantities of diaper changing materials. Stocking
high quantities of diaper changing materials takes up significant
space such that day care providers often struggle to find an
adequate place to store the diaper changing materials.
[0004] Day care providers are also typically unable to efficiently
access the appropriate products during diapers changes because of
the way that the products are delivered. As an example, diapers may
be supplied in one package, child cleaning wipes in another package
and surface disinfectants in yet another package. The inefficiency
associated with accessing so many different diaper changing
products from separate packages is problematic for day care
providers because so many diapers are changed every day. In
addition, since diaper changing products are typically delivered to
day care providers in multiple different packages of assorted sizes
and quantities, it is difficult for day care providers to maintain
an accurate inventory of diaper changing supplies.
[0005] There is a need for systems and methods that are able to
address the particular needs of day care providers for products
related to diaper changing. The systems and methods should also be
able to supply day care providers with products related to diaper
changing in a manner that facilitates multiple diaper changes per
day under disinfected conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to a system and method for
supplying day care providers with products related to diaper
changing. The system and method may supply day care providers with
products such that day care providers are able to conveniently
perform multiple diaper changes per day under disinfected
conditions and in compliance with government regulations. The
system and method may also reduce the need to purchase and store
excessive inventories of products that are used to change
diapers.
[0007] In one aspect, the system includes a holder and a diaper
that is secured to the holder. The system further includes a
surface disinfectant that is secured to the holder. Supplying a
diaper and a surface disinfectant in one holder allows day care
providers to more conveniently perform each diaper change under
disinfected conditions.
[0008] In another aspect, the system includes a holder and a
plurality of diapers that are secured to the holder. The system
further includes a surface disinfectant (e.g., a plurality of
individual supplies of surface disinfectant) that is secured to the
holder. The system allows day care providers to conveniently
perform multiple diaper changes per day under disinfected
conditions because there is an ample supply of diapers and surface
disinfectant attached to the holder.
[0009] In still another aspect, the system includes a holder, a
plurality of diapers, a plurality of surface disinfectants and a
plurality of receptacles. Each receptacle is secured to the holder
and includes a diaper and a surface disinfectant. Since each
receptacle includes everything that may be needed for at least one
diaper change, the system makes it easier for day care providers to
inventory the products that are used to change diapers.
[0010] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method
of supplying day care providers with products. The method includes
securing a diaper and a surface disinfectant to a holder. The
method further includes delivering the holder to a day care
provider such that the day care provider can readily use the
delivered products to perform a diaper change under disinfected
conditions.
[0011] In yet another aspect, the method includes securing a
plurality of diapers and a surface disinfectant (e.g., a plurality
of individual supplies of surface disinfectant) to a holder. The
method further includes delivering the holder to a day care
provider such that the day care provider can efficiently use the
products in the holder to perform multiple diaper changes per day
under disinfected conditions.
[0012] In still another aspect, the method includes securing a
plurality of diapers and a plurality of surface disinfectants to a
plurality of receptacles such that there is a diaper and a surface
disinfectant secured to each of the receptacles. The method further
includes securing the plurality of receptacles to a holder and
delivering the holder to a day care provider. The individual
receptacles within the holder may make it easier for day care
providers to inventory an appropriate amount of products that
relate to diaper changing since one receptacle can be used for each
diaper change. In addition, the cost for each receptacle may be
readily passed along to clients of the day care provider.
[0013] The purposes and features of the present invention will be
set forth in the description that follows. Additional features of
the invention may be realized and attained by the product and
processes particularly pointed out in the written description and
claims hereof, as well as from the appended drawings.
[0014] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
description and the following detailed description are exemplary
and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention
claimed. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute part of this specification, are included to illustrate
and provide a further understanding of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The present invention will be more fully understood, and
further features will become apparent, when reference is made to
the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.
The drawings are merely representative and are not intended to
limit the scope of the claims. Like parts depicted in the drawings
are referred to by the same reference numerals.
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of an
example system and method for supplying day care providers with
products.
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of another
example system and method for supplying day care providers with
products.
[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic perspective view of still
another example system and method for supplying day care providers
with products.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] In the following detailed description, reference is made to
the accompanying drawings, which show specific embodiments in which
the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in
sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice
the invention. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be
utilized and structural changes made, such that the following
detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a system 100 for supplying day care
providers with products related to diaper changing. The system 100
includes a holder 10 and a diaper 12 that is secured to the holder
10. The system 100 further includes a surface disinfectant 14 that
is secured to the holder 10. As used herein, "secured" means
containing, constraining, enclosing, holding, compressing,
contacting or supporting within, upon and/or against the holder by
any method.
[0021] Although FIG. 1 illustrates that a box may be used as holder
10, it should be noted that any type of container or storage device
may used in system 100. Some other example containers, or holders,
include cans, jars, racks, bags, pouches, cubbies, shelves,
drawers, dispensers, spindles, cores, cupboards, closets, clips,
cabinets, crates, trunks, totes and/or tubs (among others).
[0022] The holder 10 may be disposable or reusable and may be plain
or decorated in some manner. In addition, the holder 10 may be used
as a shipping container or to perform some other function.
[0023] Any type of diaper 12 may be used in system 100 or any of
the systems described herein. Some example diapers include newborn
diapers, premature baby diapers, overnight diapers and diapers of
various other sizes. Other example diapers include specialized
diapers, such as diapers for urine absorption, feces absorption,
blood absorption, sweat absorption, menses absorption and diapers
that apply a lotion or medication. The diapers may also be swim
pants, training pants, diaper pants (PULLUPS.RTM., EASY UPS.RTM.,
GOODNIGHTS.RTM.) and absorbent underpants (among others).
[0024] In some example embodiments, diaper 12 may be a low
absorbency diaper that can be used instead of a thicker more
absorbent diaper. The low absorbency diaper may be used in part
because day care providers are required to change diapers every so
often without regard to how much waste is actually contained within
the diapers. In addition, using a thinner low absorbency diaper in
system 100 may be desirable in order to minimize the space that is
necessary to store the large quantity of diapers which are
typically used by day care providers.
[0025] As used herein, a surface disinfectant is something that
disinfects surfaces as opposed to skin. The surface disinfectant 14
may have anti-viral activity or anti-viral activity in combination
with anti-microbial, anti-sporicidal, anti-parasitical and/or
anti-fungal activity. The surface disinfectant 14 may be any type
of surface disinfectant known now or discovered in the future. In
addition, the surface disinfectant 14 may include an individual
packet, bag or container of surface disinfectant.
[0026] In some embodiments, the surface disinfectant 14 may be used
to disinfect changing surfaces (hard or soft). Some example surface
disinfectants include sprays, soaps, aerosols, pumps, dispensers
(e.g. non-contact dispensers). The surface disinfectant 14 may also
placed onto some type of medium (e.g., a wipe).
[0027] One example active ingredient that may be used in surface
disinfectant 14 is hypochlorite (i.e., bleach), which is
anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Some other example
active ingredients that may be used in surface disinfectant 14 are
Chlorohehexidine and/or Iodine/Iodophors, which are each
anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Another example active
ingredient is hydrogen peroxide combined with an iodophors or a
quaternarium ammonium material such that the combination is
anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-sporicidal. Still
another example active ingredient that may be used in surface
disinfectants are phenols (e.g., O-phenylphenol, cresols and pine
oil among others), which are anti-bacterial, anti-viral and
anti-fungal.
[0028] It should be noted that the active ingredients in the
surface disinfectant 14 may be any type of active ingredient as
long as the surface disinfect 14 has anti-viral activity or
anti-viral activity in combination with anti-microbial,
anti-sporicidal, anti-parasitical and/or anti-fungal activity.
Other example active ingredients that may be used in surface
disinfectant 14 are quaternium ammonium (QA) compounds (e.g., alkyl
aryl QA, benzyl QA, dimethyl QA, ethyl benzyl QA, Octyl QA, Silane
QA), which are anti-bacterial and anti-viral. Still other example
active ingredients that may be used in surface disinfectants are
aldehydes (e.g., formaldehyde and/or glutaraldehyde), which are
anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-sporicidal and
anti-parasitical. In some embodiments, the active ingredient in the
surface disinfectant 14 may be a combination of anionic and organic
acids (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate and citric acid), which are
anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
[0029] In some embodiments, the system 100 may further include a
child cleaning wipe 16. It should be noted that the wipe 16 may be
any type of wipe. Some example wipes include wet wipes,
pre-moistened wipes, dry wipes, tissues, hand towels, paper towels,
toilet paper, and wipes on a roll. In some forms of the system 100,
the child cleaning wipe 16 may be stored in an individual packet,
or container, in order to avoid cross contamination when multiple
diaper changes are performed by the day care.
[0030] The system 100 may further include a hand sanitizer 17 that
sterilizes skin. The hand sanitizer 17 may be in the form of an
individual packet, bag or container of hand sanitizer. Some example
hand sanitizers include sprays, soaps, aerosols, wipes, pumps and
dispensers. The hand sanitizer 17 may be used to clean and
sterilize an individual's hands before and after the individual
performs a diaper change.
[0031] The system 100 may further include a changing pad 18, a
disposal bag 20, a pair of shoe coverings 22, a lotion 24 and/or a
pair of gloves 26. It should be noted any combination or
sub-combination of a diaper 12, surface disinfectant 14, child
cleaning wipe 16, hand sanitizer 17, changing pad 18, disposal bag
20, pair of shoe coverings 22, lotion 24 and pair of gloves 26 may
be included in system 100.
[0032] In the example embodiment shown in FIG. 1, diaper 12,
surface disinfectant 14, wipe 16, hand sanitizer 17, changing pad
18, disposal bag 20, pair of shoe coverings 22, lotion 24 and pair
of gloves 26 are shown schematically as various different shapes
(i.e., square, oval, circle, diamond, rectangle, triangle, star,
ellipse and thinner rectangle respectively). It should be noted
that these items may take any actual form. In addition, one or more
of the items may be placed within a packet, bag, container and/or
box (among other storage devices) before being secured to holder
10.
[0033] Changing pad 18 may be of any size, shape or material. In
addition, changing pad 18 may be rolled, folded or secured in any
manner to holder 10. The changing pad 18 may be single or
multi-layer. In some example embodiments, the changing pad 18 may
include a hydrophobic layer to resist liquid strikethrough and/or a
hydrophillic layer that is capable of absorbing fluids (e.g., body
fluids). In addition, the changing pad 18 may include a high
friction surface that is placed away from the baby to maintain the
changing pad 18 in position on a changing table. The changing pad
18 may also be dispensed from a roll and/or a perforated web for
easy individualized dispensing.
[0034] Disposal bag 20 may be any type, size, shape or material.
Some example disposal bags include plastic disposal bags made from
thin flexible materials. In some embodiments, the disposal bag may
be designed to neutralize, destroy, trap and/or contain odors. In
some forms of the system 100, disposal bag 20 may be sized so that
every item in system 100 can be stored in disposal bag 20 for
discarding once a diaper change has been completed using system
100. The disposal bag 20 may also be used to store one or more of
the items in the system 100 before the system 100 is used to change
a diaper.
[0035] Any type of shoe covering 22 may be used in system 10, or
any of the systems described herein. Some example shoe coverings
include any shoe covering that is typically used in a sanitary
environment. The shoe coverings 22 may be for single use or durable
use. The shoe coverings 22 may be made from one or materials such
as synthetic fibers (e.g., polypropylene, polyesters, polyamides
and polyolefin). The shoe coverings 22 may also be made from
natural fibers such as cellulose, cotton, rayon, wool and the like.
The type of shoe coverings 22 will depend in part on the
application where the system 100 is used.
[0036] In one example embodiment, the lotion 24 may include an
individual packet, bag or container of lotion. Some example lotions
include ointments, moisturizers, emollients and lubricants that may
adapted for use on a care giver or a child.
[0037] The pair of gloves 26 may include any type of glove. The
pair of gloves 26 may be made for single use or durable use. Some
example types of gloves 26 include latex, rubber, neoprene,
moistened gloves and medicated gloves.
[0038] FIG. 1 shows that the holder 10 may include indicia 28 that
provide information to the day care provider. As an example,
indicia 28 may indicate a size of the diaper 12 that is secured to
the holder 10 and/or may provide instructions as to the procedures
to be used to change a diaper (among other pieces of
information).
[0039] Another example system 200 for supplying day care providers
with products related to diaper changing is shown in FIG. 2. The
system 200 includes a holder 50 and a plurality of diapers 12 that
are secured to the holder 50. The system 200 further includes a
surface disinfectant 14 (e.g., a plurality of individual supplies
of surface disinfectant 14) that is secured to the holder 50.
[0040] Although FIG. 2 illustrates a box being used as holder 50,
it should be noted that any type of container or storage device may
used in system 200. Some other example containers, or holders,
include cans, jars, racks, bags and/or pouches (among other storage
devices).
[0041] In the example embodiment shown in FIG. 2, there are an
equal number of diapers 12 and supplies of surface disinfectant 14
that are secured to the holder 50. The number of diapers 12 and
supplies of surface disinfectant 14 will depend on the application
where the system 200 is used. As an example, more diapers 12 may be
secured to the holder 50 to account for some supplies of surface
sanitizer 14 being able to disinfect the surfaces in a diaper
changing area after more than one diaper change.
[0042] In some embodiments, the system 200 may further include a
plurality of child cleaning wipes 16 that are secured to the holder
50. The number of wipes 16 will depend on the application where the
system 200 is used. As an example, more child cleaning wipes 16 may
be secured to the holder 50 to account for some diaper changes
being especially messy and requiring more than one wipe 16.
[0043] The system 200 may further include a plurality of supplies
of hand sanitizer 17, a plurality of changing pads 18, a plurality
of disposal bags 20 and a plurality of pairs of shoe coverings 22
that are each secured to the holder 50. In addition, the system 200
may further include a plurality of supplies of lotion 24 and/or a
plurality of pairs of gloves 26 that are secured to the holder
50.
[0044] In some embodiments, there are an equal number of diapers
12, supplies of hand sanitizer 17, changing pads 18, disposal bags
20 and pairs of shoe coverings 22 within the holder 50. The number
of diapers 12, supplies of hand sanitizer 17, changing pads 18,
disposal bags 20 and pairs of shoe coverings 22 will depend on the
application where the system 200 is used. It should noted any
combination or sub-combination of diapers 12, pairs of gloves 14,
child cleaning wipes 16, hand sanitizers 17, changing pads 18,
disposal bags 20, pairs of shoe coverings 22, lotion 24 and pairs
of gloves 26 may be included in system 200.
[0045] Although the diapers 12, pairs of gloves 14, wipes 16, hand
sanitizers 17, changing pads 18, disposal bags 20, pairs of shoe
coverings 22, lotion 24 and pairs of gloves 26 are shown
schematically as various different shapes in FIG. 2, it should be
noted that each of these items may take any actual form. In
addition, any of the items may be placed into any type of storage
device before being secured to the holder 50.
[0046] In some example embodiments, the plurality of diapers 12 may
be stored in a first dispenser 51 that is able to distribute
individual diapers. In addition, the plurality of supplies of
surface disinfectant 14 may stored in a second dispenser 52 that is
able to distribute individual supplies of surface disinfectant 14.
In some embodiments, a plurality of child cleaning wipes 16 may be
stored in a third dispenser 53 that is able to distribute
individual wipes. It should be noted that any of the supplies of
hand sanitizer 17, changing pads 18, disposal bags 20, pairs of
shoe coverings 22, supplies of lotion 24 and pairs of gloves 26 may
be stored in a dispenser that distributes individual quantities of
each item.
[0047] As shown in FIG. 2, the holder 50 may include indicia 28
that provide information. As an example, the indicia 28 may
indicate the sizes of the diapers 12 that are secured to the holder
50 and/or provide instructions to an individual as to how to change
a diaper (among other pieces of information).
[0048] FIG. 3 shows another example system 300 for supplying day
care providers with products related to diaper changing. The system
300 includes a holder 90, a plurality of diapers 12 and a plurality
of surface disinfectants 14.
[0049] The system 300 further includes a plurality of receptacles
92. Each receptacle 92 is secured to the holder 90 and includes a
diaper 12 and a surface disinfectant 14 such that the receptacle 92
may be similar to the holder 10 shown in FIG. 1. The system 300 may
further include a plurality of child cleaning wipes 16 such that
each receptacle includes a child cleaning wipe 16.
[0050] In some embodiments, a hand sanitizer 17, a changing pad 18,
a disposal bag 20, a pair of shoe coverings 22, a lotion 24 and/or
a pair of gloves 26 may be individually, or in any combination or
sub-combination, placed within each receptacle 92. As discussed
above, each diaper 12, surface disinfectant 14, wipe 16, hand
sanitizer 17, changing pad 18, disposal bag 20, pair of shoe
coverings 22, lotion 24 and pair of gloves 26 may be placed within
any type of box, container, holder or other storage device before
being placed within one of the receptacles 92.
[0051] In some example embodiments, the holder 90 and/or the
receptacles 92 may include indicia 28 that provide information. As
an example, the indicia 28 may indicate the sizes of the diapers 12
that are secured to the holder 90 and/or each receptacle 92.
[0052] A method of supplying day care providers with products
related to diaper changing is described herein with reference to
FIG. 1. The method includes securing a diaper 12 to a holder 10.
The method further includes securing a surface disinfectant 14 to
the holder 10 and delivering the holder 10 to a day care provider.
In some embodiments, the method may further include securing a
child cleaning wipe 16 to the holder 10.
[0053] It should be noted that the method may further include
placing indicia 28 on the holder 10 such that the indicia provide
one or more pieces of information. In some example embodiments,
securing a diaper 12 and a surface disinfectant 14 to a holder 10
may include placing the diaper 12 and surface disinfectant 14
within a container, or box (see, e.g., FIG. 1).
[0054] The method may further include securing one or more of a
hand sanitizer 17, changing pad 18, disposal bag 20, pair of shoe
coverings 22, lotion 24 and pair of gloves 26 to the holder 10. The
type of items that are secured to the holder 10 will depend on the
application where the method is used (i.e., the needs of a
particular daycare).
[0055] FIG. 2 shows another method of supplying day care providers
with products related to diaper changing. The method includes
securing a plurality of diapers 12 and a surface disinfectant 14
(e.g., a plurality of individual supplies of surface disinfectant
14) to a holder 50. The method further includes delivering the
holder 50 to a day care provider.
[0056] The method may further include securing a plurality of child
cleaning wipes 16 to the holder 50. In some embodiments, there may
be an equal number of diapers 12, supplies of surface disinfectant
14 and wipes 16 secured to the holder 50.
[0057] The method may further include securing one or more of a (i)
a plurality of changing pads 18; (ii) a plurality of pairs of shoe
coverings 22; (iii) a plurality of disposal bags 20; (iv) a
plurality of pairs of gloves 26; (v) a plurality of supplies of
lotion 24; and/or (vi.) a plurality of supplies of hand sanitizer
17 to the holder 50. It should be noted that securing one or more
of a plurality of changing pads 18, pairs of shoe coverings 22,
disposal bags 20, pairs of gloves 26, supplies of lotion 24 and
supplies of hand sanitizer 17 to the holder 50 may include securing
an equal number of two or more of these items to the holder 50.
[0058] FIG. 2 shows that securing a plurality of diapers 12 and
supplies of surface disinfectant to the holder 10 may include
placing the diapers 12 and surface disinfectant 14 within a
container, or box. It should be noted any of the items described
above as possibly being placed within the holder 50 may be placed
into at least one other storage device before being placed within
the holder 50.
[0059] FIG. 3 illustrates another method of supplying day care
providers with products related to diaper changing. The method
includes securing a plurality of diapers 12 to a plurality of
receptacles 92. The method further includes securing a plurality of
surface disinfectants 14 to the plurality of receptacles 92 such
that there is a diaper 12 and a surface disinfectant 14 secured to
each receptacle 92. In some embodiments, the method includes
securing a plurality of child cleaning wipes 16 to the plurality of
receptacles 92 such that there is at least one wipe 16 secured to
each receptacle 92.
[0060] The method further includes securing the plurality of
receptacles 92 to a holder 90 and delivering the holder 90 to a day
care provider. It should be noted that with a diaper 12 and a
surface disinfectant 14 secured to each receptacle 92, the
receptacles 92 may become similar to the holder 10 shown in FIG.
1.
[0061] In some embodiments, the method may further include securing
individually, or in any combination or sub-combination, a hand
sanitizer 17, changing pad 18, pair of shoe coverings 22, disposal
bag 20, lotion 24 and/or pair of gloves 26 to each receptacle 92.
Indicia 28 may be placed on each receptacle 92 and/or holder 90 to
indicate a size of the diaper 12 that is in each receptacle 92
and/or to indicate the contents of each receptacle 92 (among other
pieces of information).
[0062] The operations discussed above with respect to the described
methods may be performed in a different order from those described
herein. It should be noted that the number and type of products
within the system and method may vary as long as needs of day care
providers are considered. It should be noted that delivering a
holder to a day care provider includes (i) delivering a holder
directly to a day care provider; and/or (ii) delivering a holder to
a day care provider through a distribution chain.
[0063] FIGS. 1-3 are representational and are not necessarily drawn
to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while
others may be minimized.
[0064] The systems and methods described herein may supply day care
providers with diaper changing products in a manner that
facilitates multiple diaper changes per day under disinfected
conditions. The systems and methods may also make it easier for day
care providers to inventory an appropriate amount of diaper
changing products.
[0065] While the invention has been described in detail with
respect to the specific aspects thereof, it will be appreciated
that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of
the foregoing, may readily conceive of alterations to, variations
of, and equivalents to these aspects which fall within the spirit
and scope of the present invention, which should be assessed
accordingly to that of the appended claims.
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