U.S. patent application number 14/313887 was filed with the patent office on 2014-12-25 for baby burp device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kristy Catrett. Invention is credited to Kristy Catrett.
Application Number | 20140373245 14/313887 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52109706 |
Filed Date | 2014-12-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140373245 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Catrett; Kristy |
December 25, 2014 |
BABY BURP DEVICE
Abstract
A baby burp device configured to drape over the shoulder of a
user is provided. The single-use baby burp device includes a front
portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion joining the front
portion with the rear portion; wherein the front portion drapes
over the chest, the middle portion drapes over the shoulder and the
rear portion drapes over the back; wherein each of the front,
middle and rear portions comprise a top layer having a top surface,
wherein the top surface makes contact with a baby and wherein at
least a portion of the top surface is water-proof or
water-resistant; and a bottom layer attached to the top layer or a
middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom
surface makes contact with the user; and an adhesive layer disposed
on at least a portion of the bottom surface of at least one of the
front portion, the rear portion, or the middle portion, wherein the
adhesive layer makes contact with the user.
Inventors: |
Catrett; Kristy; (Claremont,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Catrett; Kristy |
Claremont |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
52109706 |
Appl. No.: |
14/313887 |
Filed: |
June 24, 2014 |
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Application
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61838839 |
Jun 24, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/46 |
Current CPC
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A41D 27/12 20130101;
A41B 13/00 20130101; A41D 1/215 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/46 |
International
Class: |
A41D 27/12 20060101
A41D027/12; A41D 1/00 20060101 A41D001/00; A41B 13/00 20060101
A41B013/00 |
Claims
1. A single-use baby burp device configured to drape over the
shoulder of a user comprising: a. a front portion, a rear portion,
and a middle portion joining the front portion with the rear
portion; wherein the front portion drapes over the chest of the
user when deployed, the middle portion drapes over the shoulder of
the user when deployed, and the rear portion drapes over the back
of the user when deployed; wherein each of the front, middle and
rear portions comprise i. a top layer having a top surface, wherein
the top surface makes contact with a baby when deployed and wherein
at least a portion of the top surface is water-proof or
water-resistant; and ii. a bottom layer attached to the top layer
or a middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom
surface makes contact with the user when deployed; b. an adhesive
layer disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface of at
least one of the front portion, the rear portion, or the middle
portion, wherein the adhesive layer makes contact with the user
when deployed; wherein a length of the single-use baby burp device
measured from an end of front portion to an end of rear portion is
from about 10 inches to about 30 inches.
2. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive
layer comprises an adhesive that removably adheres to a skin of the
user or to a top surface of a garment worn by the user when
deployed.
3. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive
layer is disposed on at least a portion of the middle portion.
4. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive
layer is disposed on at least a portion of the front portion and at
least a portion of the rear portion.
5. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein at least a
portion of the bottom surface is water-proof.
6. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the top
surface is comprised of plastic.
7. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive
layer is a single strip.
8. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein a width
measured at a longest point of the front portion and a width
measured at a longest point of the rear portion is from about 8
inches to about 12 inches.
9. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein a width
measured at a longest point of the middle portion is from about 3
inches to about 9 inches.
10. The single-use baby burp device of claim 1, wherein the middle
portion comprises a center and a first side and a second side,
wherein each of the first side and the second side join the front
portion and the rear portion, and wherein the first side and the
second side are symmetrical about the center.
11. A baby burp device configured to drape over the shoulder of a
user comprising: a. a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle
portion joining the front portion with the rear portion; wherein
the front portion drapes over the chest of the user when deployed,
the middle portion drapes over the shoulder of the user when
deployed, and the rear portion drapes over the back of the user
when deployed; wherein each of the front, middle and rear portions
comprise: i. a top layer having a top surface, wherein the top
surface makes contact with a baby when deployed; and ii. a bottom
layer attached to the top layer or a middle layer and having a
bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface makes contact with the
user when deployed; wherein at least a portion of top layer or at
least a portion of bottom layer is comprised of fabric.
12. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein the baby burp device
further comprises an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion
of the bottom surface of at least one of the front portion, the
rear portion, or the middle portion, wherein the adhesive layer
makes contact with the user when deployed, wherein the adhesive
layer comprises an adhesive that removably adheres to a skin of the
user or to a top surface of a garment worn by the user.
13. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein a length of the baby
burp device measured from a top end of the front portion to a top
end of the rear portion is from about 10 inches to about 30
inches.
14. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein the baby burp device
further comprises a middle layer disposed between the top layer and
the bottom layer, wherein the middle layer is attached to at least
a portion of the bottom layer.
15. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein at least a portion of
the bottom surface is water-proof.
16. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein a width measured at a
longest point of the front portion and a width measured at a
longest point of the rear portion is from about 5 inches to about
20 inches.
17. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein a width measured at a
longest point of the middle portion is from about 3 inches to about
9 inches.
18. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein the middle portion
comprises a center and a first side and a second side, wherein each
of the first side and the second side join the front portion and
the rear portion, and wherein the first side and the second side
are symmetrical about the center.
19. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein the baby burp device
is capable of being used multiple times.
20. The baby burp device of claim 11, wherein the bottom surface is
comprised of chenille.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional
application Ser. No. 61/838,839, filed on Jun. 24, 2013 and
entitled, "Baby Burp Cloth," the entire contents of which are
herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Many times, users such as caregivers, need to protect their
clothing and/or their skin from unwanted material, such as unwanted
regurgitated human material. For example, a caregiver may burp a
baby on his or her shoulder, but would want to protect his or her
clothing from regurgitated material or saliva from the baby. Baby
burp cloths may be placed on the shoulder of the caregiver, and the
baby placed on the baby burp cloth. However, these burp cloths tend
to slip and not remain in place, causing regurgitated material or
saliva to soil the caregiver's clothing or skin. Further, many
times, caregivers may not be able to wash the burp cloth to keep it
clean. Accordingly, a burp cloth less likely to slip, and more easy
to use, is needed.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In some embodiments, a single-use baby burp device
configured to drape over the shoulder of a user is provided. The
single-use baby burp device may include a front portion, a rear
portion, and a middle portion joining the front portion with the
rear portion. The front portion may drape over the chest of the
user when deployed, the middle portion may drape over the shoulder
of the user when deployed, and the rear portion may drape over the
back of the user when deployed. Each of the front, middle and rear
portions preferably comprise a top layer having a top surface,
wherein the top surface makes contact with a baby when the device
is deployed, and wherein at least a portion of the top surface is
water-proof or water-resistant; and a bottom layer attached to the
top layer or a middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein
the bottom surface makes contact with the user when the device is
deployed. The single-use baby burp device may also include an
adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface
of at least one of the front portion, the rear portion, or the
middle portion, wherein the adhesive layer makes contact with the
user when the device is deployed. The length of the single-use baby
burp device measured from an end of front portion to an end of rear
portion may be from about 10 inches to about 30 inches. In some
embodiments, the adhesive layer is disposed on at least a portion
of the front portion and at least a portion of the rear portion. In
some embodiments, at least a portion of the bottom surface is
water-proof
[0004] In some embodiments, a baby burp device configured to drape
over the shoulder of a user is provided. The baby burp device may
include a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion
joining the front portion with the rear portion; wherein the front
portion drapes over the chest of the user when deployed, the middle
portion drapes over the shoulder of the user when deployed, and the
rear portion drapes over the back of the user when deployed. Each
of the front, middle and rear portions may include a top layer
having a top surface, wherein the top surface makes contact with a
baby when deployed; and a bottom layer attached to the top layer or
a middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom
surface makes contact with the user when deployed. In these
embodiments, at least a portion of top layer or at least a portion
of bottom layer may be comprised of fabric. In some embodiments,
the baby burp device further comprises a middle layer disposed
between the top layer and the bottom layer, wherein the middle
layer is attached to at least a portion of the bottom layer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is top plan view of an embodiment of a baby burp
device of the present invention;
[0006] FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the baby burp device of FIG.
1;
[0007] FIG. 3 is a schematic of the baby burp device draped on a
shoulder of a user when deployed;
[0008] FIG. 4 is a schematic of baby burp device used for
breast-feeding a baby; and
[0009] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of baby burp device of FIG.
1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] The present invention is directed to a device which allows a
user or a caretaker to accurately position and to deploy it with
confidence that it will protect the caretaker's clothing and will
be resistant to repositioning. The device may be used in a daycare,
home, at a hospital or a medical clinic, nursing home, a dental
office as a dental bib, restaurant, and the like. For ease of
discussion, the present invention will be described in the context
of childcare in general and baby burping in particular. In this
regard, the device will be referred to as a "baby burp device." The
baby burp device may be used to burp the baby or breastfeed the
baby. It is to be understood, however, that the device is not
limited for use by babies and may be used, for example, by senior
citizens and nursing homes. In this regard, the device may be used
to protect the caregivers of senior citizens from unwanted material
regurgitated, for example, by the senior citizens.
[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1-5, baby burp device 100 includes one or
more sheets or layers. Preferably, baby burp device 100 includes at
least two sheets or layers, a top layer 102 and a bottom layer 104.
Top layer 102 and bottom layer 104 may be attached together at the
edges and/or pressed together at one or more points throughout baby
burp device 100. Preferably, top layer 102 includes top surface
102a, and bottom layer 104 includes bottom surface 104a. When
deployed, top surface 102a preferably makes contact with the baby,
and bottom surface 104a preferably makes contact with the user's
shoulder (or a garment worn by the user). "Deployed" or a
grammatical version thereof, when used in the context of the
present invention, refers to baby burp device 100 being in a usable
position or ready-to-use position, i.e., being draped over the
shoulder/garment of a user, or the like. In other embodiments, baby
burp device 100 consists of only one layer. In yet other
embodiments, baby burp device 100 includes more than two layers.
For example, baby burp device 100 may include three layers, i.e.,
top layer 102, bottom layer 104, and a middle 110 layer disposed
between top layer 102 and bottom layer 104. For example, in
embodiments wherein baby burp device 100 is washable and reusable,
middle layer 110 may be included.
[0012] Preferably, baby burp device 100 includes a front portion
106a, a rear portion 106b, and a middle portion 106c joining the
front portion 106a and the rear portion 106b. In certain
embodiments, front portion 106a, rear portion 106b, and middle
portion 106c may be formed from the same piece of material. In
these embodiments, reference to the foregoing portions describes
sections within baby burp device 100. These sections may not have
any clear boundaries. In other embodiments, front portion 106a,
rear portion 106b, and middle portion 106c may be attached together
(from, i.e., different pieces of material). When baby burp device
100 is deployed, front portion 106a drapes over chest of the user
and rear portion 106b drapes over back of the user. Use of the term
"portion(s)" to describe baby burp device 100 refers to sections
within baby burp device 100. As such, it is understood that each of
front portion 106a, rear portion 106b, and middle portion 106c
include any and all layers and surfaces that extend to that section
or region of baby burp device 100. For example, if baby burp device
100 includes top layer 102 and bottom layer 104, and top layer 102
and bottom layer 104 are of the same size and shape, then front
portion 106a on that particular baby burp device 100 would include
both layers. Additionally, and as shown in FIG. 1, each of front
portion 106a, rear portion 106b, and middle portion 106c may
include a center 106ai, a center 106bi, or a center 106ci,
respectively. Centers 106ai, 106bi, and 106ci preferably refer to
the center of each of the front portion 106a, rear portion 106b,
and middle portion 106c, respectively. Also, as shown in FIG. 1,
front portion 106a may include a first side 120a and a second side
120b, rear portion 106b may include a first side 122a and a second
side 122b, and middle portion 106c may include a first side 124a
and a second side 124b. The foregoing sides are not necessarily
separate pieces. In some embodiments, first side 120a and second
side 120b are symmetrical about center 106ai, first side 122a and
second side 122b are symmetrical about center 106bi, and/or first
side 124a and second side 124b are symmetrical about center 106ci.
In other embodiments, first side 120a and second side 120b are not
symmetrical about center 106ai, first side 122a and second side
122b are not symmetrical about center 106bi, and/or first side 124a
and second side 124b are not symmetrical about center 106ci. In
some embodiments, if an imaginary straight line is drawn
longitudinally from center 106ai, through center 106bi, to center
106ci, first side 120a and second side 120b would be mirror images
of each other, first side 122a and second side 122b would be mirror
images of each other, and first side 124a and second side 124b
would be mirror images of each other. In certain embodiments, front
portion 106a drapes over back of user, and rear portion 106b drapes
over chest of user.
[0013] In some embodiments, and as shown in FIG. 1, a transverse
width 130a measured at the longest point of front portion 106a,
and/or a transverse width 130b measured at the longest point of
rear portion 106b, is from about 5 to about 20 inches each, more
preferably, from about 8 to about 15 inches most preferably, about
10 inches. Further, a transverse width 130c measured at the longest
point of middle portion 106c is preferably from about 3 to about 9
inches, more preferably, from about 5 to about 8 inches. A
transverse width (not shown) measured at the shortest point of
middle portion 106c is preferably from about 1 to about 8 inches
and more preferably about 6 inches. Preferably, baby burp device
100 is an hour-glass shape and therefore, each of front portion
106a and rear portion 106b includes a substantially circular
portion. Front portion 106a and rear portion 106b may be the same
shape and size, or may be a different shape and size. At the
juncture of front portion 106a and rear portion 106b (i.e., middle
portion 106c), width 130c is preferably smaller. In other
embodiments, transverse width 130a measured at the longest point of
front portion 106a, and/or transverse width 130b measured at the
longest point of rear portion 106b, is less than about 5 inches or
greater than about 20 inches. In yet other embodiments, traverse
width 130c is less than about 3 inches or greater than about 9
inches. The foregoing transverse widths, however, may depart from
above in certain embodiments.
[0014] Baby burp device 100 is preferably of sufficient length to
drape over a user's shoulder and stay put in place when baby is
placed upon it. Preferably, and as shown in FIG. 2, baby burp
device 100 is from about 10 inches to about 30 inches in length
(measured longitudinally from end 112a of front portion 106a to end
112b of rear portion 106b); more preferably, from about 15 inches
to about 22 inches in length (measured longitudinally from end 112a
of front portion 106a to end 112b of rear portion 106b), and most
preferably, about 20 inches in length (measured longitudinally from
end 112a of front portion 106a to end 112b of rear portion 106b).
In other embodiments, baby burp device 100 is less than about 10
inches in length or greater than about 30 inches in length. In yet
other embodiments, length of baby burp device 100 may depart from
the foregoing.
[0015] In some embodiments, and as shown in FIG. 3, baby burp
device 100 is configured to drape over the user's shoulder when
deployed. In this regard, preferably, baby burp device 100 has an
hour-glass shape. Preferably, front portion 106a drapes over the
front (chest area) of user, and rear portion 106b drapes over the
rear (back area) of user. Middle portion 106c is disposed between
front portion 106a and rear portion 106b. The hour-glass shape
allows for better protection of the user's (i.e., mother's)
clothing from bodily fluids when burping, feeding, or holding a
baby, and allows baby burp device 100 to remain in place. In other
embodiments, baby burp device 100 may be configured in any other
shape without departing from the scope of the present invention.
The intended use of the device of the present invention may dictate
its shape and/or position on the body of the user/caregiver. In
this regard, it is to be understood that the device of the present
invention need not be draped over the user's shoulder when
deployed. For example, if intended to be used during breast
feeding, it may be draped/attached to a pillow (or any surface that
the baby is placed on while breast feeding). If the baby is placed
on a pillow while breast feeding, the device may be placed on the
pillow, and the baby on top of it, in order to prevent bodily
fluids from touching the pillow. Alternatively, the device of the
present invention may be at least partially placed, for example, on
the chest/belly of the user (i.e., mother) when breast-feeding in
order to protect the clothing/skin from bodily fluids. For example,
and as best shown in FIG. 4, middle portion of baby burp device 100
may be disposed under a woman's breast or behind the baby's back.
Front portion may be disposed (or attached) to the top of woman's
arm, while rear portion may be situated under the baby and/or to
the side of the baby. In this regard, rear portion may be used to
wipe the baby's face, or the like. Accordingly, the use of "front"
and "rear" to describe portions of baby burp device 100 are for
ease of description only, and are not intended to limit the
placement of the device on the user in any way.
[0016] Baby burp device 100 may be disposable or "single-use"
("disposable" and "single-use" are interchangeable). As such, baby
burp device 100 may be disposed of after a single use. Of course,
however, if, after a single use, baby burp device 100 is not
soiled, it can be used again (i.e., as a paper towel can be). A
single-use baby burp device, however, is not intended to be washed
and re-used (i.e., like a paper napkin) In other embodiments, baby
burp device 100 is not disposable, and is washable re-usable.
[0017] The selection of materials may be dictated by whether baby
burp device 100 is disposable or single-use or
washable/re-usable.
[0018] In embodiments wherein baby burp device 100 is disposable or
single-use, baby burp device 100 may be comprised of material that
is relatively inexpensive. In some embodiments, at least a portion
of top surface 102a and/or top layer 102 is water-proof and/or
water-resistant. Any suitable water-proof and/or water-resistant
material may be used. In some embodiments, all of top surface 102a
and/or top layer 102 is water-proof and/or water-resistant. In some
embodiments, at least a portion of top surface 102a of top layer
102 is not water-absorbent, and/or not comprised of fabric. In some
embodiments, top layer 102 and/or top surface 102a is not
water-proof and/or water-resistant. Exemplary materials for top
layer 102 and/or top surface 102a include, but are not limited to,
any water-proof and/or water-resistant material, any non-toxic,
flexible material, 100% polyester, any non-woven material,
non-woven polyester and rayon and/or spunlace, plastic,
moisture-proof and/or water-resistant plastic, moisture-proof
and/or water-resistant polypropylene, moisture-proof and/or
water-resistant polyethylene, polyethylene perforated film, fabric,
cotton, combinations thereof, mixtures thereof, and the like. In
some embodiments, top layer 102 and/or top surface 102a does not
include fabric. In other embodiments, baby burp device 100 is
reusable and washable. In these embodiments, top surface 102a may
be comprised of fabric. Preferably, top layer 102 has no other
layer disposed on top of it.
[0019] As shown in FIG. 1 baby burp device 100 may include one or
more middle layers 110 (referred to herein singularly and
collectively as "110"). Middle layer 110 may or may not be
water-proof and/or water-resistant. In some embodiments, middle
layer 110 is absorbent. Suitable materials for middle layer 110
include, but or not limited to, polypropylene and wood pulp blend,
polypropylene and natural fiber blend wood pulp, bi-component fiber
blend, wood pulp, SAP (super absorbent polymer) gel, wood cellulose
fibers, non-woven cover encasing viscose fibers, fluff pulp,
fabric, cotton, plastic, water-proof and/or water-resistant
material, combinations thereof, mixtures thereof, and the like. In
some embodiments, middle layer 110 does not include absorbent
material and/or fabric. Middle layer 110 may be of any size
relative to top layer 102 and/or bottom layer 104. In some
embodiments, middle layer 110 is the same shape and size as top
layer 102 and/or bottom layer 104. In some embodiments, middle
layer 110 is omitted.
[0020] Bottom layer 104 includes bottom surface 104a. Bottom layer
104 and/or bottom surface 104a may or may not be water-proof and/or
water-resistant. In some embodiments, bottom layer 104 and/or
bottom surface 104a is water-proof, and/or at least a portion of
bottom layer 104 and/or bottom surface 104a is water-proof and/or
water-resistant. Exemplary materials for bottom layer 104/bottom
surface 104a include, but are not limited to, plastic, fabric,
polyethylene, calcium carbonate, polypropylene, cotton or other
absorbent material, resin and ingeo blend, cornstarch, laminating
film, any water-proof and/or water-resistant, flexible material,
chenille fabric, chenille cord, combinations thereof, mixtures
thereof, and the like. In some embodiments, the use of chenille in
bottom layer 104/bottom surface 104a prevents baby burp device 100
from slipping and/or holds baby burp device 100 in place when
deployed on user's shoulder/garment. In some embodiments, bottom
layer 104 is omitted.
[0021] Baby burp device 100 may include an adhesive layer 108
disposed on bottom layer 104 and/or bottom surface 104a. As used
herein, "adhesive" may refer to material that tends to adhere,
including a coarse material or rough material that tends to adhere,
at least temporarily. Preferably, adhesive layer 108 is disposed
substantially in the middle of bottom layer 104 (i.e., of middle
portion 106c). Adhesive layer 108 may be any length, width, or
configuration; however, is preferred that at least a portion of
adhesive layer 108 is disposed on the part of bottom surface 104a
at front portion 106a and at least a portion of adhesive layer 108
is disposed on part of bottom surface 104a at rear portion 106b.
Preferably, adhesive layer 108 comprises an adhesive and one or
more pull-tabs (or "coverings") such as film agents that cover the
pressure sensitive adhesive. Pulling the pull-tab(s) exposes the
adhesive. In this manner, the user can pull on the pull-tab, remove
the same, and expose the adhesive. Preferably, adhesive is
pressure-sensitive adhesive. Exemplary materials for the adhesive
include, but are not limited to, pressure sensitive adhesive tape,
differential adhesive tape, elastic gum, synthetic resin, hygienic
hot melt adhesive or tape, combinations thereof, and the like. Any
materials now known or later contemplated that provide removable
adhesiveness are suitable. In other embodiments, adhesive layer 108
is omitted.
[0022] The layers of baby burp device 100 may be attached to each
other by any means known in the art. Exemplary materials to seal or
attach the various layers together include, but are not limited,
to, ultrasonic bonding, stitch bonding flexible glue, spray
adhesive, and the like.
[0023] Baby burp device 100 may be attached, for example, on the
user's shoulder by removable attachment with adhesive layer 108 (or
adhesive). Attaching the baby burp cloth 100 to the shoulder via
adhesive layer 108 holds the baby burp device 100 in place and
prevents it from moving around the user's shoulder. Preferably,
adhesive is a single strip. It is to be understood, however, that
adhesive may be comprised of multiple strips, configurations and/or
shapes. For example, adhesive may be comprised of a series of
adhesive circular adhesive materials. Any shape, type, and/or
configuration may be used. Additionally, the shape, type and/or
configuration may be dictated by the intended use of baby burp
device 100. For example, a baby burp device 100 intended to be used
for breast feeding (and therefore, possibly intended to stick to
user's skin), baby burp device 100 may have a different adhesive
configuration than one intended to be used for burping a baby on a
shoulder (and therefore, most likely to make contact with user's
clothing rather than skin)
[0024] Preferably, the stickiness (or tackiness) of adhesive is
sufficient to hold baby burp device 100 in place on, for example, a
caregiver's shoulder. It is preferred, however, that the stickiness
of adhesive is chosen such that baby burp device 100 is easily
removed from the caregiver's shoulder (and it doesn't need to be
pulled off with much force). Furthermore, if baby burp device 100
is reusable, the stickiness of adhesive is chosen such that it can
peel off of a shoulder, and stick back on the same or a different
caregiver's shoulder when baby burp cloth device 100 is used
again.
[0025] In some embodiments, at least a portion of adhesive layer
108 is not disposed on front portion 106a and/or rear portion 106b
(and only disposed on middle portion 106c). In yet other
embodiments, adhesive layer 108 is omitted. In yet other
embodiments, baby burp device 100 is comprised of more than one
adhesive layer 108. In some embodiments, in lieu of adhesive layer
108, or in conjunction with adhesive layer 108, any other means of
attachment to the user may be used.
[0026] Preferably, a number of disposable baby burp devices 100 are
packaged together in a disposable bag, box, or package. In some
embodiments, a single baby burp device 100 is packaged within a
disposable bag, box, or package.
[0027] In one embodiment, a kit is provided. The kit may include
one or more baby burp devices 100 and instructions for use. The kit
may be packaged in plastic or the like.
[0028] The various features of the invention described herein can
be implemented in different systems without departing from the
invention. It should be noted that the foregoing embodiments are
merely examples and are not to be construed as limiting the
invention. The description of the embodiments is intended to be
illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. As such,
the present teachings can be readily applied to other types of
apparatuses and many alternatives, modifications, and variations
will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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