DIAPER PAD FANNY PACK

Abstract

A diaper pad fanny pack has a diaper pad that is folded into a fanny pack and is positioned on a user to wear handsfree such as on a hip or over the shoulder. Fold lines positioned long the pad allow a user to fold the pad into a pack. When in an open position, the pad is unrolled and laid flat. There are compartments on the outer and inner surface of the diaper pad fanny pack to hold items such as diapers, wipes, change of clothes and sanitizers.

Claims

1. A diaper pad fanny pack comprising: a diaper pad having a length, fold lines disposed on the length of said pad, wherein said pad may be folded on said fold lines forming a closed diaper pad position; wings, wherein said wings are disposed at sides of said length of said diaper pad; and at least one strap having a first end and a second end, each said first ends of said strap being affixed to one of said wings, wherein said strap may be dimensioned and configured to place said pad, motionless, on a user.

2. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 1, wherein the pack exposes an inner surface when in an open position.

3. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 2, wherein said inner surface has a sanitary coat and is wipeable.

4. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 2, further comprising at least one compartment on said inner surface.

5. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 4, wherein the pocket is dimensioned and configured to receive wipes.

6. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 4, wherein the pocket is dimensioned and configured to receive diapers.

7. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 4, wherein the pocket is dimensioned and configured to receive a change of clothes.

8. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 1, further comprising at least one compartment on an outer surface of the pack.

9. The diaper pad fanny pack of claim 1, wherein said strap includes mating fasteners disposed at each said second ends of the strap.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 shows a diaper pad fanny pack of the present invention in a closed position.

[0009] FIG. 2A shows the diaper pad fanny pack shown in FIG. 1 with straps open.

[0010] FIG. 2B shows the front and back views of the diaper pad fanny pack shown in FIG. 1 with straps open.

[0011] FIG. 3A shows the inside of the diaper pad fanny pack of the present invention in an open position with straps hidden.

[0012] FIG. 3B shows the outside and inside views of the diaper pad fanny pack of the present invention in the open position.

[0013] FIG. 4 shows another view similar to FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 5 shows another view similar to FIG. 3A with accoutrements placed in pockets.

[0015] FIG. 6 shows another view similar to FIG. 3A with accoutrements placed in pockets.

[0016] FIG. 7 shows another view similar to FIG. 3A.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The diaper pad fanny pack 100 of the present invention is generally shown in FIG. 1. See also FIG. 4. The diaper pad fanny pack 100 has a main body 200 and straps 300 depending from wings 220. See FIGS. 2A and 2B. The wings 220 are positioned at each side of the pack 100, specifically at the horizontal sides of the pack 100. The wings 220 are placed so the straps 300 will secure the pack 100 on a user in a stationary manner. With the straps 300 securing the pack 100 in a horizontal position the pack 100 will not move or flail around. Alternative embodiments may exist in ways to secure more than one side of the pack 100 to a user.

[0018] The straps 300 are shown having two parts that employs fastener 350 comprising parts 352, 354. Female fastener portion 352 and male fastener portion 354 are mating. Fastener 450 is shown in a closed position on the face of the body 200. On the rear of the body 200 is a pocket 520. Pocket 520 is shown with a zipper fastener, but may be closed in any other manner or left open. In one embodiment, pocket 520 may be a small zippered compartment that is used to hold keys, money or a wallet.

[0019] FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 5-7, show the pack 100 in an unfolded, open position. In this position, fastener 450 is shown detached exposing female fastener portion 452 and male fastener portion 454. Fasteners 452 and 454 are mating. Strap 400 is used with the fastener 450. In the open position an outer surface shows the fastener parts 452, 454 and pocket 520. An inner surface of the pack 100 shows first end 210, wings 220 which holds straps 300, pad body 230 and second end 240. Pockets 530 and 540 are shown at the second end 240 on the inner surface. Pocket 530 is a zippered pocket and pocket 540 is a mesh pocket. Collectively, pockets 520, 530, 540 are storage units or compartments 500 for retaining diapers, changing needs such as wipes, ointment, hand sanitizer as well as other accessories such as keys.

[0020] Pack 100 is a portable childcare accessory in that the straps 300 allows a user to hold the pack hands-free. See FIG. 4. The pack 100 provides a comfortable, minimal design with padding for a baby, but without the bulk of a traditional diaper bag. The pack 100 provides a minimal way to carry just the essentials for an active day with a child.

[0021] The pack 100 can be made of a coated, sanitary, wipeable diaper changing pad integrated with compartments 500 for wipes, diapers and a change of clothes. The pack 100 can be folded and comfortably worn on the waist, over a single shoulder or worn as a bandolero, across the chest.

[0022] It will be appreciated to those skilled in the art that the preceding examples are exemplary and not limiting. It is intended that all permutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements thereto are apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the specification and a study of the drawings are included within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. It is therefore intended that the following appended claims include all such modifications, permutations, and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of these teachings.