Beds – Support for users body or part thereof – Specially adapted for infant support
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-25
2001-08-07
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3628)
Beds
Support for users body or part thereof
Specially adapted for infant support
C005S947000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06269503
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of baby changing stations that may be mounted to a wall or alternatively to counter top surfaces and more specifically baby changing stations which incorporate an audio module which provides instructions or other data to a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Baby changing stations are used predominantly in public restrooms such as airports, restaurants and grocery stores to assist parents who are changing a baby's soiled diaper. The changing stations are typically mounted on a vertical wall, or alternatively to a horizontal planer surface such as a counter top. In use, a typical changing station requires the changing platform to be folded down to a position of use, a sanitary material placed over the surface on which the baby is positioned, and a restraining harness secured to the baby for safety purposes. Unfortunately, many types and designs of diaper changing stations exist with different features and modes of operation. Thus, it would be beneficial for the instructions of use to be provided in a voice messaging system which would quickly and efficiently provide instructions to illiterates, the blind, and others which have difficulty understanding the use of such an apparatus.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide a diaper changing station which has a prerecorded audio message which provides specific instructions regarding the proper use of the diaper changing station or other informational data. In one embodiment of the present invention the voice message is activated upon the lowering of the changing bed of the diaper changing unit. Alternatively, the voice message may be activated by a manually depressed switch or lever, or by a motion sensor that detects that a user is approaching the diaper changing station.
Thus, in one aspect of the present invention, a diaper changing station with prerecorded voice instructions is provided which comprises an attachment section adapted for securement to a vertical surface; a changing station platform pivotally connected to said first section which travels between a first closed position and a second open position of use, wherein in said second open position said changing platform is in a substantially horizontal position for supporting an infant, means for providing an audio message comprising a means for storing said audio message and a triggering mechanism and a speaker which may or may not be interconnected to the diaper changing station.
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Browne Lynne H.
Conley Fredrick
Koala Corporation
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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