Disposable diaper changing assembly
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsKeenan M. Thompson, Daniel J. Heuer, Craig M. Thoms
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Abstract
A distinctive composite article has a package with a compartment for containing an article, and a drape. The drape has an end that is attached to an outer surface of the package. The drape is folded, and the package is folded about the drape for storage. In use, the package and then the drape are unfolded. The package may be opened to access the article(s) located within.
Claims20
A disposable assembly relating to the changing of a disposable garment, the assembly comprising:
- a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end and a drape width;
- a package having a first compartment, a package width, and an accessible outer surface located opposite an attachment outer surface, the attachment outer surface defining an attachment area;
- wherein the disposable garment is disposed in the first compartment;
- and
- wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape.
A disposable assembly used to protect a surface for performing a task, the disposable assembly comprising:
- a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end;
- a package having a first compartment and a second compartment, and an accessible outer surface opposite an attachment outer surface, the attachment outer surface defining an attachment area;
- and
- a first article disposed in the first compartment and a second article disposed in the second compartment;
- wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape.
A method of protecting a surface for performing a change of an absorbent garment comprising:
- providing a disposable assembly in a storage condition, the disposable assembly comprising a drape defined by a sheet having a terminal end opposite a free end;
- a package having a first compartment;
- and a disposable garment disposed in the first compartment;
- wherein the terminal end of the drape is attached to the attachment outer surface of the package so that only a portion of the attachment area is covered by the drape;
- deploying the disposable assembly onto a support surface;
- opening the first compartment;
- and
- removing the absorbent garment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.