Diaper with integral wiping cloth and disposal container

A disposable diaper with an integral wiping cloth and disposal container forming an integrated baby changing system is disclosed. The disposable diaper has a skin contacting moisture absorbing inner surface and a waterproof environment interfacing outer surface. A storage container means is mounted to the outer surface of the diaper and includes a liquid impermeable membrance formed so as to define a sulable pocket for retaining a towelette therein in the moistened state until such time as the towelette is needed for wiping the skin. The pocket is expandable to form a disposal container for the soiled diaper and the spent towelette. A moist towelette is adapted to be stored within the storage container means.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
This invention relates generally to the field of disposable diapers and 
more specifically to the field of diapers that include an integral wiping 
cloth and disposal container. 
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
Disposable infant diapers are well known as are moistened towelettes and 
disposal bags. Under normal home conditions, these items are normally 
found in the home nursery and it is usually not a problem to change a 
soiled diaper, the normal required materials being a clean fresh diaper, a 
number of moist towels or disposable towelettes and a disposal container. 
However, when traveling with a child, transporting the above noted items 
in a changing bag or other type of container can become troublesome. None 
of the aforementioned items is overly burdensome to transport 
individually, however, collectively, the entire grouping can be difficult 
to transport due to its bulkiness and weight. 
In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to 
provide a baby changing system which is lightweight and compact. 
It is another object of the present invention to provide a baby changing 
system which is easily transportable. 
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a baby 
changing system which is easily disposable. 
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a baby 
changing system which includes all of the necessities required to change a 
baby in a single item. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a disposable 
diaper, wipe and disposal container forming a integrated baby changing 
system. The disposable diaper has a skin contacting moisture absorbing 
inner surface and a waterproof environment interfacing outer surface. A 
disposal container means is mounted to the outer surface of the diaper and 
includes a liquid impermeable membrane formed so as to define a sealable 
pocket for retaining a towelette therein in the moistened state until such 
time as the towelette is needed for wiping the skin. The pocket is 
expandable to form a disposal container for the soiled diaper and the 
spent towelette. A moist towelette is adapted to be stored within the 
storage container means.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENT 
While the present invention will be described more fully hereinafter, it is 
to be understood at the outset that persons of skill in the art may modify 
the invention herein described while still achieving the favorable results 
of the invention. Accordingly, the description which follows is to be 
understood as a broad teaching disclosure directed to persons of skill in 
the appropriate arts, and not as limiting upon the present invention. 
Referring more specifically to the drawings, and particularly to FIG. 1, 
the baby changing system is shown being worn by an infant. In general, a 
diaper 10 of convention construction is employed. The diaper 10 includes a 
skin contacting moisture absorbing inner surface 12 and a waterproof 
environment interfacing outer surface 14 with a moisture absorbing 
material sandwiched therebetween. 
As shown in FIGS. 3 through 5, a storage container means or storage 
container generally indicated at 20 is mounted via suitable means such as 
glue or fusion to the outer surface of the diaper 10 (as best shown in 
FIG. 3). The storage container means 20 takes the form of a liquid 
impermeable membrane 22 which is formed into a sealable pocket for 
retaining a towelette therein in the moistened state. When it is desired 
to use the towelette for wiping the skin, the pocket is opened and the 
towelette is removed therefrom. As shown in FIG. 5, the pocket expands and 
forms a disposal container for the soiled diaper and the spent towelette. 
The liquid impermeable membrane in the illustrated embodiment takes the 
form of a circular plastic disk and includes a hem 24 located proximate 
its outer peripheral edge. A drawstring or string 26 is provided and is 
slidably mounted within the hem 24. The hem 24 also includes a pair of 
oppositely positioned cut out portions 25 for providing ease of access to 
the drawstring 26 which may also contain a scent or deodorant. 
FIGS. 2a through illustrate the formation of the storage container means 
20. First, a substantially circular plastic disk (FIG. 2a) is folded into 
a cone shape (FIG. 2b). Then the edges of the cone are folded inward and 
may be held in place by a suitable light adhesive or fusion process which 
will not interfere with the opening of the pocket. Next, the towelette is 
inserted into the pocket and finally, the top flap is folded down and is 
similarly held in place by a light adhesive (FIG. 2c). The completed 
pocket is illustrated in FIG. 2d. The edges of the cone may also be tucked 
inside forming pleats for a neater looking pocket. 
In use, the storage container means 20 is secured to the outer surface 14 
of the diaper 10 so as to overlie the child's buttox as shown in FIG. 1 
until such time as the towelette is needed for wiping the skin. When the 
diaper becomes soiled, it is removed from the child and the storage 
container means is then opened and the towelette is removed. The child is 
cleaned and the storage container means 20 is opened so as to receive the 
soiled diaper and the towelette. As best shown in FIG. 6, the entire 
package is then closed by pulling the drawstring 26. 
It will be noted that the storage container means as shown in FIG. 2d may 
be employed as a diaper disposal and child clean-up system separate and 
apart from the diaper, and thus, may be sold individually. Of course, the 
pocket may contain a varying number of towelettes and the storage 
container means 20 may also include a visual indicator means, such as a 
colored adhesive-backed strip which may be used to close the pocket flap 
and which indicates the number of towelettes contained in the pocket. In 
this manner, the parent can choose an appropriate pocket depending on the 
extent to which the diaper may be soiled. Pockets sold in this manner will 
contain a suitable adhesive backing for attaching to the diaper. 
Throughout this specification the word diaper has been used in conjunction 
with infants. However, it will be noted that the concept may easily be 
extened to sanitary napkins and to larger size diapers such as might be 
worn by incontinent or otherwise infirmed adults. 
In the drawings and specification, there has been set forth a preferred 
embodiment of the invention, and although specific terms are employed, 
they are used in a genuine and descriptive sense only and not for purposes 
of limitation.