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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2002
John A. Helmsderfer, Cincinnati, OH (US);
John A. Helmsderfer, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and cover at least a portion of the bottom surface and to be generally exposed when the support platform is in the closed position. A frame structure is configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform for securement thereto. The frame structure secures the panel with the support platform. A lip is formed around the side surfaces of the platform. An edge of the frame structure abuts the lip when the frame structure engages the support platform to present a seamless appearance. In another aspect, the changing station includes a backer plate coupled to the base and having a cleat. Another backer plate is mounted to a wall and has a cleat. The station backer plate is positioned to engage the cleat of the wall backer plate for supporting the base when the diaper changing station is mounted to a wall.