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US-12616315-B2 - Portable changing table device

US12616315B2US 12616315 B2US12616315 B2US 12616315B2US-12616315-B2

Abstract

A portable changing table device for folding and porting, allowing a user to transport items within the changing table while folded includes a platform having a base wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The platform includes a first section that is pivotably coupled to a second section. The first and second sections pivot together into a folded configuration wherein the peripheral wall on the first section contacts the peripheral wall on the second section. A central hinge pivotably couples the first section to the second section. A plurality of legs is removably coupled to the platform to support the platform above a ground surface. Each leg of the plurality of legs is pivotably coupled to a bottom side of the base wall whereby each of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the bottom side of the base wall.

Inventors

  • Elaina Williams

Assignees

  • Elaina Williams

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20231113

Claims (15)

  1. 1 . A collapsible changing table assembly comprising: a platform having a base wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base wall, the base wall having a top side and a bottom side, the platform including a first section being pivotably coupled to a second section, the first and second sections pivoting together into a folded configuration wherein the peripheral wall on the first section contacts the peripheral wall on the second section; a central hinge pivotably coupling the first section to the second section, the central hinge being positioned at a junction between the first section and the second section; a plurality of legs being coupled to the platform, the plurality of legs being configured to support the platform above a ground surface, each leg of the plurality of legs being pivotably coupled to the bottom side of the base wall whereby each of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the bottom side of the base wall; and a plurality of couplers, each of the plurality of couplers releasably coupling an associated one of the plurality of legs with the platform, each of the plurality of couplers further comprising: a receiver being coupled to a top end of each of the plurality of legs, the receiver having a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall defining an inner space; a catch being coupled to the receiver and positioned within the inner space, the catch being retractable into the inner space of the receiver to release the associated one of the plurality of legs from the platform; the receiver having a receiver hole therein, the catch extending through the receiver hole from the inner space to engage the associated one of the plurality of legs with the platform, the catch being retractable to be positioned within the inner space and outside the receiver hole whereby the associated one of the plurality of legs is movable relative to the receiver; and an attachment being configured to releasably engage the receiver, the attachment being coupled to the bottom side of the base wall, the attachment having an attachment hole therein, the receiver slidably engaging the attachment such that the receiver hole is aligned with the attachment hole when the associated one of the plurality of legs is coupled to the platform, the catch extending outwardly from the receiver hole and the attachment hole thereby coupling the associated one of the plurality of legs to the platform.
  2. 2 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform has an oval clamshell shape.
  3. 3 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , the peripheral wall further comprising a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side.
  4. 4 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 3 , the central hinge further comprising: a first hinge portion being positioned on an upper edge of the first lateral side; and a second hinge portion being positioned on an upper edge of the second lateral side.
  5. 5 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , each leg of the plurality of legs further comprising: a first shaft being telescopically coupled to a second shaft, the second shaft being nested within the first shaft such that the second shaft is extendable relative to the first shaft; a foot being coupled to the second shaft, the foot being configured to stabilize a respective one of the plurality of legs on the ground surface; and a retainer being engaged with the first and second shafts to releasably secure the first and second shafts at a selected position relative to each other.
  6. 6 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 5 , the retainer further comprising a detent mounted on the first shaft and extending through one of a plurality of aligned apertures extending through the second shaft.
  7. 7 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , each leg of the plurality of legs further comprising: a pair of arms being coupled to a respective one of the plurality of legs, the pair of arms being spaced from each other defining a channel; and a leg fastener being coupled to the pair of arms and extending through the channel, the pair of arms pivoting around the leg fastener whereby the respective one of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the platform.
  8. 8 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , wherein two legs of the plurality of legs are couplable to the first section and two legs of the plurality of legs are couplable to the second section.
  9. 9 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a grip being coupled to an exterior surface of the peripheral wall, the grip being configured to facilitate a user in carrying the platform by hand when the platform is in the folded configuration.
  10. 10 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a shoulder strap being coupled to the exterior surface of the peripheral wall, the shoulder strap being configured to facilitate a user in carrying the platform over a shoulder when the platform is in the folded configuration.
  11. 11 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a safety strap being coupled to the platform, the safety strap extending across the top side of the base wall.
  12. 12 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 11 , the safety strap further comprising a flexible material.
  13. 13 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 11 , wherein the safety strap has a break therein to define a first end and a second end.
  14. 14 . The collapsible changing table assembly of claim 13 , further comprising a strap fastener being attached to the safety strap and being configured to releasably secure the first end to the second end.
  15. 15 . A collapsible changing table assembly comprising: a platform having a base wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base wall, the base wall having a top side and a bottom side, the peripheral wall having a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side, the platform having an oval clamshell shape, the platform including: a first section being pivotably coupled to a second section, the first and second sections pivoting together into a folded configuration wherein the peripheral wall on the first section contacts the peripheral wall on the second section to define an interior area; a central hinge pivotably coupling the first section to the second section, the central hinge being positioned at a junction between the first section and the second section, the central hinge comprising: a first hinge portion being positioned on an upper edge of the first lateral side; a second hinge portion being positioned on an upper edge of the second lateral side; a plurality of legs being removably coupled to the platform, the plurality of legs being configured to support the platform above a ground surface, each leg of the plurality of legs comprising: a first shaft being telescopically coupled to a second shaft, the second shaft being nested within the first shaft such that the second shaft is extendable relative to the first shaft; a foot being coupled to the second shaft, the foot being configured to stabilize a respective one of the plurality of legs on the ground surface; a retainer being engaged with the first and second shafts to releasably secure the first and second shafts at a selected position relative to each other, the retainer comprising: a detent mounted on the first shaft and extending through one of a plurality of aligned apertures extending through the second shaft; each of the plurality of legs being pivotably coupled to the bottom side of the base wall whereby each of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the bottom side of the base wall, each leg of the plurality of legs including: a pair of arms being coupled to a respective one of the plurality of legs, the pair of arms being spaced from each other defining a channel; a leg fastener being coupled to the pair of arms and extending through the channel, the pair of arms pivoting around the leg fastener whereby the respective one of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the platform; wherein two legs of the plurality of legs are couplable to the first section and two legs of the plurality of legs are couplable to the second section; a plurality of couplers, each of the plurality of couplers releasably coupling an associated one of the plurality of legs with the platform, each of the plurality of couplers comprising: a receiver being coupled to a top end of each of the plurality of legs, the receiver having a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall defining an inner space; a catch being coupled to the receiver and positioned within the inner space, the catch being retractable into the inner space of the receiver to release the associated one of the plurality of legs from the platform; the receiver having a receiver hole therein, the catch extending through the receiver hole from the inner space to engage the associated one of the plurality of legs with the platform, the catch being retractable to be positioned within the inner space and outside the receiver hole whereby the associated one of the plurality of legs is movable relative to the receiver; an attachment being configured to releasably engage the receiver, the attachment being coupled to the bottom side of the base wall, the attachment having an attachment hole therein, the receiver slidably engaging the attachment such that the receiver hole is aligned with the attachment hole when the associated one of the plurality of legs is coupled to the platform, the catch extending outwardly from the receiver hole and the attachment hole thereby coupling the associated one of the plurality of legs to the platform; a grip being coupled to an exterior surface of the peripheral wall, the grip being configured to facilitate a user in carrying the platform by hand when the platform is in the folded configuration, the grip being positioned on the front side of the peripheral wall; a shoulder strap being coupled to the exterior surface of the peripheral wall, the shoulder strap being configured to facilitate the user in carrying the platform over a shoulder when the platform is in the folded configuration, the shoulder strap being coupled to each of the first and second lateral sides of the peripheral wall and extending over the front side of the peripheral wall; a safety strap being coupled to the platform, the safety strap extending across the top side of the base wall, the safety strap having a break therein to define a first end and a second end, the safety strap comprising a flexible material, the safety strap being coupled to an interior surface of the first and second lateral sides of the peripheral wall; and a strap fastener being attached to the safety strap and being configured to releasably secure the first end to the second end.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT Not Applicable INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC OR AS A TEXT FILE VIA THE OFFICE ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR JOINT INVENTOR Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The disclosure relates to changing tables and more particularly pertains to a new changing table for folding and porting, allowing a user to transport items within the changing table while folded. (2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98 The prior art relates to changing tables. Parents of infants and toddlers use changing tables regularly. The prior art discloses changing tables for use in a stationary location, such as in the home or in a public restroom. For example, some changing tables for use in the home include padded surfaces so that the table can be used as a crib when the child is napping. Other changing tables have collapsible frames that hold a pad or sheet on which the child is placed while the child is being changed. Portability of infant care accessories is an increasingly important consideration among consumers. When the parent is not at home, it is important to have a safe, clean area to change the diaper of the infant or toddler. Such parents typically carry numerous items with them for the child, including extra diapers, toys, clothes, wipes, bottles, and other accessories. Thus, there is a need in the art for a changing table that can be easily transported, along with all of the other items and accessories, when the parent and child are outside of the home. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a platform having a base wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The base wall has a top side and a bottom side. The platform includes a first section that is pivotably coupled to a second section. The first and second sections pivot together into a folded configuration wherein the peripheral wall on the first section contacts the peripheral wall on the second section. A central hinge pivotably couples the first section to the second section. The central hinge is positioned at a junction between the first section and the second section. A plurality of legs is removably coupled to the platform. The plurality of legs is configured to support the platform above a ground surface. Each leg of the plurality of legs is pivotably coupled to the bottom side of the base wall whereby each of the plurality of legs pivots upwardly toward the bottom side of the base wall. There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S) The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a portable changing table device according to an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 6 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new changing table embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described. As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the portable changing table device 10 generally comprises a platform 12 having a base wall 14 and a peripheral wall 16 extending upwardly from the base wall 14. The base wall 14 has a top side 18 and a bottom side 20. The peripheral wall 16 has a front side 22, a rear side 24, a first lateral side 26, and a second lateral side 28. The platform 12 may have an oval clamshell shape. The platform 12 generally also includes a f