WRAP AND INFANT SUPPORT SYSTEM
An improved wrap and infant support system that is unobtrusive and includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion and lower portion are selectively secured to one another. The upper portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the head of an infant, and the lower portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the body of an infant. The upper portion and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
The present non-provisional patent application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/705,734, filed on Feb. 15, 2010, and entitled “INFANT SUPPORT SYSTEM.”
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an improved wrap and infant support system. As is well known, infants do not have developed neck muscles, which would allow the infant to control its head. Therefore, the head and body of the infant must be supported with care to prevent injury to the infant. Extreme care must be exercised to provide the adequate support to the head and body for preventing injury, especially while passing the infant from one individual to another.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an improved wrap and infant support system. As is well known, infants do not have developed neck muscles, which would allow the infant to control its head. Therefore, the head and body of the infant must be supported with care to prevent injury to the infant. Extreme care must be exercised to provide the adequate support to the head and body for preventing injury, especially while passing the infant from one individual to another.
It is therefore desirable to provide an improved wrap and infant support system that would adequately support the body and head of the infant, while being unobtrusive. It is also desirable to provide an improved wrap and infant support system that would provide adequate support to the body and head of the infant, while being unobtrusive and providing comfort and warmth.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAccording to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for supporting an infant includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the head of an infant, and the lower portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the body of an infant. The system includes a wrap for receiving the frame, and the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a top cover that is disposed on the upper portion of the frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a lower portion that has two distal ends that are in a spaced-apart arrangement.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a neck portion positioned between the upper portion and lower portion for receiving a neck cover.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a pocket disposed on the wrap for receiving the feet of an infant.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a pair of sheaths disposed on the wrap for receiving the frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a pouch disposed on the wrap for receiving the frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a system for supporting an infant includes a frame having an upper portion, a neck portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the head of an infant, and the lower portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the body of an infant. The neck portion of the frame engages the upper portion and the lower portion for receiving the neck of an infant. The system includes a wrap for receiving the frame, whereby the upper portion, the neck portion, and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wrap that has sides for covering the infant placed therein.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes an upper portion and a lower portion of the frame that is selectively secured to one another.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a cover disposed on the frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a locking mechanism for selectively securing the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame to one another.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a padded frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a side locking mechanism for selectively securing the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a frame having an upper portion, a neck portion, and a lower portion, whereby the upper portion of the frame is selectively secured to the lower portion of the frame. The upper portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the head of an infant and having a predetermined diameter that is greater than the diameter of the infant's head the upper portion is designed to receive. The lower portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving the body of an infant while allowing the legs of the infant to protrude off an edge of the lower portion, but providing support to the body of the infant and having a predetermined diameter that is greater than the diameter of the infant's body the lower portion is designed to receive. The neck portion of the frame engages the upper portion to the lower portion for receiving the neck of an infant. The upper portion, the neck portion, and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
According to yet another embodiment of the invention, a wrap for providing comfort and warmth to an infant that includes a pouch disposed on the wrap for receiving a frame, wherein the frame has an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a head of an infant and the lower portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a body of an infant, and the pouch has a shape that is substantially the same as that of the lower portion of the frame.
The present invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to the various drawings, in which like reference numbers denote like method steps and/or system components, respectively, and in which:
Referring now specifically to the drawings, an exemplary improved wrap and infant support system are illustrated in
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The distal ends of the frame 22, as shown in
A wrap 12 is selectively secured to the infant support system 16. As illustrated in
The term “infant” has used herein is to be taken to include a small child unless the context requires otherwise.
The frame 22 as illustrated in
Another exemplary embodiment of the wrap 12 is illustrated in
In another exemplary embodiment of the invention as illustrated in
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An alternative embodiment of the frame 22 is illustrated in
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The frame 22 may also include a padded portion 56, as illustrated in
In another alternative embodiment, the wrap 12 may include a swaddling blanket, a receiving blanket or variations thereof. A wrap 12 that is a receiving blanket may be of the type that is commonly found in hospital nurseries and the like for providing comfort and warmth to the infant. The receiving blanket is substantially square or rectangular. The wrap 12 that may be a swaddling blanket contains a pouch for receiving the infant's feet and sides for wrapping around the infant.
Although the present invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention and are intended to be covered by the following claims.
Claims
1. A system for supporting an infant, comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion;
- the upper portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a head of an infant;
- the lower portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a body of the infant; and
- a wrap for receiving the frame;
- whereby the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a top cover disposed on the upper portion of the frame.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion has two distal ends that are in a spaced apart arrangement.
4. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a neck portion of the frame that is positioned between the upper portion and lower portion for receiving a neck cover.
5. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a pocket disposed on the wrap for receiving the feet of an infant.
6. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of sheaths disposed on the wrap for receiving the frame.
7. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a pouch disposed on the wrap for receiving the frame.
8. A system for supporting an infant, comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion, a neck portion, and a lower portion;
- the upper portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a head of an infant;
- the lower portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a body of an infant;
- the neck portion of the frame engaging the upper portion and the lower portion for receiving a neck of the infant; and
- a wrap for receiving the frame;
- whereby the upper portion, the neck portion, and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the lower portion has two distal ends that are in a spaced apart arrangement.
10. The system according to claim 8, wherein the wrap has sides for covering the infant placed therein.
11. The system according to claim 8, wherein the upper portion and lower portion of the frame are selectively secured to one another.
12. The system according to claim 8, further comprising a cover disposed on the frame.
13. The system according to claim 8, further comprising a locking mechanism for selectively securing the upper portion and lower portion of the frame to one another.
14. The system according to claim 8, further comprising a pair of sheaths disposed within the wrap for receiving the frame.
15. The system according to claim 8, further comprising a side locking mechanism for selectively securing the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame.
16. The system according to claim 14, wherein the wrap contains a pouch for receiving the frame.
17. A system for supporting an infant, comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion, a neck portion, and a lower portion, whereby the upper portion of the frame is selectively secured to the lower portion of the frame;
- the upper portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a head of an infant and having a predetermined diameter that is greater than the diameter of the infant's head the upper portion is designed to receive;
- the lower portion of the frame defines a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a body of an infant while allowing the legs of the infant to protrude off an edge of the lower portion, but providing support to the body of the infant and having a predetermined diameter that is greater than the diameter of the infant's body the lower portion is designed to receive;
- the neck portion of the frame engages the upper portion to the lower portion for receiving a neck of the infant; and
- whereby the upper portion, the neck portion, and the lower portion of the frame are arranged to form a substantially planar surface relative to one another.
18. The system according to claim 17, further comprising a locking mechanism for selectively securing the upper portion of the frame to the lower portion of the frame.
19. The system according to claim 17, further comprising a wrap for receiving the frame.
20. The system according to claim 19, further comprising a sheath disposed on the wrap for receiving the frame.
21. A wrap for providing comfort and warmth to an infant, comprising:
- At least one pouch disposed on the wrap for receiving a frame, wherein the frame has an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a head of an infant and the lower portion of the frame defining a substantially elliptical shape for receiving a body of an infant, and the pouch has a shape that is substantially the same as that of the lower portion of the frame.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 3, 2011
Publication Date: Aug 18, 2011
Inventor: Rustam N. Wadia (Charlotte, NC)
Application Number: 12/983,671
International Classification: A47D 13/02 (20060101); A41D 11/00 (20060101);