Specially Adapted For Infant Support Patents (Class 5/655)
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Patent number: 8763181Abstract: A multipurpose mat including: a first side made from a water-resistant material; a second side fixedly secured to the first side and made from an absorbent material; a plurality of first straps fixedly secured to the first side; and a plurality of second straps fixedly secured to the second side. The first and second sides form a perimeter including first and second protrusions with a recess between the first and second protrusions. Respective straps in the plurality of first straps are connectable to each other or to another strap in the plurality of first straps. Respective straps in the plurality of second straps are connectable to each other or to another strap in the plurality of second straps.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventors: Michael Penfold, Nicole Penfold
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Patent number: 8763183Abstract: In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventor: Kristin A. Tidwell
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Patent number: 8763182Abstract: A diaper changing system utilizes a diaper holder member on which a diaper is to be positioned. Flaps extend outward from the holder member and are foldable over the diaper to maintain it in position on the holder member. The system also includes a unique baby supporting pad configured to be placed on the user's lap. The supporting pad can be utilized to maintain a diaper or in combination with the holder member supporting the diaper. A strap circumscribes the leg of the user to maintain the holder member and supporting pad on the user's leg. Once the supporting pad and/or the holding member, with diaper attached, is secured on the user's leg, the baby is placed on the diaper. The diaper is then wrapped around the baby and secured. The baby is removed from the system's components, which are then folded and compacted for storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Amanda N. Schambon
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Patent number: 8756731Abstract: A swaddling blanket comprises a continuous sheet of fabric material having a generally “T”-shaped configuration and being substantially light-transmissive for light having a wavelength in the range of 350 nm to 500 nm. An infant undergoing a course of phototherapy is swaddled in the sheet of fabric material so that the infant is snugly wrapped in the sheet of fabric material, the sheet of fabric material limiting arm and leg movement of the infant, with only a single layer of the sheet of fabric material between a phototherapy lamp and the infant.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Bionix Development CorporationInventors: James Huttner, Susan Brangham
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Patent number: 8758283Abstract: The present invention is a simple, adaptable orthotic device that can correct and/or prevent deformational posterior plagiocephaly, especially if used before the infant is 4 months of age. The manufactured article provides an anatomically correcting, adjustable, concave-shaped resting surface for an infant's head in a manner that effectively eliminates uneven pressure on the infant's occiput. The orthotic device has a modular design which permits easy adjustments of the devices' head cavity to accommodate differences in individual infant head size and shape, thereby providing the infant's head with a custom fit. Also, as the infant continues to grow in size, the adjustable head cavity and torso recess features of the orthotic device allow the contoured spatial volume and dimensions of the molded supporting surfaces to expand as the infant's calvaria grow; and thereby facilitate a progressive, normalization and rounding of the infant's occiput.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignees: Boston Brace, Children's Hospital BostonInventors: Gary F. Rogers, James R. Miller
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Patent number: 8745793Abstract: A mattress system includes a core mattress and a mattress cover. The core is made from a resilient material with a top surface that may be inclined with respect to the bottom surface. The removable mattress sheet covers the core and includes a breathable material that forms a hammock over a depression in the top surface. The subject rests at least partially on the hammock. One or more sidewalls of the mattress depression may have one or more openings to facilitate air circulation within the depression. The external ends of the openings may connect to an air or aerosol source to inject air or aerosols into the depression cavity. The core may be coated with a fire retardant, impermeable water-proofing or gas impermeable layer. A ventilator may be adapted within the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ubimed, Inc.Inventor: Jose Bensoussan
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Patent number: 8745794Abstract: A method of swaddling a baby includes providing a blanket having a pair of spaced-apart sleeves attached to the blanket and a pair of leg openings that extend fully through the blanket. Each leg opening is located generally beneath a respective one of the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventor: Julie McDermott
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Patent number: 8739331Abstract: A changer assembly and a playard are disclosed. The changer assembly is adapted for installation on a skeleton of a playard and includes an attachment base and a changer frame. The attachment base includes a mount structure attached to the skeleton and a guiding structure connected to the mount structure and outwardly extended with respect to a circumferential side of the skeleton. The changer frame is rotatably and slidably connected to the guiding structure and detachably engaging with an upper side of the skeleton for being capable of moving from a first position above the upper side to a second position beside the circumferential side by disengaging from the upper side and rotating on and sliding along the guiding structure. Thereby, the playard equipped with the changer assembly needs no additional space outside the playard for storing the changer frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Michael H. Gillett, Sharon A. Gillett, Jonathan M. Pacella, Jonathan K. Mountz
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Patent number: 8732880Abstract: A diaper changing station assembly includes a mat that has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes a front side, a back side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A top pad is attached to and covers a portion of the top side. A bottom pad has a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The bottom surface is attached to and covers a portion of the bottom side. A portion of the bottom pad is unattached to the mat adjacent to the peripheral edge to define a bag pocket extending between the mat and the bottom pad. The bag is removable from the pocket after the soiled diaper is changed to receive the mat. The bag is configured to receive the soiled diaper for disposal of the mat and the soiled diaper.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Chante L. Carrothers-Smith
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Patent number: 8732873Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Rose Marie Iskowitz
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Patent number: 8726437Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatus for care of an infant, the apparatus including a comfort support for returning legs of an infant to fully folded positions relative to the torso.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Clifford Allen Hardesty
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Patent number: 8719982Abstract: This invention is a pillow placed on the lap for supporting a baby while feeding. The pillow raises the baby on an inclined plane, with ridges on the lower and upper outer edges for added safety and stability, and has a curved, yet light and compact body to fit comfortably in front of the caregiver's torso. If breast feeding, the mother lifts the baby and turns the pillow over vertically to feed on the other breast. For the lengthy and repetitive task of feeding an infant, the pillow securely supports and elevates the baby; this benefits both the baby, by reducing acid reflux, and the caregiver, by decreasing stress on the arms and back as well as presenting the option to be hands-free.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Jane Kelly
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Publication number: 20140123395Abstract: A diaper changing system utilizes a diaper holder member on which a diaper is to be positioned. Flaps extend outward from the holder member and are foldable over the diaper to maintain it in position on the holder member. The system also includes a unique baby supporting pad configured to be placed on the user's lap. The supporting pad can be utilized to maintain a diaper or in combination with the holder member supporting the diaper. A strap circumscribes the leg of the user to maintain the holder member and supporting pad on the user's leg. Once the supporting pad and/or the holding member, with diaper attached, is secured on the user's leg, the baby is placed on the diaper. The diaper is then wrapped around the baby and secured. The baby is removed from the system's components, which are then folded and compacted for storage and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Amanda N. Schambon
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Patent number: 8701231Abstract: The invention relates to a mat intended for a person for whom some mobility is desired, and who can easily be taken care of while preventing any risk of fall when the person lying on the mat moves and is unattended. Such a secure fall-prevention mat mainly includes a core, holding means intended for holding a person lying on said mat and a ballasted set. As an exemplary preferred embodiment, such a mat is a mat used for changing babies.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Pascale Malet
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Publication number: 20140101859Abstract: A foldable lap seat including a back support, two side walls, a bottom support and multiple straps. The foldable lap seat is well suited for use with a lap child on an airplane, in a chair, at a table, in a stadium seat, on a train or bus in a church pew or in other situations. Embodiments include a set of functionally distinct but interconnected panels which are permanently connected together along certain junctions and which also may be selectively connected together or disconnected along various edges. Thus, seat embodiments can be configured in at least three distinct ways. The foldable lap seat may be configured for use by connecting certain edges together; configured a substantially flat structure by disconnecting selected edges and the seat may be stored or transported when not in use in a very compact folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Timothy TESTA, Gregory A. FEITH
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Publication number: 20140101858Abstract: A support insert assembly including a first member having first and second curved side surfaces parallel to a first direction, first and second planar partial ring-shaped surfaces connecting the first and second curved side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces connected to the first and second curved side surfaces and the first and second planar partial ring-shaped surfaces; and a second member having a third curved side surface, a straight side surface parallel to the direction, and first and second hemispherically-shaped planar surfaces connected to the third curved side surface and the straight side surface and parallel to one another, where the first and second members are arranged in an opening tar a seating arrangement for the infant to form a space enclosed by the straight side surface and the first curved side surface, and the space is arranged to receive and support the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Gina A. Axtell
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Publication number: 20140101860Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Rose Marie Iskowitz
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Publication number: 20140101857Abstract: A portable diaper-changing restraint system is provided that includes a resilient, substantially U-shaped body having two cantilever arms and a removable cover assembly configured to fully enclose the U-shaped body. The cover assembly includes a strap having a first end attached or attachable to one arm and having a second end configured with an attached fastening device for attaching to the opposing arm. In use, the infant is positioned on the strap with the U-shaped body brought over and onto the infant's waist; then the strap is attached. Thus the U-shaped body is positioned around the infant's torso with the ends of the cantilever arms resting on the surface upon which the baby is lying, reducing the ability of the infant to turn and holding the infant's hands away from the diaper area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Lisa Cash Hanson
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Patent number: 8695133Abstract: An outer enclosure may comprise a first enclosure region defining a first enclosed space and a second enclosure region defining a second enclosed space. The first enclosure region may comprise a first opening edge, and the second enclosure region may comprise a second opening edge. The first and second enclosure regions each have an inner surface. A first inner arm enclosure region may be secured to the inner surface of the first enclosure region and, together with the first enclosure region, defines a first arm passageway having a first arm entry opening. A second inner arm enclosure region may be secured to the inner surface of the second enclosure region and, together with the second enclosure region, defines a second arm passageway having a second arm entry opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventors: Natalie A. Christensen, Aaron L. Christensen
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Patent number: 8696400Abstract: A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
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Patent number: 8695137Abstract: A portable diaper-changing restraint system is provided that includes a resilient, substantially U-shaped body having two cantilever arms and a removable cover assembly configured to fully enclose the U-shaped body. The cover assembly includes a strap having a first end attached or attachable to one arm and having a second end configured with an attached fastening device for attaching to the opposing arm. In use, the infant is positioned on the strap with the U-shaped body brought over and onto the infant's waist; then the strap is attached. Thus the U-shaped body is positioned around the infant's torso with the ends of the cantilever arms resting on the surface upon which the baby is lying, reducing the ability of the infant to turn and holding the infant's hands away from the diaper area.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Lisa Cash Hanson
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Publication number: 20140090169Abstract: Particular infant support or nursing pillows are disclosed, for supporting an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, including a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The support pillow may be combined with an accessory device to form a support pillow assembly. An attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the accessory device to the support pillow such that the accessory device is arranged to direct a perceptible effect to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the medial region of the support pillow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: KIDS, II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, David Gilbert, Cary Costello, Daniel Corso, Alex Soriano, Joseph Staley, Katherine Buchanan
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Publication number: 20140090175Abstract: In another embodiment the invention provides a changing pad including a first panel including a first surface. The first panel defines a perimeter and includes a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The changing pad further includes a first side panel coupled to the first panel at the first edge and a second side panel coupled to the first panel at the second edge. The changing pad includes a first configuration in which the first side panel and the second side panel are folded over the first panel and a second configuration in which the first side panel is folded to form a first barrier positioned adjacent to the first panel and the second side panel is folded to form a second barrier positioned adjacent to the first panel opposite the first barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Patrick Thrailkill, Jason Clark, Stefano Giuliani, Lisa Piccirillo
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CHANGING PAD COVER AND PAD COVER TOPPER SECURABLE TO EACH OTHER WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER MATERIAL
Publication number: 20140082847Abstract: An infant changing pad cover and a changing pad cover topper securable to each other with hook and loop fastener material are provided. Though specifically designed for use with a two-sided infant changing pad, both items can also be used with a four-sided pad, though fit may suffer. Either hook or loop fastener material is sewn to the pad in strips. Strips of the opposite fastener material (hook or loop) are sewn to the lower surface of the pad cover topper in a direction transverse to those sewn to the pad cover. The pad cover can be sewn much like a fitted bottom sheet, or it can completely envelope the changing pad and have a one-end opening that can be closed with either a zipper or hook and loop fasteners. The pad cover topper is easily removable from the changing pad cover for hand or machine washing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Annalisa Thomas -
Publication number: 20140082848Abstract: A restraint device is disclosed for immobilizing an object, such as a child during diapering. The restraint device includes a strap extending through a base at a midsection thereof to prevent the object from rolling in a lateral direction. The device can also include a harness located within a pad of the base to firmly hold the strap in place. The harness can have a stiffness greater than the pad to provide the rigidity necessary to hold the strap in place, while having a hardness less than the support to provide comfort to the object restrained on the device. A cover can surround the base and can include sleeves to enclose a strap and protect the base from outside material such as excrement from a child.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Dana A. Fort
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Patent number: 8677533Abstract: Seat inserts and methods of manufacturing seat inserts are disclosed. An example seat insert includes a frame. A first base panel is coupled to the frame, and a second base panel is coupled to the frame. The second base panel is joined to the first base panel. The first base panel is positioned at a first incline and the second base panel is positioned at a second incline to provide an inclined support for a child. A relative length of at least one of the first base panel or the second base panel is adjustable to adjust angles of inclination of the first base panel and the second base panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Traci J. Barron, Scott A. Walterman
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Patent number: 8677534Abstract: A portable changing table includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure. The portable changing table further includes a collapsible frame with a first frame member assembly having a first telescoping member. A portion of the first frame member assembly is moveable relative to the first telescoping member into at least first and second positions. The collapsible frame further includes a second frame member assembly having a second telescoping member, wherein a portion of the second frame member assembly is moveable relative to the second telescoping member into at least first and second positions. A flexible support member is secured to a portion of the collapsible frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
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Patent number: 8671486Abstract: A blanket assembly for swaddling an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a blanket body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the blanket body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the blanket body and secured within the blanket by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the blanket body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is laid on the blanket body in a supine position and wrapped in the blanket body, so as to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord while carried by a person.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Steven Paperno
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Patent number: 8671484Abstract: The invention is a support device for posing an infant for a photograph. The support device has a fabric case with a filling that provides a comfortable support for the infant, yet does not compress under the weight of the infant. The upper surface of the support device has a curved contour that includes a two bolsters or convex curved raised edges that are parallel to each other, with a valley between the bolsters. A newborn may be nestled in the valley or placed in various poses on the first or second bolster.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Amanda Rachael Logiodice
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Patent number: 8671485Abstract: An infant apparatus includes a top panel and a bottom panel having securing means that form an aperture between the top panel and the bottom panel. A longitudinally extending wall connects the top panel and the bottom panel forming at least a first leg holding section and a second leg holding section. The bottom panel further includes a sleeping surface securing means.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
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Patent number: 8671480Abstract: A multi-purpose pillow system. The pillow system comprises a pair of compressible, shape-sustaining pillows. One pillow is wedge-shaped with a knife-edge on its inner side. The second pillow has a broad flat bottom, so that it can maintain an upright position when standing alone, and an inwardly curved top. The system includes a connecting strap by which one of the pillows is removably and adjustably connected to the other. In this way, the distance between the pillows can be changed to suit the size of the user. When joined by the strap, the pair of pillows provides both back and abdominal support for a pregnant woman or can be used as back support for a sleeping infant. The second pillow with its curved top performs well as a nursing pillow or as a lap tray for an adult or child.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Jamie S. Leach
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Publication number: 20140068859Abstract: A child-support device includes a child-soothing device attached thereto in a position convenient for use and conveniently stored on the child-support device when not in use. The child-support device is for example a bouncer, rocker, swing, other motion device, high chair, car seat, carrier, stroller, bassinet, crib, or other device for supporting a child. And the child-soothing device is for example a blanket, pacifier, plush toy, other toy, or other device or object for soothing use by a child. In example embodiments, the child-soothing device is stored in a receptacle on a front lap-positioned junction member of a harness assembly of the child-support device and attached to the junction member, stored in a receptacle on a side-support portion of the child-support device and attached to the side-support portion, or attached to the junction member by a connector strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: Adriana ALEGRIA
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Publication number: 20140068867Abstract: The Swing Cradle is designed to allow users to transform conventional belt swings into baby safe swings. This innovative product features a cloth assembly that is secured by straps and snaps around the existing swing. It is designed to securely wrap around existing swing and the baby's lower torso and bottom. The cloth portion of the Swing Cradle is made of poly/cotton materials which are accompanied by nylon straps that contain plastic buckles that snap shut to secure unit to existing swing. Attached to the inside of the Swing Cradle is an additional cloth section that is sewn into the Swing Cradle and is intended to fall rest between baby's bottom and top of existing swing to prevent burns from a hot swing or act as a germ barrier. It can be highly portable, easy to apply and remove, and may be machine washable for added convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Jennifer Lynan Hartley
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Patent number: 8667626Abstract: A baby play station has a planar mat portion having a plurality of side edges, and a plurality of walls, each wall having incorporated therewith a panel, and each wall having a lower side that is hingedly coupled to one of the plurality of side edges of the mat portion. Each panel includes a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, the frame member defining a periphery for the panel with an interior space inside of the peiphery, and a fabric material covering the interior space defined by the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Patent Category CorpInventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 8667629Abstract: A stretcher pad comprises a mattress; a cuff fixed to an upper surface of the mattress; and a belt assembly arranged for securing one of a child and an infant being wrapped in the cuff; wherein a recess is formed in the mattress for accommodating at least part of the belt assembly; and a pouch is arranged on the mattress so as to cover the recess.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventors: Marion Mohr, Alois Schnitzler
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Patent number: 8667631Abstract: Infant and preemie swaddling wraps including a kite-shaped body defining head and body supporting portions, a bottom flap and opposing right and left wings configured to be folded around the infants torso, a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners attached to the body at a plurality of positions for releasably engaging with other positions on the kite-shaped body to maintain the folded configuration, and padding in the head and body portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Tailored Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Fredrica V. Coates
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Publication number: 20140059774Abstract: An infant pillow includes a base, a panel located, a moving support device and a control module. The panel is located above the base. Wherein the panel includes a surface defining a head portion region and a shoulder-back portion region extending outwards from a center of a side of the head portion region. The moving support device is located between the panel and the base. The control module is electrically connected with the moving support device and located between the panel and the base. Wherein the panel within the head portion region defines an inner concave; a milk sensing unit is disposed near two opposite sides of the inner concave; the milk sensing unit and the control module are electrically connected. The above infant pillow can detect whether the infant vomits milk and reduce chances of the infant being in danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FONDATEC INDUSTRIAL CO., LIMITEDInventor: Jun Lv
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Patent number: 8661588Abstract: A slip cover for a crib mattress. The slip cover preferably comprises a mattress cover with a zippered end through which the crib mattress is easily insertable. Attached to one end of the mattress cover is a bolster, which may comprise a bolster cover and a foam insert. In most applications, the bolster will be generally U-shaped and will comprise an inclined back section and two arms. The slip cover allows continued use of a crib mattress after it is no longer needed in a crib or toddler bed. When placed on a standard crib mattress, the slip cover with its attached bolster forms an ideal portable toddler bed. Alternately, the slip cover converts the mattress into a child-sized chaise lounge ideal for reading or watching television. Still further, the slip-covered mattress may be used as a pet bed, especially for a large breed dog or for multiple smaller dogs.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Jamie S. Leach
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Patent number: 8661587Abstract: A generally C-shaped infant support pillow ideal for small, premature or disabled infants. The pillow comprises a center section with two curved arms. The arms may be the same length or one may be longer than the other. Preferably, the end of one arm is receivable in a recess formed in or near the end of the other arm, so that the pillow has an open and a closed position. The arms may have opposing, inwardly-extending bulges that divide the central well into a larger and a smaller secondary well. The inner perimeter of the center section may be elasticized to “hug” the infant. The pillow may include a strap that extends from one arm and attaches to the other. The strap can be stored in a pocket and then unfurled and removably connected to the other arm to hold the ends of the pillow together.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Jamie S. Leach
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Patent number: 8661589Abstract: A diaper changing device utilizes a baby supporting member having a supporting surface on which a diaper is to be positioned, naps extend outward from the supporting member and are configured to be foldable over the diaper placed on the supporting surface to maintain the diaper in position on the device. Straps are provided to circumscribe the leg of the user, i.e. the diaper changer, and to maintain the device on the changer's leg. Once the device is secured on the user's leg, the baby is placed on the diaper. The diaper is then wrapped around the baby and secured, all while the baby is positioned upon the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Amanda N. Schambon
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Patent number: 8657326Abstract: A child carrier in accordance with the present disclosure is adapted to be mounted on a rolling stroller frame to hold a child for transport on the rolling stroller frame. In one mode, the child carrier is configured to provide a bassinet. In another mode, the child carrier is configured to provide a seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Gad J. Shaanan, Bruce K. Busby
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Publication number: 20140047643Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide a diaper changing apparatus that includes one or more handles for carrying the diaper changing apparatus like a purse or bag and then spreading the handles apart to open the apparatus to use the apparatus as a changing pad and shield to change a child in public, for example. The diaper changing apparatus can be placed on a lap or on another surface. In some implementations, the lap part of the diaper changing apparatus is made a soft material such as foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Cindy Shadburn
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Patent number: 8650685Abstract: A supportive baby blanket is provided. The supportive baby blanket includes a square shaped blanket, a support board, and a sleeve. The blanket is folded at one corner to form a pocket. The support board is made from a firm material that is shaped to fit within the pocket of the blanket. The sleeve is shaped to conformably surround the support board prior to insertion into the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventor: Brooke L. Ford
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Patent number: 8646127Abstract: A crib is provided that includes a mattress support portion and a vertical member. The vertical member includes an upper end that extends above the mattress support portion and a lower end that extends below the mattress support portion. The crib further includes a caster that is operatively connected to the lower end of the vertical member, and a first reinforcing member that is operatively connected to the mattress support portion and the caster.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Foundations Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Alan L. Lytle
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Patent number: 8646129Abstract: A rocking bed includes a frame unit, a transmission unit connected with the frame unit to swing and rock the frame unit reciprocally, and a driving unit connected with the transmission unit to drive the transmission unit. Thus, the transmission unit is driven by the driving unit to drive the frame unit so that the frame unit is rocked reciprocally without needing a manual work.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Owen Chen
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Publication number: 20140013513Abstract: A device for changing the diaper of a baby comprising an adjustable strip of fabric, each end of which is equipped with a slip-knot or a loop. When the baby needs to be changed, each loop is slipped over each baby's feet. The middle of the strip is then wrapped over the neck of the nanny or parent. By straightening up and raising his or her neck, the nanny or parent automatically lifts and restrains the baby's feet allowing the baby to be changed without any mishaps. At the end of the process the strip is removed from the nanny or parent's neck and the loops are slipped out from the baby's feet. The length of the strip can be adjusted by buttons and eyelets, by hooks and loops fastener or by tying a knot in the middle of the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Carlos Pablo Simental
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Patent number: 8627520Abstract: An infant bed construction includes an outer fabric cover having longitudinally opposed rounded end portions joined by a generally rectangular medial portion. The cover includes an oval bottom assembly and a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom assembly. A pair of end frames are removably secured in the end portions of the bed. Each end frame includes an upstanding sidewall having a generally semi-cylindrical shape, with a base panel spanning the lower edges of the sidewall in contiguous fashion. A center frame panel is interposed between the two base panels in the bottom assembly. The fabric cover has end pockets to secure the end frame. The sidewalls of the medial portion of the bed include a layer of breathable structural material that is form-retaining yet bendable. The bed folds for transport by bringing together the two end portions, in clamshell fashion.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Farah D. Morton
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Publication number: 20140007352Abstract: An improved baby blanket designed to enhance interactions between infants and caregivers to improve social development, reaching developmental milestones, provide a soothing environment, mitigate Colic and reduce gastric reflux by placing an infant facing the caregiver between the caregiver's upper legs with knees bent and the caregiver in a seated position on a flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Daniel Christopher SHEARD
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Patent number: 8616932Abstract: A collapsible umbrella gym for an infant or toddler which is highly portable, and combines the desirable attributes of an activity arch and support mat such as an activity mat. The gym comprises a frame assembly which is selectively movable between collapsed and uncollapsed states. When in its fully deployed, uncollapsed state, the frame assembly assumes a configuration which provides the functional attributes of an activity gym or activity arch, with multiple toys or mobiles being suspended from the frame assembly at locations which are easily accessible to an infant or toddler lying underneath the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Infantino, LLCInventors: Lisa Ellen Gelfond, Maureen Anne O'Connor, Eric Christopher Sugalski
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Publication number: 20130340174Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeping restraint for a child that can be used to secure the child to the chest of an adult who is in a substantially horizontal position as well as to methods of using a sleeping restraint. In certain embodiments, the sleeping restraint comprises at least one chest strap for at least partially encircling the chest of an adult, first and second child restraining walls connected to the at least one chest strap, and a restraining strap connected to the chest strap for restraining a child in place on the adult's chest between the walls when the adult is lying on his back.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Jovan Pierre Haye