Patents by Inventor Cheryl C. Doran

Cheryl C. Doran has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5014376
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and securely holding an infant is disclosed. In its preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a wedge-shaped resilient support member having an inclined surface for supporting an infant thereon. A blanket is provided which is releasably attachable to the support member and which can be wrapped around the infant when positioned on the inclined surface of the support member. Preferably, the blanket can be releasably attached to the bottom of the support member and wrapped around the support member and the infant to provide the comfort, warmth and security similar to that which an infant would experience when held in someone's arms. A music box may be affixed to or mounted within the support member to play music such as a lullaby and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Cheryl C. Doran, Arthur J. Doran