WOOD GLIDING BASSINET
A wood gliding bassinet to impart a gliding motion to soothe a child occupant includes a frame and an infant receiving receptacle. In example forms, the frame is wooden and includes four legs for supporting the frame on a support surface. The infant receiving receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame such that the infant receiving receptacle is capable of gliding relative to the frame.
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This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/395,158 filed Sep. 15, 2016, is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/722,691 filed May 27, 2015, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,266 filed May 29, 2014, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 15/259,981 filed Sep. 8, 2016, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/215,790 filed Sep. 9, 2015, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe present invention relates generally to the field of children's accessories and sleeping apparatuses for children and infants, and more particularly to gliding bassinets and other sleep or support accessories having a gliding motion mechanism supported by a frame of wood or other natural organic structural support materials, and to wooden frames or structures for gliding bassinets for infants and children.
SUMMARYIn example embodiments, the present invention provides a wood framed gliding bassinet having a support structure and gliding motion mechanism providing for allowing a side-to-side or front-to-back gliding movement to an infant receiving receptacle that is pivotally mounted to a wooden frame.
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a wood gliding bassinet including first and second frame supports, a gliding assembly mounted to each of the frame supports, and an infant receiving receptacle configured for moving in a side-to-side gliding motion relative to the first and second frame supports. In example embodiments, the gliding assembly includes a housing and a pair of glide arms, wherein the glide arms include first ends pivotally mounted to the housing and second ends extending therefrom. In example embodiments, the second ends of the glide arms pivotally mount at each end of the infant receiving receptacle such that the glide arms remain substantially parallel to each other throughout the side-to-side motion.
In another aspect, the invention relates to a wood gliding bassinet including a wooden frame and an infant receiving receptacle pivotally mounted to the wooden frame for swaying in a gliding motion. In example embodiments, the wooden frame includes first and second inverted U-shaped frame members. In example embodiments, a gliding assembly is mounted to each of the inverted U-shaped members.
In still another aspect, the invention relates to a wooden frame for a gliding bassinet including a first inverted U-shaped member spaced a distance away from a second inverted U-shaped member, wherein each of the first and second inverted U-shaped members include a plywood layer sandwiched between wooden veneer layers.
These and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention will be understood with reference to the drawing figures and detailed description herein, and will be realized by means of the various elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following brief description of the drawings and detailed description of example embodiments are explanatory of example embodiments of the invention, and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of example embodiments taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Any and all patents and other publications identified in this specification are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.
Generally described, the present invention relates to a wood gliding bassinet, which may be in various forms to impart a gliding motion to soothe a child occupant. In example embodiments, at least a portion of the bassinet comprises an aesthetically pleasing and vibration absorbing wood frame and is configured to provide a gliding motion to an infant receiving receptacle.
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In example embodiments, the glide arms 46, 47, 66, 67 are generally spaced apart in a similar manner at both of the pivotal engagements as described above. In example embodiments, the equally spaced-apart pivots of the arms impart the infant receiving receptacle to glide in a side-to-side motion along a substantially similar horizontal plane. Thus, the mattress within the infant receiving receptacle (or floor 92 thereof) remains substantially horizontal when moving in a side-to-side motion. In example embodiments, the glide arms, the upper support frame, and end frame members at each end of the structure define four bar linkages having a parallelogram configuration. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0342367, Ser. No. 14/722,691 is incorporated herein by reference and discloses a cradling bassinet comprising an infant receiving receptacle pivotally connected to a frame by swing arms for providing a side-to-side gliding movement to the infant receiving receptacle.
In alternate example embodiments, the glide arms can be configured as desired, for example comprising at least some angle or relationship of the extensions of the glide arms relative to each other (e.g., to impart at least some marginal amount of swing), or the infant receiving receptacle can be cantilevered wherein the rocking motion (either in a side-to-side or front-to-back configuration) is provided with a pair of swing arms and a support frame. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2017/0065101, Ser. No. 15/259,981 is incorporated herein by reference and discloses an infant receiving receptacle having a central connection hub for engagement with a coupling portion of a gliding swing mechanism allowing for removable attachment and adjustability thereto. In example embodiments, the support frame comprises wood or other desirable materials (see below) to impart an aesthetically pleasing and shock absorbing frame for supporting the swing mechanism, infant receiving receptacle and infant to be received therein.
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For example, according to one example embodiment of the present invention, the infant receiving receptacle can be configured for pivotal engagement with the glide arms such that the side-to-side gliding movement of the infant receiving receptacle is converted to a front-to-back gliding motion by rotating the infant receiving receptacle about 90 degrees such that first and second side frame members (e.g., similar to first and second end frame members 82—not shown), which are attached to the sides of the infant receiving receptacle, pivotally couple with the glide arms in a similar spaced-apart configuration as depicted in
According to one example embodiment, the glide arms 46, 47, 66, 67 are generally spaced apart in a similar manner at both the pivotal connection at the gliding assemblies 40, 60 and at the base portions of the first and second end frame members 82, thereby imparting the infant receiving receptacle 80 to glide in a side-to-side motion along a substantially similar horizontal plane. In this manner, the glide arms, upper support frame, and end frame members at each end of the structure define four bar linkages having a parallelogram configuration. Thus, the mattress (or floor 92 thereof) within the infant receiving receptacle remains substantially horizontal when moving in a side-to-side motion, with minimal or no tilting of the child supporting surface.
In example forms, the soft goods liner 90 is generally formed from a fabric or other textile-like material (with or without padding), which may comprise one or more portions formed from a mesh lining, for example, to provide for allowing an infant or child therein to see through one or more walls of the liner. Optionally, the liner may be flexible (but not soft) like plastic or rubber with a living hinge or comprised of multiple panels. Optionally, the infant receiving receptacle may be formed from a rigid, bucket-style receiving receptacle. The floor 92 of the infant receiving receptacle preferably comprises a mattress formed from one or more panels that are foldable relative to each other to allow the mattress to become compacted for storage. In example embodiments, a canopy 94 can be provided for covering at least a portion of the infant receiving receptacle 80. In example embodiments, the canopy 94 comprises one or more engagement features for engagement with the upper frame members 86 and a canopy mount 88. In example embodiments, the canopy mount 88 comprises a generally rigid arm that is pivotally mounted to adjustment brackets provided on the upper frame members. In example embodiments, the soft goods liner 90 and/or canopy 94 can be removable and washed as desired, for example by hand manually or in a washing machine. In example embodiments, the fabric or other coverings or cases covering one or more portions of the infant receiving receptacle can be removed therefrom and washed as desired.
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According to one example embodiment, a time-out feature can be incorporated into the bassinet 10, for example, wherein after a given amount of time passes, the infant receiving receptacle 80 is locked to maintain its centered position (see
In example embodiments, the wood gliding bassinet 10 is preferably easy to assemble and can be broken down such that packaging can be compacted and efficient. According to example embodiments, the receptacle 80 can be substantially disassembled and in a similar manner with the frame 12, for example, wherein the entirety thereof can be packaged within a small cube-like package. In example embodiments, a consumer can unpack the box and assemble the entirety thereof. According to some example embodiments of the present invention, the bassinet 10 can comprise one or more additional features, for example a speaker for playing music or nature sounds, a night light, vibration unit, or other child soothing or entertainment devices.
While the invention has been described with reference to example embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that a variety of modifications, additions and deletions are within the scope of the invention, as defined by the following claims.
Claims
1. A wood gliding bassinet comprising:
- first and second frame wood supports;
- a gliding assembly mounted to each of the frame supports, the gliding assembly comprising a housing and a pair of glide arms, the glide arms comprising first ends pivotally mounted to the housing and second ends extending therefrom; and
- an infant receiving receptacle for moving in a side-to-side gliding motion relative to the first and second frame supports, wherein the second ends of the glide arms pivotally mount at each end of the infant receiving receptacle such that the glide arms remain substantially parallel to each other throughout the side-to-side motion.
2. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein the infant receiving receptacle comprises a mattress, and wherein the mattress remains substantially horizontal throughout the side-to-side gliding motion.
3. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein the first and second frame supports each define an inverted U-shaped member.
4. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein the first and second frame supports comprise one or more solid pieces of wood.
5. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein the first and second frame supports comprise one or more wood structures comprising plywood and at least one laminated layer of veneer.
6. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 5, wherein the plywood and/or veneer can be molded in a press to form a desirable shape and thickness.
7. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, further comprising a shelf positioned below the infant receiving receptacle and between the first and second frame supports.
8. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, further comprising one or more caster wheels for engaging ends from the first and second frame supports.
9. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, further comprising a washable soft goods liner for removable attachment with the infant receiving receptacle.
10. A wood gliding bassinet comprising:
- a wooden frame; and
- an infant receiving receptacle pivotally mounted to the frame for swaying in a gliding motion.
11. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 10, wherein the wooden frame comprises first and second inverted U-shaped frame members.
12. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 11, further comprising a gliding assembly mounted to each of the inverted U-shaped members.
13. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 12, wherein a pair of spaced-apart glide arms pivotally mount to each gliding assembly, and wherein the spaced-apart glide arms pivotally mount to end portions of the infant receiving receptacle.
14. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 11, wherein the inverted U-shaped members comprise plywood and laminated layers of veneer.
15. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 14, wherein the plywood and/or veneer can be molded in a press to form a desirable shape and thickness.
16. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 10, further comprising a shelf positioned below the infant receiving receptacle and between the wooden frame.
17. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 10, further comprising at least two caster wheels mounted to the wooden frame.
18. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 10, further comprising a washable soft goods liner for removable attachment with the infant receiving receptacle
19. A wooden frame for a gliding bassinet comprising a first inverted U-shaped member spaced a distance away from a second inverted U-shaped member, each of the first and second inverted U-shaped members comprising a plywood layer sandwiched between wooden veneer layers.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 6, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2017
Applicant: KIDS II, INC. (Atlanta, GA)
Inventors: Jacob SCLARE (Dacula, GA), Stephen R. BURNS (Cumming, GA)
Application Number: 15/696,494