In Upright Or Sitting Position Patents (Class 224/159)
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Patent number: 12150561Abstract: A baby carrier suitable for carrying a baby against the front of the body of a user; the baby carrier including a first carrying strap with a bucket-shaped part for holding the baby, and a second carrying strap. The baby carrier is configured, during use, for the first carrying strap to be worn crossways in a first loop over one shoulder of the user and the second carrying strap to be worn crossways in a second loop over the other shoulder of the user and thus support the bucket-shaped part crossways.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: DAMASI BVInventor: Peter Van Riet
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Patent number: 12137818Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. The child carrier is adjustable for multiple carrying positions and orientations.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 12133998Abstract: A rescue system for safely rescuing, in the long term, a person from a wind turbine, comprises a container that can be opened and is closed in a gas-tight manner, and a rescue device configured for rescuing the person from the wind turbine, wherein the rescue device is stored inside the container, and the container is filled with a protective gas, as a result of which the rescue device remains suitable for rescuing the person in the long term.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Skylotec GmbHInventor: Kai Rinklake
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Patent number: 12102239Abstract: An adjustable single-fabric self-cushioned distributed load comfort baby sling.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Indago Sling Studios, Inc.Inventor: Katherine Dodge
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Patent number: 12075925Abstract: A carrying device for carrying a child on a shoulder of a person is disclosed. The device comprises a weight distribution support with a first end connected the shoulder strap and a second end connected to the back portion of the carrying device. In use, a force acting on the weight distribution support from below, pushes the shoulder strap and the shoulder support bar in an upward direction such that the first curve is further curved outwards, thus allowing the weight to be evenly distributed over the weight distribution support.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: HTS HANS TORGERSEN & SØNN ASInventor: Julius Andreas Winger
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Patent number: 12016470Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11992134Abstract: A carrying device or carrying a child on a shoulder of a person comprises: a back-support frame for supporting the back of the child, a support bar comprising a free end and with an opposite end connected to the back-support frame such that it forms a support arc protruding from the support bar and which supports the child from below, a shoulder harness system comprising a shoulder strap connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar. The carrying device comprises a weight distribution system comprising a counterweight device including connection means configured for cooperating with complementary connection means provided at or adjacent the free end of the support bar so as to provide a counterweight to the carrying device during use.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: HTS HANS TORGERSEN & SØNN ASInventor: Julius Andreas Winger
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Patent number: 11963622Abstract: Child carrier which is configured to be releasably and removably secured to a backpack worn by another person. The child carrier may be lightweight and collapsible such that it is easily stored when not in use. The child carrier may be configured to be worn on a front of a person's body while the backpack is worn on the back.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Trail Magik LLCInventors: Katie O'Mara, Connor O'Mara
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Patent number: 11925274Abstract: An infant carrier includes a waist-worn member having a circumferential length capable of wrapping at least a part of a waist of a user, and a tightening unit configured to selectively bring the waist-worn member into close contact with the waist of the user, wherein the tightening unit includes a cable member, a hooking part configured to movably support the cable member, and an adjustment part configured to adjust the circumferential length of the waist-worn member by winding or unwinding the cable member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: I-ANGEL CO., LTD.Inventor: Jin-Seob Lee
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Patent number: 11882943Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes waist belt, a main body, shoulder straps, side attachment tabs, and thigh supports. The side attachment tabs provide lower attachment points for the shoulder straps. The thigh supports cooperate with a seat center portion to form an adjustable bucket seat configurable in a plurality of bucket seat configurations adapted to ergonomically support a child in a corresponding size range in a spread squat position. The upper end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the side attachment tabs at multiple mid-section width setting locations and the lower end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the waist belt at multiple base width setting locations. The thigh supports are adjustable to set a mid-section width of the adjustable child carrier and a base width of the adjustable bucket seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11877970Abstract: A patient sling is formed of plastics sheet or moulded plastics or textile material having a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Arjo IP Holding ABInventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
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Patent number: 11805921Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes waist belt, a main body, shoulder straps, side attachment tabs, and thigh supports. The side attachment tabs provide lower attachment points for the shoulder straps. The thigh supports cooperate with a seat center portion to form an adjustable bucket seat configurable in a plurality of bucket seat configurations adapted to ergonomically support a child in a corresponding size range in a spread squat position. The upper end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the side attachment tabs at multiple mid-section width setting locations and the lower end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the waist belt at multiple base width setting locations. The thigh supports are adjustable to set a mid-section width of the adjustable child carrier and a base width of the adjustable bucket seat.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11786055Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11672325Abstract: A tool attachment system is provided. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device and a receiver that cooperate to lock or secure, for example, a bag or pouch. When the tool attachment device is coupled to the receiver, a locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver in a locked position. To remove the tool attachment device, a user applies a force to a button to cause the tool attachment device to disengage from the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Jason D. Thurner, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Patent number: 11659941Abstract: An infant support pad assembly has a body of resilient material, a generally planar bottom surface and a top surface that is inclined relative to the bottom surface between a proximal end and a distal end of the body such that the infant is in an inclined position when placed on the body. The top surface has an opening in a distal portion of the body and curved surface configured to receive and support at least a portion of an infant's head. The support pad assembly also has a pair of raised side members on either side of the top surface configured to generally maintain the infant on the body and inhibit movement of the infant out of the body. The support pad assembly also has an outer padding to at least partially surround the body to generally maintain the infant on the body.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventor: Steven Paperno
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Patent number: 11648163Abstract: A sling for supporting a subject such as a patient includes a panel assembly including a left flank with a left end, a right flank with a right end, and an interflank panel. The interflank panel has a left extremity permanently joined to the left end of the left flank and a right extremity permanently joined to the right end of the right flank. The sling also includes a left closure element and a right closure element which are securable to each other and releasable from each other to adjust an effective dimension of the sling. In another embodiment, the sling includes a frangible closure member which secures the left flank to the right flank.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Karin Olsson, Roger Karlsson, Neal Wiggermann, John Christie, Elin Dovervik, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Johan Lyckestig, Clementine Pirio
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Patent number: 11559132Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for carrying a hat are disclosed. The apparatus has an elongated strap having a length extending between first and second ends. A belt buckle and belt buckle holes are provided in the strap to enable adjustment of the strap length. A first plurality of interlinked rings connects the first end of the strap to a first finger lever on a clip, and a second plurality of interlinked rings connects the second end of the strap to a second finger lever of the clip. The interlinked rings enable at least partial rotation of each end relative to the clip. The clip is used to attach to and carry a hat.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventors: Stacey S. Ollinger, Carley Faircloth
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Patent number: 11399638Abstract: This invention relates to an infant carrier adaptable for selectively carrying the infant in the front or the back of the wearer and facing towards or away from the wearer without requiring that the child be repositioned in the carrier. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventor: Kimberly Cummings
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Patent number: 11219317Abstract: A soft-structured child carrier that includes a body panel having a bottom end attached to a bottom portion of the waistband, a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a first shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel away from the side edges of the body panel and a second shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel and away from the side edges of the body panel. The first shoulder strap attachment panel provides a first flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a first lower attachment point for the first shoulder strap. The second shoulder strap attachment panel provides a second flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a second lower attachment point for the second shoulder strap.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11051634Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: THE ERGO BABY CARRIER, INC.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11039695Abstract: A child carrier includes a carrying harness including a waist strap, and a child supporting part connected with the carrying harness, the child supporting part including a hip support portion and a torso support portion connected with each other, the hip support portion further being connected with the waist strap, wherein the carrying harness includes a storage compartment and a utility holder band provided on the waist strap, the utility holder band being attached to and extending along the waist strap so that the waist strap is adapted to receive one or more object hung on the utility holder band, the utility holder band being positioned on the waist strap adjacent to the hip support portion, and the storage compartment being disposed at a location on the waist strap that corresponds to a left or a right side of a caregiver's body when the waist strap is attached around the caregiver's waist.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Meifeng Fan
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Patent number: 11006767Abstract: A baby carrier includes: a belt part configured to be fixed to a waist of a wearer; a hip seat coupled to the belt part and configured to support a hip of a baby; and a fastener part including a first fastening member connected to the belt part and a second fastening member connected to the hip seat and removably coupled to the first fastening member. The hip seat includes a connecting portion fixed to the belt part, a seating portion foldably extending from an upper side of the connecting portion and configured to support a baby, and a support portion foldably extending from a lower side of the connecting portion and configured to support the seating portion. One end portions of the first fastening member and the second fastening member are connected to the belt part and an outer surface of the support portion, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: I-ANGEL CO., LTD.Inventor: Jin-Seop Lee
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Patent number: 10945518Abstract: Disclosed is a combination bag and baby carrier that couple together via a harness. The bag and carrier removably couple to the harness with clips and snaps, for example, to allow the use of the bag and carrier at the same time but also to allow the bag to be removed and the user to rest while holding their baby in the carrier. In an embodiment, a wrap carrier can be used and is coupled to the harness to hold the baby in a wrap-type arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: InnovKids Products, LLCInventor: Una Lutin
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Patent number: 10716411Abstract: An adaptable child carrier system includes a harness having a pair of shoulder straps extendable over the wearer's shoulders and a lower panel extendable over a portion of the wearer's back. A primary support is selectively attachable to the harness. A pair of connecting straps extend between the primary support and the shoulder straps. The child carrier system is selectively transitionable between a first and second wearing modes without re-orientation, removal, reversal or modification of the harness part. In the first wearing mode, the primary support is attached to the pair of shoulder straps such that the lower panel and the primary support are separated from each other so as to reside on opposed sides of the wearer's torso when worn by the wearer. In the second wearing mode, the primary support is attached to the lower panel to define a cavity to receive the child for carrying the child adjacent the wearer's back.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Diono, LLCInventors: Nigel Plested, Paul Richardson, Szymon Klos
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Patent number: 10660455Abstract: The present invention discloses a baby carrier including a back strap and a vest. The back strap includes at least one first connecting component and at least one second connecting component. The vest includes a vest body, at least one third connecting component and at least one fourth connecting component. The at least one third connecting component and the at least one fourth connecting component respectively are fixed on two ends of the vest body. The at least one third connecting component and the at least one fourth connecting component respectively are detachably connected to the at least one first connecting component and the at least one second connecting component to connect the back strap with the vest. It provides a flexible way for a caregiver to carry a baby comfortably and safely.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Manqun Cheng
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Patent number: 10660454Abstract: A garment with an integrated carry system has a front panel, a rear panel, a first arm opening, a second arm opening, a first leg opening, a second leg opening, a first shoulder strap, and a second shoulder strap. The first shoulder strap comprises a first end coupled proximate the first arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the first leg opening, where the first shoulder strap is removably received in a first compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the first arm opening and the first leg opening. The second shoulder strap has a first end coupled proximate the second arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the second leg opening, where the second shoulder strap is removably received in a second compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the second arm opening and the second leg opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Lalabu LLCInventors: Brian Fosse, John Martin, Mirona Motoc, Brian Fletcher, Zac West
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Patent number: 10611393Abstract: An occupant transportation accessory for luggage involves a foldable planar padded seat having a pair of handles each oppositely secured near a bottom edge, a plurality of straps disposed upon a back surface, and an integrated restraint harness disposed upon a front surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Inventor: Jacobo J. Simon
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Patent number: 10588828Abstract: A teething scarf includes a fabric sheet having a length, a width, and a thickness, the width being greater than the thickness. The fabric sheet forms a continuous loop along the length. The teething scarf also includes a teething element coupled with the fabric sheet. The teething element includes a non-toxic material and being configured for use in easing pain associated with teething in infants.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Haley Gibbons, Jessica Gladstone
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Patent number: 10518795Abstract: Introduced here is a lightweight, foldable seat cushion which can be placed in the shopping cart seat to support a child's legs, and prevent the hard surfaces of the shopping card, such as bars, from causing discomfort to the child and causing the child to try to get out of the cart. The seat cushion can attach to the cart using an attachment mechanism such as magnets and/or clasping protrusions, thus preventing the movement of the seat within the cart. The seat cushion can fold for easy storage in a diaper bag. The lightweight, and the compact size of the seat cushion makes the carrying of the seat cushion convenient and effortless.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Kathleen Anne EiseleInventor: Kathleen Anne Eisele
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Patent number: 10349754Abstract: A baby carrier is provided. The baby carrier includes a body part, a pair of shoulder bands coupled to opposite sides of an upper portion of the body part, a waist band coupled to a lower portion of the body part, a load control unit which is coupled to the waist band and is changed to any one posture of a first posture and a second posture to switch a load-applied direction. A ratio of loads applied to the shoulder bands and the waist band is changed in response to the load control unit being changed from the one posture of the first posture and the second posture to the other posture of the first posture and the second posture.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ji-young Kang, Yeo-hwan Yoon, Jung-hun Lee, Ju-ho Kim, Do-hyeong Park, Jae-ho Baek, Seong-cheol Lim
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Patent number: 10334963Abstract: A person carrying device with a first and second material unit that are joined together about a first side via an adhesion material; two straps disposed on said first material opposite said adhesion material; and two straps disposed on said second material opposite said adhesion material.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Nelson A. Royalty
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Patent number: 10321661Abstract: A personal dog carrier harness system for supporting and carrying a dog at the owner's chest or back. The dog carrier harness utilizes a vertical adjustment mechanism to adapt to shorter or longer dog neck sizes. A double-layer zipper prevents the dog's hair or skin from getting caught in the carrier harness system. Full internal support with stretch-ability is provided to support the dog's rear end, tail, and hind limbs with increased room to accommodate the male dog's crotch area and anatomy. Access points are ruggedized to allow the dog to easily remove and insert their arms and legs during travel in the carrier harness. Fully breathable materials are used in the construction for the comfort of the pet dog. A chin rest neck support is provided to evenly distribute the dog's weight with a pillow-like design for the dog's full neck support. A safety leash and clip is provided to securely attach to the dog's collar or existing harness to prevent the dog from jumping or falling out of the harness system.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Inventor: Liy Kath
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Patent number: 10300325Abstract: An apparatus and method for exercising with a child attached to the legs is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a child wrap element having a portion that can be wrapped around and secure a child; a leg wrap portion having at least one loop that can be secured to the legs of a user; and a connecting portion integrated between the child wrap portion and the leg wrap portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: FIT FAMILY INCORPORATEDInventors: Jennifer Donchenko, Daniil Donchenko
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Patent number: 10300327Abstract: An apparatus and method for exercising with a child attached to the legs is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a child wrap portion having ends that can be wrapped around and secure a child; a leg wrap portion having ends that can be wrapped around attached to the legs of a user; and a connecting portion integrated between the child wrap portion and the leg wrap portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: FIT FAMILY INCORPORATEDInventors: Jennifer Donchenko, Daniil Donchenko
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Patent number: 10271663Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with a cinchable sleeve adapted to allow for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLCInventors: Maureen Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Patent number: 10045634Abstract: An infant carrier which provides the comfort of a wrap-type carrier and the ease of use of a conventional soft-sided infant carrier. The infant carrier includes a pair of adjustable side panels which allow a wearer to selectively transition the side panels between narrow and wide seat configurations to accommodate the size of the infant seated within the carrier. The carrier also includes a torso band, which enables adjustment of the infant support panel relative to the wearer, and also rests higher than conventional waist belts commonly employed on most soft-sided infant carriers.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLCInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 9877595Abstract: An apparatus comprises a seat flap to support a baby's buttocks and thighs in a sling like fashion. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges. A first means joins the top edge to an upper portion of a baby carrier with the seat flap being positioned on an interior portion of the baby carrier. The baby carrier is configured to carry the baby on the front or back of a caregiver's body with the baby facing outward or inward. The baby carrier is operable to support the baby in an upright position without the use of the seat flap. A second means joins the bottom edge to a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright and the baby's legs are supported at an angle of at least ninety degrees.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Suling Wang
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Patent number: 9781992Abstract: Described herein is a hip extension device adapted to be worn by a user. The device is secured adjacent to the hip of a user and forms a ledge-like resting surface for the supporting of objects for carrying. The device includes an inner structural member comprised of hingedly coupled rigid plates movable from an open position to a closed position. A removable cover portion is placed around the inner structural member and allows a user access to an inner cavity for the storage of items. A clip portion is coupled to the device to allow for securing to the user's clothing against their body side. To offer additional support, the device may include a strap.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Inventors: Cin-Ty Lee, Yu-Ye Wen
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Patent number: 9730526Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a child transport device for a child. The child transport device is transformable between a vehicle configuration adapted for attachment in a vehicle, and a carrying configuration adapted for carrying the child against a body of a person. The child transport device comprises a main body, which comprises a safety harness adapted to attach the child to the main body. In the vehicle configuration, a front portion of the main body is adapted to be supported by a first support element, and a rear portion of the main body is adapted to be supported by a second support element, the main body being adapted to be tensioned, such that it when tensioned bridges a distance between the first and second support elements. The disclosure further relates to a method of attaching the child transport device to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: VOLVO CAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mattias Erik Brannstrom, Lotta Jakobsson
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Patent number: 9700151Abstract: A childcare device including a base in the shape of a closed loop; a cavity bounded and defined by the closed loop; and wherein the device is adapted to receive a part of a child's body through the cavity; and the base is independently usable as a baby sling, a walking aid or a seat safety strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: CREATIVE NUANCES LTD.Inventor: Charis Hui Yee Ng
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Patent number: 9629477Abstract: A child carrier and support apparatus for securing a child in a seated position atop a wearer's shoulders is provided which is adapted to engage with a conventional backpack or strapped carrier. The device features a pair of cuffs engageable with the shoulder straps to removably encircle the ankles of the seated child and a sternum strap engaged between the cuffs to limit the distance of spacing of the shoulder straps. A U-shaped seat has two straps engageable to the two cuffs to hold the seat in operative positioning on the shoulders of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Reinold Tagle
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Patent number: 9545159Abstract: An apparatus includes a seat flap for supporting a baby's buttocks and thighs. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge having a shorter length than a length of the top edge and generally curved side edges. A first strap is joined to a first corner of the top edge for adjustably joining to an upper portion of a baby carrier. A second strap is joined to a second corner of the top edge for adjustably joining to the upper portion. Attachments adjustably join the bottom edge about a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright, the baby's legs protrude about the generally curved side edges and are supported at least ninety degrees from the lower portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Inventor: Suling Wang
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Patent number: 9532657Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the field of juvenile products, specifically infant support or nursing pillows, the intent of which is to support an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, comprised of 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 top and bottom surfaces are distinctly different in dimension, resulting in the pillow having an asymmetrical cross section, with one side having generally more loft and the other being substantially flat along a plane perpendicular to the perimeter band. A medial region between two extending arms forms a well, for the purpose of receiving a human torso or small child.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, Peter Jackson, John Matthew Thomson, Cary Costello
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Patent number: 9521912Abstract: An infant carrier contains: a front carrying bag, a neck support pad, and an auxiliary support cushion. The auxiliary support cushion is used for supporting a carrier's back above the carrier's lumbar, and the front carrying bag includes a first carrying strap and a second carrying strap which are in connection with two sides of an upper end of the front carrying bag and the neck support pad. The neck support pad includes an adjustable belt formed on a bottom rim thereof and connecting with an upper rim of the auxiliary support cushion. The front carrying bag also includes a first waist strap and a second waist strap which are fixed on two sides of the front carrying bag to correspond to the carrier's waist and are coupled with two sides of the auxiliary support cushion adjacent to the carrier's waist.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Inventor: James K. C. Yen
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Patent number: 9492019Abstract: A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: 2373945 Ontario Inc.Inventor: Hayley Mullins
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Patent number: 9402430Abstract: Garments and methods are provided for carrying an infant in skin-to-skin contact. In one exemplary embodiment, a garment can have a back panel and two front panels. The front panels can be configured to overlap and adjustably couple together such that the front panels can securely hold a baby against a wearer's chest. One of the front panels can have a pocket formed on an interior surface thereof that is configured to prevent a baby from slipping out of the garment. The garment can also have an adjustable belt configured to be positioned around the garment. The belt can provide additional support to the garment for securely holding a baby against a wearer's chest.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Brownmed, Inc.Inventors: Daniela Jensen, Hope Parish
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Patent number: 9386863Abstract: A child carrier adapted to hold a child in front pack and back pack configurations is described. Embodiments of the child carrier include a support device implemented for persons weighing between 7-17 lbs. Generally, the support device can have a first position for persons weighing between 10-17 lbs and a second position for persons weighing between 7-10 lbs. In the first position, a concave face of the support device can be contoured to interface with torso/buttocks of an infant. In the second position, the support device can be folded together providing an area suitable for an infant.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Boba Inc.Inventor: Robert Antunovic
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Patent number: 9314113Abstract: A carrier for transporting a child by a transporting individual. The carrier includes a belt, a seat, a torso support, and one or more couplers. The belt is configured for securing about the waste and/or hips of the transporting individual; the seat is coupled to the belt, is configured for at least partially supporting the child if the child is seated in the carrier, and has a surface configured for at least partially supporting at least part of the posterior of the child; the torso support is coupled to the seat by one or more couplers and is configured for supporting at least part of the torso of the child; and the one or more couplers are configured to enable adjustment of a distance between one or more coupling locations for each of the one or more couplers and a selected reference point.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Lisbeth Hals Lehan
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Patent number: 9307846Abstract: Provided herein are articles useful for carrying and toting various articles, in addition to persons. One of the members of a frame assembly having two members hingedly connected to one another is secured to a shoulder harness, enabling the articles to be worn on the back of a user. A frame member having a seat or cargo grill or other framework is pivotable to an extended position, the pivotal travel of which is limited by the configuration of a loop and its orientation with respect to its contact with the other frame member, which contact simultaneously serves to provide force for supporting mass present on the seat or cargo grill or other framework. The frame assembly members are contoured to conserve space when stored, when the frame members are in a retracted position with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Inventors: Nathan Locke Harris Jones, Marwin Erick Jansen
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Patent number: 9241582Abstract: The present invention relates to a baby and toddler carrier and in particular to a novel and improved baby and toddler carrier to be used by a parent or other caretakers for carrying a baby in a secure and comfortable way, both for the adult and for the baby, in various carrying positions, the carrier includes an elastic back and neck support, harness straps, and buckles, all of which enable carrying the baby in at least five different carrying positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventors: Galit Gilboa, Ronit Bachar