Having Means To Engage Body Of User Or Bed Structure To Insure Proper Covering Of Body Patents (Class 5/494)
  • Patent number: 8020226
    Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Safety Roo, Inc.
    Inventor: Jo-Ann Landry
  • Patent number: 8011037
    Abstract: A swaddle wrap to calm and comfort an infant has two panels. One that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms and a second one to then wrap around the infant's torso and secured arms that then are attached between the legs. Hook and loop fasteners are used to secure the arm restraints, the swaddle and to attach both panels between the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Tamara Walker Earnest
  • Patent number: 8006334
    Abstract: An evacuation mattress comprises an integral mattress including a mattress interior, a mattress top face sheet, four mattress side face sheets, and a bottom sheet. The bottom sheet forms both the mattress bottom face sheet and an evacuation bottom sheet. The integral evacuation mattress also includes a top evacuation sheet configured to be deployed over a patient who is disposed above the mattress top face sheet. The integral evacuation mattress further includes securing structure configured to secure the top evacuation sheet to the patient and the integral mattress. Transport structure is also included in the integral evacuation mattress and is configured for a person to drag the secured patient and integral mattress from a hospital.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher Kenalty, Miriam Gordon
  • Patent number: 7975334
    Abstract: Implementations for a bedding system are generally disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Evangelia Vensel
  • Patent number: 7954187
    Abstract: A swaddle accessory to restrain an infant or child's arms has a single panel that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms, hook and loop fasteners to secure the arm restraints and pockets to contain the hands to prevent them from breaking out of a swaddle made from a receiving blanket or other swaddle device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Tamara Walker Earnest
  • Publication number: 20110083276
    Abstract: A swaddling blanket for infants, particularly newborn infants, and more particularly for premature infants, comprises an inner blanket and an outer blanket. Each of the inner and outer blankets comprises three flap members such that when all three flap members of the inner blanket, and all three flap members of the outer blanket, are folded over the infant, the infant is comfortably enclosed within six blanket layers in order to provide the infant with the requisite amount of warmth. The baby is also placed upon a support cushion effectively built into the swaddling blanket such that the baby's head, neck, and spinal regions are adequately supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Anna Pieta, Teresa Ciesielski
  • Publication number: 20110078855
    Abstract: A swaddling accessory (100) comprised of elongate flexible material (102) divided into a left wing (110L) and a right wing (110R), the elongate flexible material (102) having attached hook and loop components (104HL, 104HR, 104LC, 104LL). The swaddling accessory (100) secures the babies arms by: placing the infant (100B) on the swaddling accessory (100); weaving the left wing (110L) between the right arm (100BR) and the torso (100BT), then passing the left wing (110L) around the right arm (100BR); repeating a similar weaving with the left arm (100BL) and the right wing (110R); and then securing the left wing (110L) and right wing (110R) at the back of the infant with hook and loop fasteners installed on the elongate flexible material (102). The swaddling accessory may be used with a swaddling cloth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Craig Alan Buckson
  • Patent number: 7904977
    Abstract: The safety sheet of the present invention may include a bed sheet with sleeves along one or more sides. The sleeves may be continuous or slotted and may accommodate inserts constructed of a material soft enough to avoid injury yet sturdy enough to provide an effective barrier to lateral motion of a bed's occupant. The safety sheet may include solid or hollow inserts. Portability of the safety sheet may be maximized by the use of inflatable/deflatable inserts. Inserts may vary in size and shape, and the sleeves may vary in size to accommodate a range of insert sizes. Alternatively, the sleeves may be stuffed with soft materials such as socks or other clothing when inserts are unavailable. The safety sheet may be reversed with inserts in place for aesthetic and comfort purposes or without inserts to hide the sleeves when inserts are no longer needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Neeraj Singh
  • Patent number: 7849536
    Abstract: Underlay for single use for protection of e.g. chair cushions, bedclothes or changing tables, having a liquid-receiving coversheet intended to face away from the object requiring protection, a liquid impermeable backsheet intended to face the object requiring protection upon use, wherein the underlay can be attached to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: Åsa Lindström
  • Patent number: 7832033
    Abstract: A device to prevent a person lying on a bed from falling off the bed, while allowing the person freedom to change sleeping positions and to enter and exit a bed without assistance. This device consists of a washable fabric cover with four cylinder sleeves on each longitudinal side of cover. An elongated support member is inserted into one of the cylinder sleeves on each side of cover. The elongated support member and cover are removably held in place along each longitudinal side of a mattress by brackets. The brackets are anchored between a box springs and a frame of a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Glen Berkshire
  • Publication number: 20100275373
    Abstract: A swaddle blanket and mattress attachment device. The swaddle blanket includes a top end and a bottom end with a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infants legs. A first side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant in one direction and a second side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in the other direction. A fastener is disposed on the second side of the blanket and is configured to secure the second side in place over the first side. At least one attachment strap is secured to the swaddle blanket. When the blanket is in an attachment position the attachment strap extends away from the swaddle blanket. The attachment strap including a first mating pair fastener. The mattress attachment device is configured to be secured to a sleeping surface. The mattress attachment device includes at least one second mating pair fastener that is securable to the first mating pair fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Joel Kaplan, Alvin Kaplan, Richard White, Deborah Ashworth, Jonathan Daugherty
  • Patent number: 7818833
    Abstract: Disclosed is a removable bed covering assembly including both a fitted covering and a top covering which can be converted into a sleeping bag. The top covering is secured to the bed using a fitted covering attached to the mattress of the bed. The top covering and fitted covering can be attached to each via a zipper assembly. Once the top covering is removed it can be assembled into a sleeping bag via a second zipper assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Regena G Ewing
  • Publication number: 20100251482
    Abstract: The invention is a bedding apparatus, to be used with a conventional mattress. The bedding's bottom layer is fitted, so as to fit snugly around a mattress. The bottom layer is connected to the top layer by an attachment device, preferably two zippers. The top layer extends over three edges of the bottom layer, so as to appear aesthetically pleasing and provide comfort to the user. The zippers allow a user to easily and quickly make up the bed after sleeping in the bedding. It also functions to keep the top layer from falling off of the bed while sleeping and facilitates the user in weekly changing of the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20100242173
    Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Safety Roo, Inc.
    Inventor: Jo-Ann Landry
  • Publication number: 20100229306
    Abstract: A head-restraint system includes a rotatable base portion; a stationary platform positioned underneath the base portion, wherein the platform supports the base portion; a rotatable head cradle positioned within an open region of the base portion; a first pivoting mechanism that allows the head cradle to rotate with respect to the base portion; and a second pivoting mechanism that allows the base portion to rotate with respect to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Ralph F. Reeder, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph F. Reeder, JR., Hans R. Bronner
  • Publication number: 20100218314
    Abstract: In one form there is provided a baby wrap including a body of wrappable material for wrapping a baby. In one form the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs. In another form, the baby wrap includes an access portion positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby when wrapped in the baby wrap, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap. In another form, the baby wrap includes a plurality of members which extend from side portions of the wrappable material whilst the baby wrap is in a wrapped state, thereby restricting the baby rolling whilst wrapped within the baby wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Elizabeth Mulheron
  • Patent number: 7774875
    Abstract: A swaddling blanket and pouch combination (SBPC) (10) that allows an infant to be comfortably and easily swaddled. The blanket (12) is comprised of a right blanket flap (28) and a left blanket flap (46) and includes a designated area to which is removably attached the pouch (70). The pouch features a lower end (78) which includes an opening and closing means that allows an infant's soiled diaper to be easily removed and replaced or to take a rectal temperature. The SBPC (10) is used by first placing the left blanket flap (46) over the pouch (70), which is then followed by placing the right blanket flap (28) over the pouch. The right and left blanket flaps (28,46) as well as the pouch (70) are preferably held in place by hook and loop fasteners (88).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Hindi R. Zeidman
  • Patent number: 7774877
    Abstract: An evacuation mattress comprises an integral mattress including a mattress interior, a mattress top face sheet, four mattress side face sheets, and a bottom sheet. The bottom sheet forms both the mattress bottom face sheet and an evacuation bottom sheet. The integral evacuation mattress also includes a top evacuation sheet configured to be deployed over a patient who is disposed above the mattress top face sheet. The integral evacuation mattress further includes securing structure configured to secure the top evacuation sheet to the patient and the integral mattress. Transport structure is also included in the integral evacuation mattress and is configured for a person to drag the secured patient and integral mattress from a hospital.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher Kenalty, Miriam Gordon
  • Publication number: 20100186166
    Abstract: We suggest a blanket or shawl-type covering element made of textiles or plastic for persons, preferably a warmth blanket 1 with two arm entries 12 located at a distance from one another, on which glove-type closures 13 are provided at the ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Darko Sulentic
  • Publication number: 20100170039
    Abstract: A blanket is placed upon an infant in a car seat. The blanket has contoured sleeves and an open back construction of the blanket, as well as stabilization means for securing the base section of the blanket onto an outer, exterior bottom portion of the seat. With these features, the blanket can be readily donned upon an infant that is buckled within a car safety seat without the need to adjust safety straps. The travel blanket includes a base section constructed with a base periphery integrated with the base stabilization means. Lateral sections of the travel blanket further include lateral perimeters appointed for aiding in securing the lateral sections over the infant, without wrapping the torso of the infant. Contoured arm sleeves provide enhanced safety to infants. The sleeves snuggly fit over the infant's wrists and do not have loose flowing material about the arms and wrists, which could present a suffocation risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Margaret A. Davis
  • Publication number: 20100115700
    Abstract: This invention is a child blanket that can be made from various type of material or fabric in color, patterns and texture. The blanket can vary in sizes and lengths. The unique invention allows the child to safely be put inside the enclosed blanket with an elastic band opening combined with Velcro securing under the arms for a snug fit. The safe enclosure will ensure a snug fit around the child to keep warm and also give a swaddled feeling of comfort to the child. The blanket has plenty of room for movement in the leg area and allows the child to comfortably reposition if needed. Since the opening is gathered by the elastic band and secured under the arms, the blanket provides a warm and safe solution for the child by decreasing the risk of SIDS. The blanket would not be able to cover the face or be pulled over the child's head, allowing for a safe resting period or sleep. The design is intended for newborns to 18 month old but not limited too.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ida Monique Pesce
  • Publication number: 20100071709
    Abstract: Wraps for swaddling babies are provided that include a body having a base side. The wrap can further include two arms that are attached to the base side of the body of the wrap. The arms can extend outward in an opposite direction to one another along the base side of the body of the wrap. Related methods of using the wrap are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Carolyn Grissom
  • Patent number: 7673354
    Abstract: A resting method and apparatus for a young child. The young child can be either a newborn, infant, or toddler. The resting apparatus will attach to a cushion such as a mattress, or other back supporting device which is generally associated with a crib or other child's sleeping environmental structure. The resting apparatus has a base sheet or cover which attaches to the cushion. On top of the base cover is attached a pouch section. The pouch section is sized to allow the child to fit comfortably within the interior of the pouch from the child's neck to the child's feet. The pouch fits securely against the outer surface area of the child. The child is laid on its back within the pouch. The arms and legs are held in longitudinal alignment within the pouch. The pouch is designed to restrain the child from overturning from its back position to a front facing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Sarath Fader
  • Publication number: 20100050342
    Abstract: There is provided a sheet system for securing a child in a preferred position on a sleep surface and covering the child, the sheet system including: a base sheet; a band for securing a child in a preferred position; a first attachment means for attaching the band to the base sheet; a top sheet for covering the secured child, and a second attachment means for attaching the top sheet to the base sheet and a stabilising means for stabilising the base sheet on a sleep surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Kirsty Barry
  • Publication number: 20090276956
    Abstract: Disclosed is a removable bed covering assembly including both a fitted covering and a top covering which can be converted into a sleeping bag. The top covering is secured to the bed using a fitted covering attached to the mattress of the bed. The top covering and fitted covering can be attached to each via a zipper assembly. Once the top covering is removed it can be assembled into a sleeping bag via a second zipper assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Regena G. Ewing
  • Patent number: 7603732
    Abstract: A sleeping infant positioning device that will hold an infant in the recommended back-lying position while in a crib or other flat surface. The device includes a pad that has an attached fabric and strap safety restraint, into which the infant is placed. The restraint is designed to fit over roughly the area where a pair of diapers would fit over the infant, with the restraint also including a pair of leg holes to allow insertion of the legs of the infant. A pouch is located on the pad behind where the infant's head is placed, allowing placement of a pillow if desired. An adjustable blanket can also be clipped to the pad, allowing the blanket to be placed over the infant if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: Veronica Robles, Norberto Robles
  • Publication number: 20090229618
    Abstract: A sleep positioning apparatus for restricting the movement of a person wearing a garment from a desired sleeping position to an undesired sleeping position, comprising an interchangeable resiliently deformable roll inhibiting element having openings there through; and a fastener assembly for connecting the roll inhibiting element to the garment of a person, wherein the fastener assembly comprises an elongated band with a clip on one end and a separable ring on the opposite end, the clip for connecting with the garment of a person and the separable ring for connecting within the openings of the roll inhibiting element, thereby allowing interchangeability of the roll inhibiting element, and the clip and the garment forming a substantially flexible joint, thereby maintaining the roll inhibiting element in substantially the same orientation and position relative to the person, when the person is in the desired sleeping position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: SERENITY AND PROSPERITY ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: James P. Sotelo, JR., Karen M. Sotelo
  • Publication number: 20090229054
    Abstract: A cover for a body pillow. The cover may be made in various sizes and shapes, although the cover is preferably generally rectangular in shape with a left side and a right side. The cover has an opening to receive a body pillow. A pair of pockets to receive the feet of the person using the body pillow are disposed opposite to one another on the left and right sides, respectively, of the cover toward the bottom edge, one pocket on the left side and one pocket on the right side, so disposed as to each receive a foot of the person. The pockets are closed on their respective side and bottom edges with the openings of the pockets facing toward the upper edge of the cover. The cover may be made of various fabrics corresponding to ambient conditions or the particular preferences of the user. The pockets may be detachably attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Jamie L. Yates, Joy C. Yates
  • Patent number: 7587769
    Abstract: An article for swaddling a baby includes a blanket formed with opposed arm-receiving sleeves. The blanket incorporates a pacifier retaining structure, which is formed in the blanket between an outer edge of the blanket and one of the opposed arm-receiving openings and which is for receiving and retainer a pacifier relative to the blanket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Julie McDermott
  • Patent number: 7584515
    Abstract: A fitted sheet-blanket (30) suitable for use with a crib or bassinet mattress (33) is provided. The fitted sheet-blanket can include a pocket coverlet (21) securely detachable on a top of the fitted sheet-blanket to form an open-ended pocket, and a pillow (13) securely detachable on the top of the fitted sheet-blanket and located above the open-ended pocket. The pocket coverlet can include one or more detachable inserts to provide an adjustable depth of the pocket relative to the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventors: Dianna Jones, Angelia Roy
  • Publication number: 20090217455
    Abstract: A baby blanket includes a generally rectangular base cloth panel with a front face and an opposite rear face and a front cloth panel defining five edges. The front cloth panel is attached to the base cloth panel along four of the five edges so as to define a pocket between the front and base cloth panels and to define an opening into the pocket between the fifth edge of the front cloth panel and the base cloth panel, the pocket configured to receive the baby therein such that the front cloth panel covers substantially the entire torso of the baby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090199337
    Abstract: A cover to cover a user may include a body member to cover the user, an outwardly extending projection to connect to the body member and a fastening device to secure the body member. The body member may include a top edge and a bottom edge, and the length of the top edge may be less than the length of the bottom edge. The fastening device may fasten to the user, or the fastening device may fasten to a vehicle. The fastening device may include a pair of spring-loaded jaws, or the fastening device may include Velcro. The top edge may be substantially parallel to the bottom edge, and the body member may include a first side edge which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom edge. The body member may include a second side edge which is inclined with respect to the first side edge or the body member may include a second side edge which is concavely curved. The second side edge may be connected to the top edge, and the first side edge may be connected to a first outward extending projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Amy Michelle Long
  • Publication number: 20090165206
    Abstract: A blanket for placement upon an infant in a seat and method having sleeves and an open back construction as well as stabilization means is provided that it can be readily donned upon an infant buckled within a seat without the need to adjust safety straps. The travel blanket includes a base section constructed with a base periphery integrated with base stabilization means therein for securing the base section of the blanket onto an outer, exterior bottom portion of the seat. Lateral sections of the travel blanket further include lateral perimeters appointed for aiding in securing the lateral sections over the infant, without wrapping the torso of the infant. Construction of the travel blanket ensures a significant amount of coverage over the entire body of the infant that does not lend to shifting, zero wrapping of the infant's body/torso, and minimal jostling of the infant when applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Margaret A. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090133192
    Abstract: A personal comfort device having a neck support portion and an arm and upper body support portion. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the neck support portion may comprise a U-shaped pillow having a pair of opposing arms. The neck support portion may be placed onto the back a user's neck such that the two opposing arms pass on either side of the user's neck and such that the free ends of the two opposing arms are located on the front side of the user. The neck support portion may support the head and neck of a user in a comfortable manner. The arm support portion may be interconnected to the neck support portion such that it hangs approximately on the user's torso. The arm support portion may be functional to receive the user's arms and maintain them in approximately a folded position across the user's torso. The arm support portion may be integrated into a blanket to thereby provide additional comfort to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Chad Ross Hassell, David F. Broadbent
  • Publication number: 20090113630
    Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Jo-Ann Landry
  • Patent number: 7487561
    Abstract: A bedding assembly including at least a first sheet, preferably one fitted sheet having a head end and a foot, at least a second sheet, preferably one flat sheet having a head end and a foot end to be placed atop the said second sheet, an elastomeric component either removably attached to the first sheet or the second sheet; or affixed to the first sheet or the second sheet; or woven into the first sheet or the second sheet, connecting the flat sheet to the fitted sheet at least one portion of a foot end of the bedding assembly, and fastening means connecting the fitted sheet to the flat sheet along at least one portion of one edge of the foot end of the fitted sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley Ho
  • Publication number: 20080307577
    Abstract: A baby safety blanket having upper and lower panel members defining a baby-receiving enclosure, the upper and lower panel members preferably joined along at least one side in a releasable manner, such as with a zipper or hook-and-loop fasteners. Lateral panel members extend to either side, whereby the lateral panel members can be rolled into wedging rolls and wedged between the mattress and rails of a crib to tautly draw the upper panel member across the torso and legs of the baby to restrict roll-over. A secondary pocket may be provided on the upper side of the upper panel member such that blankets can be inserted or removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kristen Leckband
  • Patent number: 7444695
    Abstract: An infant/toddler carrying apparatus that incorporates a center panel having at least two leg holes through which legs of an infant/toddler to be carried are inserted; and left and right wrapping panels fixedly connected to left and right edge portions of the center panel, at least the left and right wrapping panels being formed so as to wrappingly surround an infant/toddler to be carried. A panel insert is fixedly positioned with the center panel so as to reinforce or otherwise support the center panel. The center panel may include a fabric frame fixedly positioned on the center panel, and formed as at least one of a pocket, a warning label, an information insert, and an attachment loop. Also, the center panel may include a drop-in pocket in which the infant/toddler is positioned. The leg holes are positioned to allow the child's legs to extend therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Rebekah Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20080256707
    Abstract: A body cover throw construction including a stitched structure which opens to surround and cover the feet of a person who is in a sitting, reclining or laid-back position in a reclining chair, sofa or the like. The inventive body cover-throw comprises a length of fabric rectangular in shape that is hemmed to finish both ends then folded and stitched at one end, referred to as the bottom, to form three compartments within the folded layers, a centrally located compartment that has a slit opening to accommodate the feet and two are sealed compartments, one on each side of the folded layers, that provide localized areas of increased density and stability that effectively positions the bottom of the throw to catch and cover the user's feet with a scooping action when the throw is spread over and beyond the feet then pulled back over the user's feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Marshall P. Bank
  • Publication number: 20080235848
    Abstract: A body comforter garment, consisting of three layers, that converts to a pillow (48) comprising a front portion (32) and a back portion (46) that extends from an upper shoulder edge (22) to a feet edge (44). The sleeves (25) have a hand pouch (26) for receiving hands of a wearer, with a hand pouch opening (28) for removing the hands. There is a hood (20) attached to a neck opening (24) of the garment. A foot pouch (42) is attached to lower end of the garment for receiving feet of the wearer with a foot pouch opening (40) for removing the feet. A front zipper (30), or other attachment means, is attached to the center front portion (32) of the garment to allow for entering and exiting the garment. A lower portion of the garment can be raised and attached to a higher portion of the garment to allow the wearer to walk around. When the garment is not being worn, it can be rolled into the foot pouch (42) and used as a pillow (48).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Gwendolyn Wilder, Danette Josephine Wilder
  • Publication number: 20080184486
    Abstract: Body orienting harnesses and associated structures are disclosed, along with methods of use. The body orienting harness can position a body, such an infant, with respect to the associated structure, such as a bed, bed frame or crib, a sheet, or a blanket for example. The harness may be integrated with a sheet or blanket in order to secure not only a body in position but also secure the sheet or blanket in position with respect to the body. The sheet, blanket, or other cover, can provide a slip cover for an underlying support surface, such as a mattress for example. Alternatively, the cover can be secured in other ways to form a pocket in association with other structure, such as a bed sheet for example. The harness can be mounted in association with the pocket to secure a body in position with the respect to the pocket and associated structure, such as a mattress, crib, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Carol A. Betz, Nicola D. Pieters
  • Publication number: 20080148482
    Abstract: An infant/toddler carrying apparatus that incorporates a center panel having at least two leg holes through which legs of an infant/toddler to be carried are inserted; and left and right wrapping panels fixedly connected to left and right edge portions of the center panel, at least the left and right wrapping panels being formed so as to wrappingly surround an infant/toddler to be carried. A panel insert is fixedly positioned with the center panel so as to reinforce or otherwise support the center panel. The center panel may include a fabric frame fixedly positioned on the center panel, and formed as at least one of a pocket, a warning label, an information insert, and an attachment loop. Also, the center panel may include a drop-in pocket in which the infant/toddler is positioned. The leg holes are positioned to allow the child's legs to extend therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Rebekah Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20080120774
    Abstract: An infant blanket having an inner surface and an outer surface, a center portion with an upper edge for engaging the infant's neck and shoulders: a first portion extending from one side of the center portion: and a second portion extending from the opposite side of the center portion, a pair of spaced apart arm apertures of size and shape sufficient to allow an infant's arms to pass comfortably from the inner surface to the outer surface. The infant is placed backside down on the center portion with a first arm through the first arm aperture and a second arm through the second arm aperture: the first portion is wrapped over the infant's torso: the second flap is wrapped over the torso and first portion and removably coupled to the outer surface of the first portion with hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Amanda J. Hite
  • Publication number: 20080115270
    Abstract: A device for covering a bed includes a first covering member, a second covering member, and a securing mechanism. The first covering member and second covering member are shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, and include at least one zipper attached to the outer portions thereof. The zipper can be securely attached to the securing mechanism, preferably a loop attached to the first covering member, by a lock. The device can include a pleated region within the first covering member, an elastic cord attached to the outer portions of the first covering member, and elastic straps attached to the first covering member to secure the device to a mattress. The device can include a pull tab coupled to the zippers, and an electronic sensor attached to the first covering member to detect the unzipping of the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Angela McCarthy
  • Patent number: 7370377
    Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Safety Roo, Inc.
    Inventor: Jo-Ann Landry
  • Patent number: 7337482
    Abstract: Body orienting harnesses and associated structures are disclosed, along with methods of use. The body orienting harness can position a body, such an infant, with respect to the associated structure, such as a bed, bed frame or crib, a sheet, or a blanket for example. The harness may be integrated with a sheet or blanket in order to secure not only a body in position but also secure the sheet or blanket in position with respect to the body. The sheet, blanket, or other cover, can provide a slip cover for an underlying support surface, such as a mattress for example. Alternatively, the cover can be secured in other ways to form a pocket in association with other structure, such as a bed sheet for example. The harness can be mounted in association with the pocket to secure a body in position with the respect to the pocket and associated structure, such as a mattress, crib, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Mommy's Little Helpers, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Carol A. Betz, Nicola D. Pieters
  • Patent number: 7337481
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus suitable for securing bedding. The apparatus of the invention includes at least two complimentary generally U-shaped components having mating surfaces adapted to cooperate with one another to secure bedding placed therebetween and to form a pocket of the bedding, which can be suitable for receiving an infant. The apparatus of the invention further includes a mechanism for releasably securing the lower member and the upper member to each other, which can include a plurality of magnets having opposing polarities positioned along the mating surfaces of the U-shaped members to mate with a corresponding magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Baby Love LLC
    Inventor: Nicole Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20080034464
    Abstract: An exemplary nursing blanket includes a fabric panel configured to provide cover for at least a portion of a mid-torso area of a user nursing a child, and at least two of the following: a first gathered corner of the panel forming a first pouch for receiving an elbow of the user when the nursing blanket is in a first position, a second gathered corner of the panel forming a second pouch for receiving the other elbow of the user when the nursing blanket is in a second position, a first anchor mechanism attached to the panel and configured to anchor the panel to a shoulder of the user when the nursing blanket is in the first position, and a second anchor mechanism attached to the panel and configured to anchor the panel to the other shoulder of the user when the nursing blanket is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Pookado Products, LLC
    Inventor: Diane E. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20070261169
    Abstract: A blanket construction designed to envelop at least a portion of a person's body without risk of bunching up or falling off when the wearer moves. When folded it looks like a regular throw blanket or pillow, but unfolded, it is a blanket including individual compartments for receiving the user's legs, and an upper body portion that can be extending to envelop the user's torso, shoulders and/or head where desired to fully encompass the body of said person. Said blanket construction further allows for mobility while wearing the blanket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Jessica Augusta-Tarleton Grant, Elaine Tarleton Grant
  • Patent number: 7287676
    Abstract: An adjustable baby blanket snuggly covers a baby in a front-worn baby carrier. The baby blanket includes a pouch, a back, a left arm extension, a right arm extension, and a hood. In use, the pouch is slipped up around the baby's legs such that the bottom portion of the baby extends into the pouch. The left arm extension is wrapped around the baby carrier such that the left arm extension passes to the right between the left and right shoulder straps of the baby carrier and the wearer. The right arm extension is wrapped around the baby carrier such that the right arm extension passes to the left between the two shoulder straps of the baby carrier and the wearer. The ends of the left and right arm extensions are then tied together at a location on the opposite side of the baby carrier with respect to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Cathleen Siok-Syuan Chua