Specially Adapted For Infant Support Patents (Class 5/655)
  • Patent number: 8375491
    Abstract: Disclosed is an infant lap support comprising an infant support panel having a first edge and a second edge, a leg attachment member having two or more attachment points, wherein a first attachment point is attached to the first edge of the infant support panel and wherein a second attachment point is attached to a first fastener, and a second fastener attached to a second edge of the infant support panel, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are configured to be selectively fastened to each other around the legs of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Don E. Hinderliter, II
  • Patent number: 8375490
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Publication number: 20130031724
    Abstract: This invention is a pillow placed on the lap for supporting a baby while feeding. The pillow raises the baby on an inclined plane, with ridges on the lower and upper outer edges for added safety and stability, and has a curved, yet light and compact body to fit comfortably in front of the caregiver's torso. If breast feeding, the mother lifts the baby and turns the pillow over vertically to feed on the other breast. For the lengthy and repetitive task of feeding an infant, the pillow securely supports and elevates the baby; this benefits both the baby, by reducing acid reflux, and the caregiver, by decreasing stress on the arms and back as well as presenting the option to be hands-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Jane Kelly
  • Patent number: 8365329
    Abstract: An infant feeding and support pillow has a pillow cover and filling material disposed within the pillow cover. The pillow cover has a longitudinal base portion with a first end region, a middle region, and a second end region. A first end arm with a distal end extends transversely from the first end region of the longitudinal base portion. At least one middle arm with a distal end extends transversely from the middle region of the longitudinal base portion. A second end arm with a distal end extends transversely from the second end region of the longitudinal base portion. The first end arm, the longitudinal base portion, and the middle arm define a first opening configured to hold a first infant. The middle arm, the longitudinal base portion, and the second end arm define a second opening configured to hold a second infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Michelle Barsosky
  • Patent number: 8365328
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Patent number: 8365323
    Abstract: The instant invention is an inflatable, portable crib, comprising: a bottom most member parallel to the floor, at least one vertical member operationally connected to said bottom most member, at least three struts arranged around the perimeter of the bottom most member, and at least one horizontal member, said horizontal member(s) connecting at least two struts toward the tops of the struts, and said horizontal member(s) operationally connected to said vertical member(s), wherein said vertical member(s) and said bottom most member create an enclosed space; and wherein said struts and horizontal member(s) consist of an outer shell of dimensionally stable material and at least one inner bladder; and when said inner bladder(s) are inflated with air under pressure, said struts and vertical member(s) create a rigid structure for supporting said enclosed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Guava Family, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Crumrine
  • Publication number: 20130025063
    Abstract: An adjustable pad that can have a substantially level top regardless of the slope or configuration of the surface it is placed upon. The adjustable pad can have a sheet coupled with one or more support members. The support members can be formed or adjusted to account for the slope of the surface. The adjustable pad can be used to change a child's diaper, as a sleeping pad, or for other desired reasons, regardless of the configuration of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Laurie O'Nion
  • Publication number: 20130025064
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile feeding table providing varied inclination angles to facilitate the secured feeding of one or more infants and providing ease of use for a parent or caregiver. The invention provides a moveable base frame, a body support frame supporting an infant and providing a variably inclined surface, and a sliding drawer supporting the support frame that promotes ease of use for a parent or caregiver when, for example, in a seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Baby Squared,LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew HOLDEN, Sarah Holden GREENE
  • Publication number: 20130025062
    Abstract: An encounter and contact mattress or pillow, is made up of at least one cloth-like or blanket-like base body having two functional sides that are configured to be the same, similar, or different, and serve for support, wherein the one side is suitable for facing toward a contact person and the other side is suitable for offering a premature or newborn baby or infant a support surface. The base body is divided up into at least three regions, namely into an edge zone region (8), a transition region (6), and an encounter region (5), and the encounter region (5) is configured in such a manner that a transfer of tactile and/or acoustic stimuli and/or heat from one side to the other side of the encounter and contact mattress (1) is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara M. ESCH
  • Patent number: 8359687
    Abstract: An adjustable incubator/crib infant positioning blanket for holding a premature baby securely in an incubator. The blanket includes a pouch to securely hold the baby with its head in an upright position on an inclined plane such as a raised mattress and the blanket is secured to the mattress by a strap. The pouch securely prevents the baby from rolling or sliding toward the bottom of the inclined mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Ellen T. Marlowe
  • Patent number: 8347432
    Abstract: An infant swaddle blanket that includes a torso wrap section with wings and a leg pouch for the infant's legs. The torso wrap section is designed to wrap around the infant's torso for swaddling. The swaddle includes various hook and loop fasteners which facilitates swaddling and makes the swaddle easier to use, as well as making the swaddle safer to use by providing a more secure, adjustable fit. External hold-down straps augment hook and loop closures on the wings. The leg pouch permits the infant's diaper to be changed without unwrapping the torso wrap section, thereby facilitating diaper changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Halo Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Schmid, Dawn Griffin
  • Publication number: 20130000036
    Abstract: An inflatable device for infants, the device comprising a structure formed from two or more inflatable chambers in fluid communication with a control valve, wherein the control valve comprises a single input port for receiving an inflation device and an output port unit in fluid communication with the inflatable chambers to enable the chambers to be inflated simultaneously by the inflation device while providing fluid separation between the chambers after inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: POPINPOD LIMITED
    Inventors: Susan Page Wood Greeney, Jodi Sharee Bartle, Jurgen Brand
  • Patent number: 8341783
    Abstract: A baby change mat has a rectangular base mat, and pockets attached to a side of the base mat. The base mat has a non-slip fastening belt for fastening the base mat to a change table. The base mat provides a first work surface for changing a baby. The pocket provides storage space for storing items needed for changing the baby. A cover is detachably attached to the base mat for providing a second work surface. A flap is detachably attached to a side of the rectangular base mat. The flap can be folded on top of the base mat or the cover for providing a third work surface. The baby change mat can be rolled up and held in the rolled up configuration with an elastic closure loop. A carrying handle facilitates attaching the rolled up baby change mat to a support such as a baby stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer Kara Beck
  • Patent number: 8341782
    Abstract: A baby support device is described. The baby support device comprises an elongate first surface adapted to support all or part of a baby and a shorter second surface adapted to support at least part of a baby, the first and second surfaces being arranged at an angle with respect to one another such that the first surface alone or the first and second surfaces together can, in use, fully support a baby in both the prone or supine orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: TWM Productions Ltd.
    Inventor: Geraldine Abrahams
  • Patent number: 8341781
    Abstract: An inflatable child containment assembly generally in the form of a play pen type structure capable of multiple uses including a contained play area, a resting or sleeping space, a splash pool, a wash basin, and a support platform for changing a child. A wall assembly has sufficient structural integrity when inflated to assume either a first operative or upright position or a second operative, inverted position, depending on the intended use. A plurality of interconnected wall sections define the wall assembly and are collectively disposed in a closed, continuous configuration to form an interior child containment area having a closure assembly covering one end thereof. An inflatable base may serve as a cushion when removably disposed within the containment area. When in the deflated and collapsed orientation, the containment assembly may be easily carried by an individual utilizing an appropriate pouch or bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Sandra Bleser
  • Patent number: 8332978
    Abstract: A pillow is provided for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly. The pillow may have arms which define a void with varying diameters to facilitate holding an infant's head to cause reshaping of the posterior of the skull. An anchoring mechanism may also be included to hold the pillow in place. A webbing may also be used between the arms to encourage the arms to remain against the infant's head and/or to engage a surface on which the pillow rests and limit sliding or the pillow or the infant's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Warnock
  • Publication number: 20120311788
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to change/travel kits and systems for absorbent articles and/or garments. A change kit for single and/or emergency use includes a change pad with single change accessories having a fully unrolled/unfolded condition defining an outer perimeter and a fully folded/rolled condition; a pouch secured to the outer perimeter of the change pad, the pouch defining a cavity that is sized to receive the change pad when the change pad is in the fully folded/rolled condition, the pouch being invertible to an inverted condition; wherein, when the change pad is in the fully folded/rolled condition, the pouch is everted from the inverted condition to completely receive the change pad within the cavity of the pouch; and an absorbent article retained in the pouch and that is compressed by hand upon folding/rolling of the change pad from the fully unrolled/unfolded condition to the fully rolled/folded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Peter W. Jackson, II
  • Patent number: 8321980
    Abstract: A flexible system is provided for surrounding a perimeter and covering a top surface of a mattress. The flexible system supports one or more appendage(s) of a character. The flexible system includes a textile or fabric frame for covering portions of a head side, a foot side and intermediate sides of the mattress. The textile or fabric frame forms an opening around a portion of a top surface of the mattress, where the opening has an inner peripheral edge. The flexible system further includes a cover sheet positioned over the top surface, and having an outer peripheral edge that is removably attached to the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the frame. The appendage(s) of the character are supported on the textile or fabric frame at one or more of the head side, the foot side and the intermediate sides of the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Incredibeds LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy Maloney
  • Patent number: 8316482
    Abstract: The sleeping enclosure for an infant is comprised of a sleeping cushion and a dome-shaped net that rests atop. The sleeping enclosure is a soft pillow-like structure that is further defined by retaining walls such that an infant rests within and is incapable of rolling out of the sleeping cushion. The sleeping cushion rests and secures atop a mattress via at least one adjustable strap, which in conjunction with the sleeping cushion encircles said mattress. The dome shaped net rests atop the retaining walls and prevents objects from falling upon an infant contained within the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Milane Martin, III
  • Patent number: 8316490
    Abstract: A diaper changing device to mount to an infant car seat includes a cover having a first side, a second side, a plurality of individualized compartments spaced along a length of the cover and folding sections positioned between adjacent ones of the plurality of individualized compartments. The diaper changing device further includes a plurality of support members positioned within the individualized compartments and a plurality of fasteners attached to the cover. The plurality of fasteners are shaped to engage a lip formed on an edge of the infant car seat to secure the cover to the infant car seat in a position suspended over an interior region of the infant car seat with the second side of the cover facing the interior region and the first side of the cover facing outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Tarra Ruth Bilak, Mark Ronald Bilak
  • Publication number: 20120284925
    Abstract: A rigid fabric covered foam back panel attaches to a back of an infant by straps wrapped around the infant and secured together in front or to a front panel. The back panel is wider than the body of the infant and extends down the full length of the torso to prevent the infant from rolling over from a prone position and thereby encourage the infant to crawl. A chest and belly pad is attached to a front of the infant to encourage the use of legs as well as arms in crawling. Arm and knee pads provide friction to enhance crawling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Douglas J. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20120278994
    Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow body at locations indicative of where a particular use of the pillow may occur. Also, use-defining text may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to or separate from each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Clarice Bonzer, Charles Parker, Nancy Bartley
  • Publication number: 20120278991
    Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow. Also, numeric indicia may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Clarice Bonzer, Charles Parker, Nancy Bartley
  • Patent number: 8302230
    Abstract: A bedding article for reflux babies and/or other infants or children having a medical condition that requires an inclined sleeping position has anti-rotation features. These features include multiple securements or fasteners between a sling and a base or mattress. These features can include removable blocks (e.g. foam or the like) that are removably attachable to the sling on one or both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Keith A. Jarrett, Jr., Terry Barber Jarrett
  • Patent number: 8302225
    Abstract: A swaddle garment to calm and comfort an infant has two panels and a leg pouch. One panel that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms and a second panel to then wrap around the infant's torso and secured arms. The bottom portions of the back and front panels form a leg pouch to contain the infant's legs. Hook and loop fasteners are used to secure the arm restraints, and the bottom of the leg pouch has an opening for easy access for diaper changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Tamara Walker Earnest
  • Patent number: 8296881
    Abstract: A play system for children, includes a playmat constructed and dimensioned so as to be foldable from a flat condition for normal use as a mat, to a folded condition defining a receptacle; and a plurality of play pieces for use on the playmat when in its flat condition, and adapted to be received within the receptacle defined by the playmat when in its folded condition. The playmat, and at least some of the play pieces, include mateable fastener elements for releasably retaining the play pieces on the playmat when in its flat condition. Fastener elements are located on the playmat at preselected locations thereon to thereby locate and stabilize the play pieces carrying mateable fastener elements at the preselected locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Gymbox Ltd.
    Inventor: Gili Litman
  • Publication number: 20120260430
    Abstract: An arm-crook-pillow-pad assembly comprising at least one pillow-pad, the pillow-pad comprising a pillow assembly; a removable cover; at least one band acting as a securer. The pillow assembly is usable to provide a soft resting place for the head of the baby while the baby is being held by the user-wearer. The pillow assembly is useful for comfort-holding the baby such that the arm of the user-wearer and the baby are not in touch-contact, but the baby is still in close proximity to the caregiver. The pillow assembly comprises a spine with a flexible joint between the pillow-pad(s) such that the pillow-pad(s) moves in relation to each other about a joint-axis of the spine. The spine provides a space for receiving the head of the baby such that the pillow assembly contour-touches the head of the baby at a plurality of points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Vivian Hernandez
  • Patent number: 8281435
    Abstract: A compact, pre-formed, reversible wedge-shaped pillow for supporting the head of a baby or, interchangeably, for supporting a bottle for a baby, is provided. The pillow includes a contoured, wedge-shaped body comprising a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side, a third longitudinal side, and two opposing angular ends. The first longitudinal side is configured with a head-receiving contour for isolating and supporting the baby's head during sleeping, feeding, or traveling in a car seat—thus reducing flat head syndrome. The third longitudinal side is configured with a bottle-receiving contour. If used in combination with a second pillow of the present invention, the head of the baby can rest within the head-receiving contour of the first pillow, while the bottle to feed the baby can rest within the bottle-receiving contour of the second pillow; thus assisting with proper digestion during feeding by elevating the head above the stomach level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Samuel Kent
  • Patent number: 8276228
    Abstract: A portable changing table of the present disclosure includes at least one extendable arm assembly moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one extendable arm assembly is removably securable to a support structure. The portable changing table further includes a collapsible frame hingedly secured to the at least one extendable arm assembly, wherein the collapsible frame is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The portable changing table further includes a flexible support member secured to a portion of the collapsible frame. The flexible support member extends across a portion of the collapsible frame in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Alexis Gant, Justin Gant
  • Patent number: 8276229
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
  • Patent number: 8276224
    Abstract: A bed sheet includes a bottom fabric layer sized to extend over the sides of and underneath a mattress. A top fabric layer is generally co-extensive with, and fastened to, the bottom fabric layer and defines a pocket therebetween. A sleeping garment integrated into the top fabric layer has a pair of garment halves removably coupleable to each other via a zipper that zips up into a fastener pocket that covers the zipper when the garment is fully closed. A flap can extend from one half of the garment, over the fastener pocket and fasten to the opposite half of the garment to inhibit the user from unzipping and removing the garment. The garment can hold a lower portion of the user within said pocket, allowing the user to remain warm without the use of a separate blanket, while being able to sit or stand on the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Joanna von Yurt, Jan Marco von Yurt
  • Publication number: 20120240339
    Abstract: A support pillow includes a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well when the pillow is in an open position. A first flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a first one of the curved arms and a second flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a second one of the curved arms. A fastening mechanism is configured to couple the first and the second flap portions to each other when the pillow body is folded in half to place the pillow in a closed position, with the first and the second arms being generally adjacent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Publication number: 20120216351
    Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: THORLEY INDUSTRIES LLC
    Inventors: Frederick Karl Hopke, Henry F. Thorne, Mary J. Koes, Robert D. Daley
  • Patent number: 8245337
    Abstract: A baby portable bed and secure device, —Snugsabug®—, for keeping baby in position while asleep or laying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Clifford Rabess, Lisa Rabess
  • Patent number: 8245338
    Abstract: The portable diaper changing pad device provides a fully pliable pad that may be used on virtually any surface. The pliability of the pad is also advantageous for compact portability. Straps extended from each pad end are used to wrap around a given surface, such as an existing changing table for example, to removably secure the pad thereto. The pillow is made into the pad. Two restraint loops are provided proximal to the pillow for looping around an infant' shoulders. The connecting strap with adjustable buckle removably secures the loops together so that a baby is restrained. The carry bag is especially useful for compact carry of the pad, and importantly features attachment means for removable attachment to the pad, when the pad is in use, so that the pad and carry bag are not inadvertently separated, with neither being easily accidentally forgotten.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Kerri A. Nemeth
  • Publication number: 20120198614
    Abstract: An infant support structure assembly includes a frame having an infant receiving portion configured to receive an infant therein and an electronic device. The infant receiving portion includes a support component extending along part of the infant receiving portion. The support component includes an electrical connector coupled thereto. The electrical connector is connected to a power source. The electronic device includes a mounting portion removably mountable to the support component of the frame. Power is supplied from the power source to the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted to the frame and engages the electrical connector of the support component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Aiken, Mark Weppner
  • Publication number: 20120198630
    Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: DIKRAN BABIKIAN, Branko Bem
  • Publication number: 20120192355
    Abstract: The invention provides a changing table for supporting an infant or child. The changing table may include a frame having a plurality of pivotally coupled tubes, the frame being expandable between an expanded state for supporting the infant or child and a collapsed state for storage or transportation. The changing table may also include a mat detachably coupled with the frame to provide a supportive surface for the infant or child upon which the infant or child may be placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: H & W Creations
    Inventor: Michael Manzanares
  • Publication number: 20120192353
    Abstract: An adjustable incubator/crib infant positioning blanket for holding a premature baby securely in an incubator. The blanket includes a pouch to securely hold the baby with its head in an upright position on an inclined plane such as a raised mattress and the blanket is secured to the mattress by a strap. The pouch securely prevents the baby from rolling or sliding toward the bottom of the inclined mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Ellen T. Marlowe
  • Publication number: 20120192354
    Abstract: A angled pillow configuration designed for infants comprising: a angled pillow: a sloping top surface of the angled pillow; a harness assembly, where the harness assembly provides means to secure an infant in a supine position; and adjustment slits along the sloping top where the adjustment slits provide a means to adjust the position of the infant while in the harness assembly. The harness assembly may include harness straps, a padded body, and a release buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: YOLANDA BALDWIN
  • Patent number: 8230536
    Abstract: A changing table for a playard has a flexible platform sized to support a child and a changing table mount arranged to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount can have a plurality of straps each having a fastener and removably received in corresponding slots of the playard. The changing table mount can comprise a zipper releasably connecting the changing table to the playard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, Jeffrey David Swan, Neil C. Penza, Todd D. Sorzano, Matthew J. Ransil, Thomas J. Pollack, Jonathan M. Pacella, Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Publication number: 20120186023
    Abstract: A cushion device that can be securely attached to a body of a user to, for example, aid in supporting a baby during feeding, and provide support of the neck, elbows, forearms and wrists of a wearer while engaging in an activity such as breast feeding. The cushion device supports the neck and back, and helps to hold the neck and back in an orthopedically correct position. The cushion device also relieves muscle stress associated with holding a baby by enabling the baby to be supported by the cushion. The cushion device is shaped to conform to the user's body and can be adjusted to have a fit of desired tightness so that the cushion device remains stably and securely in place on the wearer, the neck and back support of the cushion is enhanced, and the cushion device fits comfortably on the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jana Braxton
  • Publication number: 20120186024
    Abstract: The present invention is a simple, adaptable orthotic device that can correct and/or prevent deformational posterior plagiocephaly, especially if used before the infant is 4 months of age. The manufactured article provides an anatomically correcting, adjustable, concave-shaped resting surface for an infant's head in a manner that effectively eliminates uneven pressure on the infant's occiput. The orthotic device has a modular design which permits easy adjustments of the devices' head cavity to accommodate differences in individual infant head size and shape, thereby providing the infant's head with a custom fit. Also, as the infant continues to grow in size, the adjustable head cavity and torso recess features of the orthotic device allow the contoured spatial volume and dimensions of the molded supporting surfaces to expand as the infant's calvaria grow; and thereby facilitate a progressive, normalization and rounding of the infant's occiput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Gary F. Rogers, James R. Miller
  • Patent number: 8225442
    Abstract: A privacy blanket, including a blanket body having a first side surface and a second side surface. At least one engagement portion is provided to removably engage the privacy blanket with a user. The privacy blanket further includes at least one functional portion for providing a containment area, a storage arrangement, and/or a working area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Valerie L. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120180222
    Abstract: A body for carrycots and similar is very simple and of reduced weight, the manufacture of which does not require any additional assembly, with everything necessary integrated into the part forming the body. The carrycot body includes two similar superposed receptacles that are joined together by the peripheries of their mouths, with the upper receptacle, which forms the interior part of the indicated body, being made of a lightweight material and the lower receptacle, which forms the exterior part of the body, being made of a strong material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Jane, S.A.
    Inventor: Manuel JANE SANTAMARIA
  • Publication number: 20120180221
    Abstract: An infant holding device, including an infant holding portion, including a ductile sheet covered with infant-compatible material and a stand portion, adapted to support the infant holding portion in a vertically diagonal position, so that the infant holding portion thereby has a top and a bottom. In one preferred embodiment the ductile sheet is made of aluminum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Katherine K. Beevers, Timothy R. Beevers
  • Patent number: 8220089
    Abstract: A sleeper apparatus for holding an infant designed to simulate the feeling of being held in a caregiver's arms is herein disclosed. The sleeper is similar in shape to that of a canoe and is able to accommodate most infants via a removable insert section. The insert may be added or removed, depending on the size of the infant. The sleeper is made using padded foam materials and comprises an air bladder located along an inside wall of a perimeter enclosure. The bladder is connected to a DC-powered air pump, which pumps air in and out of the bladder to simulate human breathing. The inner space of the sleeper is contoured to conform to the babies shape. The head area is larger with minimal padding to provide for unobstructed and clear breathing. The foot area is slightly declined and would be provided with additional padding. The sleeper provides a comforting and secure resting place for infants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey Diefenbach
  • Publication number: 20120174321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeping restraint for a child that can be used to secure the child to the chest of an adult who is in a substantially horizontal position as well as to methods of using a sleeping restraint. In certain embodiments, the sleeping restraint comprises a chest strap for encircling the chest of an adult, first and second child restraining walls extending from the chest strap, and a restraining strap attached to the first child restraining wall for restraining a child in place on the adult's chest between the walls when the adult is lying on his back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Jovan Pierre Haye
  • Patent number: 8216248
    Abstract: A system for assisting and controlling the movement of a portion of a body, such as the head or head and neck is disclosed. The system and the methods of using and controlling the system can be effective in preventing and treating various conditions relating to the movement and positioning of the body or parts of the body. As such, the system can be effective in preventing and treating occipital flattening, plagiocephaly, cervical muscle tightening, torticollis, and other conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Whitney Brown, Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Portia Lane, Nicolas Peterson, Gary Rogers, Jake Tisdale
  • Patent number: 8214950
    Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying sling for a person including a flexible sheet, and an elongate flexible member secured in first, second, third and fourth locations to the sheet, the first and second locations defining a first leg loop there between, the first and third locations defining a second leg loop there between, the fourth location defining a torso support, the second and fourth locations defining a first handle there between for lifting the sheet, and the third and fourth locations defining a second handle there between for lifting the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Topaz, Carol J. Topaz, Stephen R. Topaz