U.S. patent application number 12/406377 was filed with the patent office on 2010-09-23 for device and apparatus for infant placement.
Invention is credited to ALAN KING.
Application Number | 20100235996 12/406377 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42736190 |
Filed Date | 2010-09-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100235996 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KING; ALAN |
September 23, 2010 |
DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR INFANT PLACEMENT
Abstract
The present invention relates to an infant placement device for
preventing infant roll over that may include: an under support
padding; at least two winged supporting portions extending from the
support padding; and a means to secure an infant onto the support
padding. The means to secure the infant may include two crossing
straps, or alternatively two straps and a torso cover. The upper
support padding may include a head support pillow and a bedding
support, where said bedding support extends the entire length of
the placement device. In one exemplary embodiment, the head support
pillow may include a first side which is substantially flat and a
second side which is substantially concaved. The bedding support
may also include a first side which is substantially flat and a
second side which is substantially concaved. In yet another
exemplary embodiment, the head support pillow may include an audio
system.
Inventors: |
KING; ALAN; (Richland Hills,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LAW OFFICE OF JERRY D. HAYNES , P.A
P.O. Box 350392
Fort Lauderdale
FL
33335
US
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Family ID: |
42736190 |
Appl. No.: |
12/406377 |
Filed: |
March 18, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/655 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47D 15/008
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/655 |
International
Class: |
A47D 13/08 20060101
A47D013/08 |
Claims
1. An infant placement device for preventing infant roll over
comprising: a. an under support padding; b. at least two winged
supporting portions extending from the support padding; and c. a
means to secure an infant onto the support padding.
2. The infant placement device according to claim 1, where the
means to secure the infant includes two crossing straps.
3. The infant placement device according to claim 1, where the
means to secure the infant includes two straps and a torso
cover.
4. The infant placement device according to claim 1, where the
upper support padding includes a head support pillow and a bedding
support, where said bedding support extends the entire length of
the placement device.
5. The infant placement device according to claim 4, where the head
support pillow includes a first side which is substantially flat
and a second side which is substantially concaved.
6. The infant placement device according to claim 4, where the
bedding support includes a first side which is substantially flat
and a second side which is substantially concaved.
7. The infant placement device according to claim 4, where the head
support pillow includes an audio system.
8. The infant placement device according to claim 7, where the
audio system includes at least two speakers and a receiving
connector, where said receiving connector provides a means to
connect an audio player.
9. The infant placement device according to claim 4, where the
bedding support includes an internal vibrator.
10. The infant placement device according to claim 4, where the
bedding support includes a partition.
11. The infant placement device according to claim 1, where the
winged portions includes two sides, a first side which is
substantially flat and a second side which is substantially
convex.
12. The infant placement device according to claim 1, that further
comprises an overhanging amusement device.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a device and apparatus
directed toward infant safety.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Safety is of paramount importance when handling and caring
for infants. Specially designed devices directed towards infants
are abundant and include cribs, car seats, rockers, playpens,
walkers, infant tubes, flotation devices, high chairs, boosters and
strollers to name a few. Most of these devices account for special
risks related to infants and their care.
[0005] One area of concern involves the placement of an infant onto
a flat service such as a bed or a changing table for a short period
of time. An adult may normally place the child in such a position
temporarily, however the adult must remain close by within arms
reach to prevent the child from possibly rolling off the edge of
the bed or table. The attending adult may desire to leave beyond
that range of reach momentarily to retrieve something or possibly
attend to another child. Allowing the infant to remain in the
position unattended could have serious consequences if the infant
should suddenly move or roll over. Although the marketplace is
abundant with infant related devices there remains a need for such
a device or apparatus to assist an adult in the above situation,
particularly a device that provides a means to securely keep the
child in a safe position while reclining on their back on a
changing table or a bed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to an infant placement device
for preventing infant roll over comprising: an under support
padding; at least two winged supporting portions extending from the
support padding; and a means to secure an infant onto the support
padding. The means to secure the infant may include two crossing
straps, or alternatively two straps and a torso cover. The upper
support padding may include a head support pillow and a bedding
support, where said bedding support extends the entire length of
the placement device. In one exemplary embodiment, the head support
pillow may include a first side which is substantially flat and a
second side which is substantially concaved. The bedding support
may also include a first side which is substantially flat and a
second side which is substantially concaved. In yet another
exemplary embodiment, the head support pillow may include an audio
system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an infant placement
device according to the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 2A shows an elevational view of the infant placement
device according to the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 2B shows a side view of the infant placement device
with an amusement device attached.
[0010] FIG. 3A shows a detailed view of a head support pillow
according to the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 3B shows a detailed view of a bedding support according
to the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 3C shows a detailed view of attachment straps according
to the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 3D shows an alternative securing mechanism according to
the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 3E shows a detail of wing portions according to the
present invention.
[0015] FIG. 3F shows an audio cord according to the present
invention.
[0016] FIG. 4 shows an alternative perspective view of the present
invention.
[0017] FIG. 5 shows an alternative head support pillow according to
the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 6 shows an alternative bedding support according to the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The present invention provides an infant placement device
which secures the infant while lying on their back. The infant
placement device according to the present invention prevents babies
from rolling off flat surfaces such as a table or a bed when placed
in that position temporarily by an attending adult. The infant
placement device provides a means to secure the infant while the
adult may leave the child unattended for a temporary period of
time.
[0020] An infant placement device 10 according to the present
invention is depicted in FIG. 1. The infant placement device 10
includes two wing portions 10a, 10b which stretch outwardly from a
center under support. The wing portions 10a, 10b secure the infant
in a stationary position while the infant is strapped into the
infant placement device 10 via straps 12a, 12b. As depicted, the
straps 12a, 12b cross about the infant's torso and secures the
infant to the infant placement device 10. The wing portions 10a,
10b are of sufficient width that makes it extremely difficult if
not impossible for the infant to roll over to its stomach or roll
from side to side while within the infant placement device 10. The
infant placement device 10 includes a head support pillow 22 which
provides a supporting cushion for the infant's head.
[0021] The infant placement device 10 includes an under support 20
as depicted in FIG. 2A. The head support pillow 22 and bedding
support 24 comprise the under support 20 for the infant placement
device 10. The bedding support 24 runs the length of the device and
supplies a padded support for the infant while placed in the infant
placement device 10. The straps 12a, 12b are depicted open to allow
the placement of the infant onto the under support 20. In another
exemplary embodiment, the infant placement device 10 may include an
amusement device that hangs over the infant while within the infant
placement device 10 as depicted in FIG. 2B.
[0022] Detailed drawings of the head support pillow 22 and bedding
support 24 are depicted in FIGS. 3A and 3B. As depicted, the head
support pillow 22 is substantially flat on the bottom side with a
curved top side portion to allow the resting of the infant's head.
Similarly, the bedding support 24 is substantially flat on its
bottom side with a curve support area for the infant. In one
alternative embodiment of the present invention, the bedding
support 24 may include an internal vibrator 24a. The internal
vibrator provides a vibration to help soothe the infant while
resting in the infant placement device.
[0023] In another exemplary embodiment, alternative securing
devices are depicted in FIGS. 3C and 3D. The straps 12a, 12b are
shown in FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D depicts a chest cover 15. The chest
cover 15 includes straps 15a, 15b with a torso cover 15c. The chest
cover 15 provides an alternate means to secure the infant into the
infant placement device as opposed to straps 12a, 12b.
[0024] FIG. 3E shows a detailed view of the wing portions 10a, 10b.
As noted these wing portions 10a, 10b meet and are secured to the
bedding support. The wing portions 10a, 10b remain substantially
convex when laid on a flat surface as depicted in FIG. 3E. This
convex shape helps to provide further inertia to prevent the
rolling of the infant while within the infant placement device
10.
[0025] FIG. 4 shows an alternative infant placement device 10
according to the present invention. As noted in FIG. 4, the wing
portions 10a, 10b strike an alternative design but perform
substantially the same purpose as in the previous embodiment
depicted in FIG. 1. The wing portions 10a, 10b remain extending
outwardly from the under support 20 and an alternative securing
strap is used, chest cover 15, to secure the infant into the infant
placement device 10. The straps 15a, 15b cross the infant's chest
area and attach to the torso strap 15c to secure the infant into
the infant placement device 10. The under support 20 remains
consistent with the alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
[0026] In another exemplary embodiment, an alternative head support
may be incorporated to help induce a comfortable and resting
environment by supplying audio sound. Such an embodiment is
depicted in FIG. 5. FIG. 5 includes internal speakers 23a, 23b at
each end of the head support pillow 22. The speakers 23a, 23b are
connected to a pocket iPod adapter receiver 25 that can receive an
iPod adaptable cord 27 depicted in FIG. 3F. Consequently, the
infant may receive sounds of music or otherwise through the
internal speakers while resting in the infant placement device
10.
[0027] Another feature contemplated by the present invention
includes a bedding support 24 which breaks in the center so that
once the infant is placed in the infant placement device 10, the
bedding support gives slightly in the center to surround the infant
while resting in the infant placement device 10. The alternative
bedding support 24 is depicted in FIG. 6.
[0028] The infant placement device according to present invention
provides a safe and comfortable device for placement of an infant
for a temporary period of time. This unique device can help prevent
serious injury and possibly death of an infant who may be left
temporarily unattended on a flat surface. In addition, the infant
placement device may be easily packed and strapped together for
mobile use while traveling. The infant placement device will be
especially helpful if the infant is left at a location away from
his home where the baby may be placed on a bed or a table to rest
and helps alleviate the concerns of the attending adult.
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