U.S. patent application number 13/655444 was filed with the patent office on 2014-07-10 for the baby wedge.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michelle l Sosi. Invention is credited to Michelle l Sosi.
Application Number | 20140189956 13/655444 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51059821 |
Filed Date | 2014-07-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140189956 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sosi; Michelle l |
July 10, 2014 |
The baby wedge
Abstract
The present invention relates to baby products it is named The
Baby Wedge it is a developmental baby product that is made in a
wedge shape out of a firm foam embodiment that is on an incline so
that to aid a baby in lifting himself or herself up to build their
upper and lower body muscles. The wedge also has a plurality of
developmental toys on it. There are different shapes and fabric
textures on the wedge, a bell and a mirror.
Inventors: |
Sosi; Michelle l; (Woolwich,
NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Sosi; Michelle l |
Woolwich |
NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
51059821 |
Appl. No.: |
13/655444 |
Filed: |
January 7, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/655 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47D 13/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/655 |
International
Class: |
A47D 13/00 20060101
A47D013/00 |
Claims
1. What is claimed is :The Baby Wedge is a wedge shaped foam
cushion embodiment with a plurality of developmental toys, the
wedge is covered in a cotton fabric outer material and attached to
the material are at least three different shapes that are made out
of fabric materials that have different textures that aid in the
infants tactile growth, they are sewn on the front of the wedge to
the outer fabric material .A mirror is attached to the front of the
wedge fabric outer material covering the embodiment, also there is
a bell attached to the front of the wedge. The wedge cover is
removable for easy washing.
2. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the outer cover can be
made in a variety of fabric materials, colors and patterns could be
and not limited to organic fabric materials.
3. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the wedge embodiment
is made of a high density firm foam cushion that is on an incline
and could be made of organic but not limited to a organic soy
foam
4. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the different shapes can
be and not limited to a triangle, a square, a rectangle or a
circle, or a car or animal any shape that pertains to the outer
fabric material or theme.
5. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the different fabric
texture materials can be; but not limited to satin, fleece, terry,
ribbed and a crinkly sounding material that is of plastic packaging
or the alike to create a sound to attract the baby.
6. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the mirror is
inserted into a fabric material that could be but not limited
satin, fleece, terry or any other suitable fabric material that is
sewn on the front of the wedge outer fabric material.
7. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the outer cover is
removable from Velcro 2 attaching two pieces of material together
or from a zipper, snaps or similar means of attaching it to the
back of the wedge.
8. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the fabric around the
mirror is cushioned with a foam or any material that would produce
a padding to protect baby.
9. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell is covered
in a fabric material of but not limited to satin, fleece, terry or
the alike.
10. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1 where Velcro tabs or the
alike are sewn on each end of the bell to produce an opening.
11. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell may be
fastened by Velcro tabs, snaps or other suitable fasteners to
provide the desired detachable interconnection.
12. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell is
attached to the front of the wedge to a piece of fabric that is
sewn in a circular shape, than sewn, to the front of the wedge, for
the bell to be attached through the said circular fabric.
13. What is claimed is the baby wedge is a developmental activity
product, is on an incline so baby can be positioned in a prone
position so said baby can get a lift up to discover the
developmental toys and different textures of the fabrics. The wedge
is developing not only the senses of the baby but also the upper
and lower body muscles. The baby wedge is used for belly time for
the baby. There is also a safety strap that attaches through a
harness seat that comes across the baby torso and the baby is
protected in the harness seat.
14. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13, the safety strap and
harness can be made of cotton material or any similar material.
15. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13, dimensions are
approximately 27'' length by 14'' width and a height of 8'' to the
shortest point at the wedge is 1''.
16. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13 the baby can get the firm
support of the foam to get up on his upper arms to enjoy the
developmental toys also to see their self in the mirror.
17. The baby wedge is used for infants all the way up to one year
depending on the baby size.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] There are a wide variety of baby products on the market, for
instance resilient cushions have been developed which account for
the special support needs of infants. One such cushion is disclosed
under U.S. Pat. No. 5,261,134 to Matthews and is marketed under the
name "BOPPY".TM. and also another U.S. Pat. No. 5,546,620; also to
Matthews with the same cushion or pillow just with the addition of
a mat. These types of cushions do not really give the baby a lot of
firm support. There are also wedge shaped pillows on the market
that are used for support and alignment for all ages. There are
also a variety of products that include one or more toys for baby's
development. Notwithstanding the large number of existing baby
products there remains a need for a foam wedge support use for
belly time for the baby, which includes developmental toys. As
compared to the polyfill which does not give the baby enough
support like the firm foam would. That's why it would make a great
new cutting edge product.
[0002] It is a crucial part of the babies development to strengthen
the babies upper and lower body muscles The wedge not only gives
support, as the embodiment is designed in a wedge shape, which is
on an incline to aid baby in lifting their body up to build their
muscles. Most important the device should include a plurality of
developmental toys. The toys would stimulate babies tactile sense
of touch, includes sensory input from both reaching out into the
environment to touch things, like different textures which sends
signals to the brain which causes formation of neuronal
connections. The neuronal connections that help stimulate the
brains growth, and sight of a childs healthy growth development,
indeed in providing both eye/hand coordination and sound and
auditory processing.
[0003] A method for facilitating early brain development said
method comprising a plurality of activity items to determine said
items stimulates a predetermined stage of brain development to
create a brain link, and all the while the foam embodiment wedge
will build the upper and lower body muscles, when in a prone
position will facilitate a very important part of babies
development; which is bellytime. The invention is to provide the
baby in effectively developing intellectual growth, namely
perceptive ability and cognitive ability and hand/eye coordination
and auditory processing; but also physical growth, fine motor nerve
by attracting their interest.
[0004] FIG. 1, illustration 80 , a bell is attached to the side of
The Baby Wedge. Said bell is covered in satin or the like material
as stated in FIG. 1, illustration 50, 60, and 70, with a crinkle
sound, removable with Velcro strips, which wraps around a circle of
fabric that is sewn FIG. 4 illustration 90 onto the side of the
wedge. It should be noted that another favorite toy or pacifier or
the alike can be attached to the circle of fabric when the bell is
removed.
[0005] FIG. 1 , illustration 91 The Baby Wedge that includes a
plastic baby proof mirror that is removable , which is encased in a
cushioned fabric or foam or any other suitable like material to
protect the baby, the encasement fabric is sewn onto the front of
the wedge. The encasement fabric can be any material as stated in
FIG. 1, illustrations; 50, 60 or 70.
[0006] FIG. 1, The Baby Wedge includes a safety strap which is
attached approximately 8''-11''up from the bottom of the wedge.
Said strap is made out of a cotton fabric strip which is
approximately 4'' to 5'' wide and is sewn to left side FIG. 1,
illustration 92 of the wedge that attach by Velcro or straps or
other suitable means of attaching to, other cotton strap is
attached to right side FIG. 1, illustration ,93 of the wedge
approximately 4'' to 5'' through FIG. 1, illustration, 94, a center
harness made of a cotton fabric sewn and coming up from the center
approximately 6'' to 7'' center as it attaches to illustration 92
and illustration 93 with Velcro, a snap or other suitable fasteners
FIG. 1 illustrations 92 and 93, can be adjusted to accommodate
smaller or larger babies to secure the baby. FIG. 4, illustration,
94; back of wedge is 8'' in height said back of wedge has an
opening , FIG. 4 illustration 94 with a Velcro or zipper and
removal of fabric for washing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the baby wedge in accordance
with the principles of the present invention;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the baby wedge illustrating
a baby in a prone position;
[0009] FIG. 3 is the back right view of the baby wedge;
[0010] FIG. 4 is the back left view of the baby wedge;
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention is generally related to baby products,
it is a wedge shaped embodiment used for babies belly time. The
wedge is made of a firm foam it is on an incline to aid baby in
helping the baby to lean up and develop the upper and lower body
muscles. The baby wedge is covered in a cotton fabric or any fabric
that would be suitable for baby and it has at least three different
fabric textures, which are but not limited to satin, terrycloth or
fleece and a crinkly sounding material that is sewn into the fabric
so baby can touch the different textures. The baby wedge also has a
bell that is attached to the front of the wedge which is removable
with Velcro and can be replaced with a pacifier, or baby's favorite
toy. The wedge also has a removable mirror which is encased in soft
foam or any other material to make a cushion to protect baby. There
is a safety strap with a harness to hold baby, made of fabric
attached with Velcro or snaps or any other suitable material to
secure it. The cover can be removed for easy washing with either
Velcro or a zipper. The baby wedge is used for a baby to be put
into a prone position and lean up from the incline and to play with
all the different textures, shapes and developmental toys.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] The present invention will be described in relation to the
accompanying drawings, which assist in illustrating its various
features. One embodiment of the structure of The Baby Wedge is FIG.
1, illustration 10. A wedge shaped foam that is firm, high in
density, and measures 27'' length, 14'' width by 8'' height. FIG.
1, illustration, 20 the baby wedge is positioned on a slant to
shortest point of 1''. This will promote baby to lean on and lift
them self up without sinking in, also to aid baby in building their
muscles up during belly time up FIG. 2, illustration 30, when in a
prone position. The embodiment cover can be made in a variety of
fabrics, colors and patterns to suit the decor and style of today's
parents. Also, the product can be made from organic materials.
[0013] FIG. 1, illustration 40, The Baby Wedge top view; which
includes the different shapes, fabrics, textures and the
developmental toys. FIG. 1 illustration, 50, terrycloth triangle
FIG. 1, illustration 60 fleece square, FIG. 1 illustration 70 satin
rectangle with a crinkly sounding material. It should be noted that
the wedge can be made in a variety of shapes and textures which
include, but are not limited to: circle, oval or of a theme print
such as animals, dolls, cars or any other figure that match the
theme of the outer cover of the wedge embodiment. They are sewn
onto the front of the wedge. FIG. 1, illustration 70, The Baby
Wedge also includes a crinkly sounding material that can be sewn
under the various shapes and fabrics, includes but not limited to
various textures, for instance, satin, fleece, terry, ribbed fabric
or any various textures that differ and are sensory arousing to the
baby so baby can be stimulated by the various textures, shapes and
colors.
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