Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005990100 | Folding | 46 |
20080196163 | PORTABLE FOLDING PLAY YARD WITH STABALIZED CORNER POSTS - A folding play yard includes a collapsible play yard frame movable between a retracted stored position and a deployed position, wherein the frame defines a baby receiving portion in the deployed position with a floor and bordering side walls around the periphery of the floor, wherein the frame includes a plurality of corner posts forming at least a portion of a support for the side walls with the play yard in the deployed position, wherein the corner posts are constructed to remain substantially parallel to a vertical axis of the play yard as the play yard moves between the closed and the open position. | 08-21-2008 |
20080209631 | Foldable and portable playard assemblies with a storage compartment and methods of use thereof - Foldable and portable playard assemblies with a storage compartment and methods of use thereof are disclosed. An example playard includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position and an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position. The example playard further includes a handle coupled to the lower frame, wherein movement of the handle from a generally horizontal position to a generally upright position causes the lower frame to move between the collapsed position and the erected position. | 09-04-2008 |
20080271244 | Child's Bed - A child's bed comprises a sack ( | 11-06-2008 |
20090019637 | Playard - A playard is movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The playard includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of pivot joints connected to the plurality of legs, and a plurality of slider joints engaging the plurality of legs. A plurality of cross members are arranged in pairs extending between the legs, and at least one latch mechanism is operable in a latched condition to maintain a predetermined gap along a leg between one of the slider joints and one of the pivot joints to prevent movement of the playard toward the folded arrangement. A plurality of top rail segments extend between the legs to define an upper periphery of the playard. | 01-22-2009 |
20090172879 | Playpen that is Movable and Foldable Easily and Quickly - A playpen includes a frame, four upper folding devices, two lower folding devices, a pull cord, and two lower collapsible devices. Each of the lower folding devices includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a mounting bracket, a locking member, an elastic member, and a compression spring. Each of the lower collapsible devices has a second compression spring. Thus, each of the lower folding devices is operated to fold the frame in a first stage, and each of the lower collapsible devices is operated to fold the frame in a second stage, so that the playpen is folded in a two-stage manner. In addition, the user only needs to pull the pull cord to unlock each of the lower folding devices so as to partially fold the frame easily and quickly. | 07-09-2009 |
20090188040 | Security structure of a baby mesh bed to prevent accident folding - A baby mesh bed includes a joint mechanism, two connecting rods pivoted on the joint mechanism, fixing bars to fix the connecting rods in the in-use position, and a security structure provided on the joint mechanism to prevent the risk of the baby bed folding accidentally when the baby bed is being used; the security structure includes an elastic protecting band, and two fastening rings, which securely join two ends of the elastic protecting band to the connecting rods respectively; the elastic protecting band will make the connecting rods pivot upwards and closer to each other if the fixing bars fail to fix the connecting rods properly; therefore, the users can easily know if the baby mesh bed hasn't been fixed in the expanded configuration properly. | 07-30-2009 |
20090193581 | Security fastening structure of a base of a baby bed for babies to play in - A baby bed includes a base member arranged on a middle of a bottom of a frame thereof; the frame includes two connecting rods, which will extend along a same diagonal line of the bottom of the frame after the baby bed is expanded; two stopped components are joined on inward ends of the connecting rods respectively, and a stopping bar mechanism is pivoted on a middle of the base member; an elastic element is fitted on the stopping bar mechanism to bias the stopping bar mechanism into a stretched state; the stopped components will come into contact with the stopping bar mechanism to prevent the connecting rods from bouncing when the baby bed is in expanded configuration; the stopping bar mechanism will be apart from the stopped components to allow the baby bed to be folded after the stopping bar mechanism is pivoted with its upper ends moving upwards. | 08-06-2009 |
20090260156 | PLAYPEN HUB ASSEMBLY - A playpen hub assembly includes a base, a first support part and a second support part. The first support part and the second support part are pivoted to two sides of a base body of the base respectively. A slider in the base is moved between a lock position and a release position along a first rail in the base body. An end of the slider has a first block structure for constraining rotation of the first support part relative to the base body. Another end of the slider has a second block structure for constraining rotation of the second support part relative to the base body. A driving part in the base is used for moving the slider to the release position. When the slider is located at the lock position, the first rail is substantially parallel to the first support part and the second support part. | 10-22-2009 |
20090293194 | STRUCTURE OF A FOLDABLE MECHANISM OF A BABY MESH BED - A baby mesh bed includes an upper frame part, which has a foldable mechanism on each side; each foldable mechanism includes a joining component, two connecting rods, and two opposite fixing bars; the connecting rods are pivoted to two ends of the joining component; the fixing bars are pivoted on the joining component to prop inner ends of the connecting rods; each fixing bar has an uppermost recessed propping portion; a first one of the fixing bars has a pulled part protruding therefrom; a spring is interposed between and joined on the fixing bars to bias the fixing bars; a co-moving device is joined on both the fixing bars for the fixing bars to be co-movable; when the pulled part of the first fixing bar is pulled, the fixing bars will pivot to no longer prop the connecting rods, thus allowing the rods to pivot to a vertical not-in-use position. | 12-03-2009 |
20090320205 | Playpen Bottom Frame that is Foldable Easily and Quickly - A foldable bottom frame for a playpen includes a support bracket, a pivot connection unit including two opposite pivot bases pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the support bracket respectively and two connecting rods each mounted on a respective one of the pivot bases, and a control unit including a locking member rotatably mounted on the support bracket and rotatable to abut the pivot bases to releasably lock the two pivot bases of the pivot connection unit onto the support bracket. Thus, the user only needs to rotate and pull the control handle upward so as to unlock and fold the bottom bracket, so that the bottom bracket is unlocked and folded easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating the user unlocking and folding the bottom bracket. | 12-31-2009 |
20100017959 | KNOCKDOWN FURNITURE FOR INFANT - [PROBLEMS] Knockdown furniture for an infant, having enhanced folding workability and safety for an infant. | 01-28-2010 |
20100138991 | PLAYPEN AND RELATED PLAYPEN SET - A playpen for assembling with at least one of a diaper changing table and a bassinet is disclosed. The playpen includes an enveloping part and a foldable bedstead. The enveloping part covers around the foldable bedstead. The playpen can be folded with the diaper changing table or the bassinet when the diaper changing table or the bassinet is installed thereon. | 06-10-2010 |
20100162485 | Portable crib or containment device - A portable travel crib, play yard or other infant or child containment device is provided. The device may have longitudinal support structures. The device may also have an upper peripheral support structure provides an outward compressive force. | 07-01-2010 |
20100218311 | Playard Top Rail and Latch Mechanism - A juvenile product includes a frame with a rail, the rail including first and second rail sections, a latch assembly coupling the first and second rail sections and configured to reside in a latched state for an in-use orientation of the rail, and an elastic bias element coupled to the first rail section or the second rail section and configured to be under tension in or near the in-use orientation such that the elastic bias element drives the rail away from the in-use orientation when the rail is near the in-use orientation with the latch assembly not in the latched state. | 09-02-2010 |
20100319122 | INFLATABLE, PORTABLE CRIB - 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. | 12-23-2010 |
20120073044 | FOLDABLE CRIB - A foldable crib movable between a folded position and an open position is disclosed. The foldable crib comprises a first crib end; a second crib end; a first connecting member joining the first end to the second end, wherein the first connecting member is configured to be foldable; and a second connecting member joining the first end to the second end, wherein the second connecting member is configured to be foldable. When the crib is in an open position, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are generally unfolded. When the crib is in a folded position, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are folded. | 03-29-2012 |
20120216346 | PLAY YARD WITH REMOVABLE LINER - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more moveable retention members configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing. | 08-30-2012 |
20120266381 | Foldable Child Enclosure - A child enclosure apparatus that includes a hub assembly, a base assembly having four base legs in an X-shaped configuration, a side structure having four side posts, an upper assembly having four pairs of upper arms with each pair connected with medial latch connectors, lower corner assemblies, each having a pair of plates that are pivotally mounted to a side post and a pair of base legs, upper corner assemblies, each having two pair of plates that are configured at a right angle to each other, and cables extending from the base assemblies, through the side posts and being connected to the upper arms and to the latch connectors. The enclosure apparatus is operated by linear movement of the hub assembly. | 10-25-2012 |
20120311782 | SELF-DEPLOYABLE COT - A self-deployable device ( | 12-13-2012 |
20120317716 | SELF-DEPLOYABLE COT - A self-deployable device for a child ( | 12-20-2012 |
20130074257 | LOCKING HINGE MECHANISM FOR A COLLAPSIBLE PLAY YARD FRAME - A folding playpen or play yard frame and/or a locking hinge mechanism for a folding playpen or play yard frame of the type having tubular rails for supporting sides and a floor of the playpen or play yard. The locking hinge mechanism includes a housing and a lock assembly movably mounted to the housing. The lock assembly is pivotally attached to proximal portions of the tubular rails for locking and unlocking the rails relative to the housing. The lock assembly and housing are configured and adapted to require the locking hinge assembly to be lifted to effect limited relative motion between the housing and the proximal portions of the tubular rails prior to unlocking the lock assembly and permitting greater relative motion between the housing and proximal portions of the tubular rails. This provides greater safety against the hinge accidentally being folded or being folded by a child. | 03-28-2013 |
20130160205 | TOP RAIL LOCK FOR PLAYYARD - A playyard includes a collapsible frame having a rail support adapted to support a playyard floor and a playyard top rail. The playyard top rail includes a left rail segment and a right rail segment. The left rail segment and the right rail segment move relative to one another from an inline use position to a folded-storage position when the playyard is collapsed for storage or transportation. | 06-27-2013 |
20130198952 | PLAY YARD WITH REMOVABLE LINER - A play yard for children, including a rigid support frame and a removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more fasteners configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By securing the liner to the frame via the fasteners, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing or replacement. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205496 | FRAME OF A CRIB AND METHOD FOR EXPANDING AND FOLDING THE CRIB - A crib includes a top frame, four upright tubes, a bottom frame, four restriction members and two joints. The top frame includes two top end tubes and two sides connected between the two top end tubes. Each of the two sides has two side tubes between which the joint is connected. The bottom frame has two bottom tubes and each bottom tube has a straight connection section. The two respective connection sections are pivotably connected to each other and a support is connected to the bottom frame. The support has a locking unit located thereon. The four upright tubes are respectively and pivotably connected between the two top end tubes and the two bottom tubes. Four restriction members are respectively connected between the side tubes of and the upright tubes. The bottom tubes and the two sides can be folded when the locking units and joints are unlocked. | 08-15-2013 |
20130232688 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A PLAY YARD FRAME - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a locking mechanism for a collapsible play yard frame. In various embodiments, the locking mechanism is configured to be adjusted between a locked position, in which the play yard frame is restricted from collapsing, and an unlocked position, in which the play yard frame is permitted to collapse. In particular embodiments, the locking mechanism is operatively connected to the play yard frame's lower frame members and includes a rotatable member configured for being rotated to adjust the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. The locking mechanism's rotatable member enables the locking mechanism to be secured in the locked position when the play yard is in use and is easily adjusted by a user to the unlocked position when the play yard is to be collapsed for storage. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239322 | Foldable Child Enclosure - A foldable enclosure apparatus for a child includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the enclosure; a base assembly connected to the upper assembly forming a lower portion of the enclosure and including a plurality of base legs provided in an X-shaped configuration; and at least four lower corner assemblies such that each of the plurality of base legs is connected to at least one of the four lower corner assemblies; and a hub assembly connected to the base assembly and centrally located with respect to the four corner assemblies. At least one of the at least four lower corner assemblies includes a wheel and the wheel is set at an angle such that an axis of rotation of the wheel is generally perpendicular to a plane of at least one of the plurality of base legs. | 09-19-2013 |
20130298326 | PLAY YARDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a collapsible upper frame, a collapsible lower frame, and posts to support the upper frame above the lower frame. The posts include respective tracks. The example also includes a foldable, frameless enclosure operatively coupled to the upper frame, the lower frame and the posts. The enclosure has a plurality of sides and a bottom to define an enclosure volume. The enclosure also has a plurality of corner beads dimensioned for receipt in a respective one of the tracks to secure the enclosure to the posts. | 11-14-2013 |
20130333111 | TOP FRAME OF CRIB AND METHOD FOR FOLDING THE TOP FRAME - The top frame of a crib includes a locking unit pivotably connected between first and second ends of a first side of the top frame. A pivotal unit is pivotably connected between first and second ends of a second side of the top frame. The locking unit securely connects the first and second ends of the first side, while the pivotal unit is only pivotably connected between the first and second ends of the second side and cannot secure the first and second ends of the second side. The top frame is folded by releasing the locking unit only. This is convenient for the user who has one hand holding the baby and uses the other hand to fold the top frame of the crib. | 12-19-2013 |
20140041116 | Foldable Play Yard Apparatus Including a Clamp and a Method of Attaching a Flexible Sheet to the Clamp - A foldable play yard apparatus is provided. The play yard includes a frame having a plurality of upright posts. The posts have a top, a bottom, and a clamp connected to at least one longitudinal side of the post. The play yard further includes a flexible enclosure having a plurality of edges inserted in the clamps to form walls between the upright posts. The clamp includes: a housing having an opening for receiving the edge of the enclosure and defining an interior channel within the housing; a flag piece, which is positioned in the interior channel of the housing, connected to the edge of the enclosure; and a locking piece positioned across the interior channel from the flag piece. A frictional engagement between the locking piece and the flag piece maintains the flag piece and the edge connected thereto within the interior channel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047639 | ONE-HAND CONTROL CRIB AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A crib includes two side frames, two joints, a folding unit and two links. The two side frames each have two parallel transverse tubes and two connection tubes connected to two respective first ends of the two transverse tubes. Two parallel upright tubes support the transverse tubes and the connection tubes. The two respective second ends of the two transverse tubes of the two side frames are connected with the two respective joints. The folding unit is connected to one of the side frames and is connected to the two joints by the two links. When pressing the folding unit, the joints are unlocked by the links so as to move the two side frames toward each other. | 02-20-2014 |
20140075670 | PORTABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE DEVICE AND METHODS - Disclosed is a collapsible device which can provide at least partial containment for one or more objects, including a child or animal, and which can collapse or fold into a compact configuration in order to allow for improved portability of the collapsible device. In some implementations, the collapsible device can include a collapsible frame and at least one flexible material component that can be reversibly secured to the collapsible frame. In addition, some implementations can include a foldable base or at least one adaptable feature. | 03-20-2014 |
20140115779 | CRIB - A crib including first, second, third, and fourth walls configured to bound an interior space that is operative to support a mattress therein. Each of the third and fourth walls includes a pair of panels pivotally connected to each other to enable the crib to be configured between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The first wall includes a stationary portion and a drop gate that includes opposed side ends. The drop gate pivots relative to the stationary portion between an upper closed position and a lower open position. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123385 | Corner Latching Play Yard - A foldable structure includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; and a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly. The upper assembly includes a plurality of arm assemblies. At least one latching mechanism is provided at each corner of the upper assembly extending from an upper portion of at least one of the posts to a portion of at least one of the arm assemblies. | 05-08-2014 |
20140165288 | SUPPORTING MECHANISM AND CRIB THEREWITH - The present invention is to provide a supporting mechanism disposed on a hammock for supporting a mattress, and the supporting mechanism includes a folding component and a plurality of supporting components. The folding component is disposed on a central position of the hammock, and the folding component includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an avoiding section passing through the upper surface and the lower surface. The plurality of supporting components is disposed around the folding component and for supporting the mattress. An end of each of the plurality of supporting components is pivotally connected to the folding component, and the other end of each supporting component is fixed on an edge position of the hammock. The operation of the supporting mechanism is easy so that the hammock and the bedstead can be folded or unfolded together. Accordingly, the present invention is to provide a crib therewith. | 06-19-2014 |
20140208504 | Collapsible Crib - A collapsible crib is an infant bed that is particularly sized in order to facilitate transport and incorporates various features that permit it to be deployed and assembled with relative ease. The collapsible crib contains a canopy section and a crib section that are utilized to provide a partially enclosed sleeping area for an infant. The canopy section is detachably coupled to the crib section and provides shade to the interior portion where the infant would be positioned. The crib section is the padded enclosed sleeping area that is particularly constructed with features permitting it to be disassembled and reassembled with ease. The canopy section and the crib section contain features that permit them to transition between a collapsed state and an assembled state. Through the combination of these components the collapsible crib offers a safe and secure enclosed sleeping area for infants that can be easily transported. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208505 | Mattress and Bassinet Support Structures for a Child Containment Device - A child containment device has a playard and a bassinet accessory supported on the playard. A mattress is positioned within the bassinet accessory. The device can have a mattress support structure attached to the bassinet accessory or the mattress and can have a bassinet support structure attached to the bassinet accessory. The mattress support structure can keep the mattress flat and level and be irremovably attached to the mattress or bassinet accessory. The bassinet support structure can be irremovably attached to the bassinet accessory or can be configured to orient the mattress to contact a playard floor panel or be oriented 30° or more from a level orientation if improperly installed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215714 | CHILD SLEEPING APPARATUS WITH FOLDING FRAME - A bassinet for infants and children includes a child receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly attached to and supporting the child receiving receptacle. A lock is selectively operable for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for unlocking the same to allow the collapsible frame assembly to be collapsed. The collapsible frame assembly comprising a first collapsible frame portion collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and vice-versa, the collapsible frame assembly further comprising a second collapsible frame portion collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and vice-versa. The first and second collapsible frame portions are pivotally coupled to one another for movement between the frame assembly's extended configuration and its collapsed configuration, with each collapsible frame portion including a pair of generally U-shaped frame members pivotally connected to one another. | 08-07-2014 |
20140325756 | Corner Latching Play Yard - A foldable structure includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; and a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly. The upper assembly includes a plurality of arm assemblies. At least one latching mechanism is provided at each corner of the upper assembly extending from an upper portion of at least one of the posts to a portion of at least one of the arm assemblies. | 11-06-2014 |
20150059088 | Pivotable Joint and Infant Support Structure Including the Same - An infant support structure with a pivotable joint includes a frame, a child receiving portion, and a pivotable joint. The pivotable joint is fixedly coupled to both the frame and the child receiving portion and configured to pivotally couple the child receiving portion such that the infant support structure is movable between an extended configuration and a storage configuration. The pivotable joint includes an insert that is rotatably mounted within a sleeve and configured to receive fasteners through the sleeve, such that the insert may be fixedly coupled to a portion of an infant support structure while remaining rotatably coupled to the sleeve. | 03-05-2015 |
20150342366 | CHILD SLEEPING APPARATUS WITH FOLDING FRAME - A bassinet for infants and children includes a child receiving receptacle and a collapsible frame assembly attached to and supporting the child receiving receptacle. A lock is selectively operable for locking the collapsible frame assembly in its extended configuration and for unlocking the same to allow the collapsible frame assembly to be collapsed. The collapsible frame assembly comprising a first collapsible frame portion collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and vice-versa, the collapsible frame assembly further comprising a second collapsible frame portion collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration and vice-versa. The first and second collapsible frame portions are pivotally coupled to one another for movement between the frame assembly's extended configuration and its collapsed configuration, with each collapsible frame portion including a pair of generally U-shaped frame members pivotally connected to one another. | 12-03-2015 |
20160000234 | Folding Playpen and Dual Sleeper - A folding playpen has a frame assembly including a plurality of parallel uprights arranged in a geometric configuration and a plurality of upper rails pivotally affixed to and extending between a top portion of adjacent ones of the uprights. A co-planar grid of braces extends between said the uprights and includes a central support block at a center of geometrically configured uprights. The braces pivotally attached to the central support block and to a respective one of the uprights. A flexible covering extends about a periphery of the frame assembly and a pad is supported by the co-planar grid. The frame assembly is selectively collapsible from a usable configuration to a storage configuration by vertically translating the central support block from a lower position to a position proximate to a top of the uprights. | 01-07-2016 |
20160066705 | Breathable And Light Weight Play Yards And Mattresses - Various configurations of play yards and play yard mattresses are presented herein. Each of the play yards and play yard mattresses is light weight and breathable, yet has sufficient structural integrity to support an enclosed child or infant. In some embodiments, the play yards and mattresses may be collapsible. In other embodiments, play yards feature a mattress placed above a base assembly, such that an interior space is formed between the mattress and base assembly, said interior space being substantially void of any articles or other materials. In another embodiment, play yards feature a base assembly having a centrally located hub assembly comprising a release button and sliding pins. | 03-10-2016 |
20160066706 | PLAY YARD WITH REMOVABLE LINER - A play yard for children, including a rigid support frame and a removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more fasteners configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By securing the liner to the frame via the fasteners, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing or replacement. | 03-10-2016 |
20160183697 | PLAY YARDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example play yard includes a collapsible upper frame, a collapsible lower frame, and posts to support the upper frame above the lower frame. The posts include respective tracks. The example play yard also includes an enclosure operatively coupled to the upper frame, the lower frame and the posts. The enclosure defines an enclosure volume. The enclosure has a plurality of corner beads dimensioned for receipt in respective ones of the tracks to secure the enclosure to the posts. | 06-30-2016 |
20160183698 | Reconfigurable Infant Play Yard - The present invention relates to an infant play yard with multiple reconfigurations. The infant play yard includes a frame structure that is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. Rotatably coupled to the frame structure is a set of legs that are reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. The infant play yard includes an infant play yard cover that is coupled to the frame structure, the play yard cover having an exterior and an interior. Moreover, the infant play yard further includes a sleeper insert that is removably coupleable to the frame structure. The sleeper insert, when used in conjunction with the frame structure, is disposed between the sidewalls of the play yard cover. The sleeper insert is configured with locking covers that are removably coupleable to the legs of the play yard frame. The locking covers are connected by a resilient tether so that the locking covers easily snap into the proper locking location on the legs of the play yard frame. | 06-30-2016 |
20190142183 | FOLDABLE PLAY YARD | 05-16-2019 |