Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224160000 | Two attaching means (e.g., straps, etc.) crossing different shoulders | 72 |
20080283560 | SIDE SEATING INFANT CARRIER - A side seating infant carrier which is adapted to support an infant or young child on an adult wearer's hip and is provided with a retention strap arrangement which is specifically adapted to hold the infant or young child within a seat portion defined by the carrier. The infant carrier of the present invention is further provided with a waist belt arrangement adapted to provide optimal support to the lower back/lumbar of the wearer, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap arrangement which is configured to promote enhanced comfort and sizing flexibility. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283561 | SIDE SEATING INFANT CARRIER - A side seating infant carrier which is adapted to support an infant or young child on an adult wearer's hip and is provided with a retention strap arrangement which is specifically adapted to hold the infant or young child within a seat portion defined by the carrier. As a supplement to the retention strap, the carrier is also provided with a pair of leg straps which are extensible about respective ones of the infant's legs. The infant carrier of the present invention is further provided with a waist belt arrangement adapted to provide optimal support to the lower back/lumbar of the wearer, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap arrangement which is configured to promote enhanced comfort and sizing flexibility. | 11-20-2008 |
20090026234 | MULTI-FUNCTION BABY CARRYING DEVICE - The baby carrying device contains a seat pad and a length-adjustable main webbing whose two ends are connected a left side and a right side of the seat pad, respectively. A back security strap and a removable and length-adjustable front security strap are laterally provided to surround a space above the seat pad for the position of a baby. A front webbing and a back webbing are vertically provided between the front and back security straps and the seat pad, respectively. On a lateral side of the seat pad, there are bags for a cellular phone and a feeding bottle or bottled water and, on a bottom side of the seat pad, a number of compartments are provided for the storage of diapers, clothes, milk powder, snacks, etc. | 01-29-2009 |
20090026235 | Baby Carrier - A baby carrier comprising a shoulder harness featuring a detachable adjustable pouch system that may be worn or alternatively fastened to a secured object for supporting an infant. The detachable adjustable pouch may also feature a detachable adjustable support waist belt that may be worn by the wearer. The shoulder harness features retractable shoulder straps that may be used to securely extend the detachable adjustable pouch system away from wearer without having to detach the pouch or remove the infant while simultaneously allowing the wearer face to face access with the infant. The detachable adjustable pouch system may encapsulate and support an infant in a substantially upright sitting position. The detachable adjustable pouch system may be adjusted to accommodate infants of varying sizes. The weight of the infant may be incorporated as a design component of the seat portion of the pouch system. | 01-29-2009 |
20090045233 | Baby swaddler - A baby holder including a cushioned support having pairs of curved channel or indent undersides at substantially right angles to one another to allow resting of the support on the upper legs of a seated parent with the baby facing the parent's chest or sideways, and with its head supported by the cushion and its legs extended along the cushion. | 02-19-2009 |
20090050656 | Baby backpack mirror - An infant/child backpack carrier accessory and method is a mirror on the end of a flexible arm. One end of the arm holds the mirror in a position and location allowing a view of a child in the backpack baby carrier with a comfortable focal distance for an adult wearing the baby carrier, while the other end of the arm has a fastener dimensioned and configured to allow it to be secure to the carrier, for example, to the carrier frame, fabric, straps or other location. The mirror may be convex, the flexible arm may be made of flexible material or it may be rigid sections in a jointed relationship allowing them to rotate mutually. The fastener may be any of a wide variety of clamps, strings and other fasteners. | 02-26-2009 |
20090101683 | BABY AND TODDLER CARRIER - The present invention relates to a baby and toddler carrier and in particular to a novel and improved baby and toddler carrier to be used by a parent or other caretakers for carrying a baby in a secure and comfortable way, both for the adult and for the baby, in various carrying positions, the carrier includes an elastic back and neck support, harness straps, and buckles, all of which enable carrying the baby in at least five different carrying positions. | 04-23-2009 |
20090127300 | Personal extraction harness - A casualty extraction strap for use in a tactical environment that is a durable, lightweight, adjustable, compact strap that allows the operator to effectively and rapidly extract a non-ambulatory casualty from a high-threat situation. Once the extraction strap is connected to an extraction loop sewn onto the neck of a flack jacket. The casualty's upper body is lifted off the ground, and his weight is centered between the legs of the operator, reducing drag and allowing maximum lifting capacity from the back, legs and hips of the rescuer. The operator maintains proper posture and the “hands free” design allows the operator to back away from the threat while maintaining engagement with the enemy. | 05-21-2009 |
20090206116 | INFANT CARRIER - An infant carrier is formed with a panel, shoulder straps, a belt and an infant support. The infant support holds the infant position such that the infant's legs wrap around and hug the person's waist. The structure allows a person to take on and take off the carrier with the infant without help from another person. | 08-20-2009 |
20090302075 | Child carriers - A child carrier comprises a harness and a pouch. The harness is designed to be worn by a person wishing to carry a child and the pouch is designed to receive a child that the person wishes to carry. The harness includes a hip belt, a frame mounted on the hip belt and a load-transmitting fastener formation carried on or forming part of the frame. The arrangement is such that, in use, the majority of the weight of the pouch and its contents are transferred via the frame to the hip belt and thus to the pelvic region of the person wearing the harness. | 12-10-2009 |
20100032460 | Infant support device - An infant support includes a flexible surface which has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a pair of openings thru which an infants' legs are inserted. The second portion has a smaller pair of openings. A first connector is attached to the first portion adjacent to the first pair of openings and extending in the longitudinal direction. A second connector is attached to the flexible surface and extending in the transverse direction. An elongated strap can be selectively attached to the first connector and the second connector. When the strap is connected to the first connector, two positions result. A first position is one in which the strap extends through the second pair of openings. A second position is one in which the strap extends over a support structure. When the strap is connected to the second connector, the strap is located only in the second position. | 02-11-2010 |
20100065594 | Child-carrying device II - A child-carrying device comprising a baby carrier ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100102097 | CARRYING HARNESS FOR SMALL CHILDREN - The present invention relates to a carrying harness for small children. The carrying harness comprises a fastening that is fastened to the fixed carrier as well as a front piece ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100108727 | CARRYING HARNESS FOR SMALL CHILDREN - The present invention relates to a carrying harness for small children. The carrying harness comprises a fastening that is fastened to the fixed carrier as well as a front piece ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100116856 | Modular infant carrier apparatus and method - The invention relates to a modular infant carrier apparatus and method. In one embodiment, a sling comprising a tail portion and two arm portions supports an infant when rings at the ends of the tail portion and arm portions are brought together at a single point above the infant. The rings are held together by a clamp, and the clamp allows the sling to be attached to space-saving receivers including a wall-mounted hook, a ceiling-mounted hook, a door-mounted hook, a hook attached to a heavy item of furniture, a stand-mounted hook, an over-door hook, or an item of clothing worn by an adult. In one embodiment, the sling can be moved from one receiver to another using a single hand, without removing the infant from the sling. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 05-13-2010 |
20100147910 | CARRYING DEVICE - The invention relates to a carrying device ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100200626 | Baby carrier - The baby carrier is made from a lightweight cotton fabric. The baby carrier has a rectangular body part having a top edge and a bottom edge. The carrier has an upper back support strap attached medially to side edges of the rectangular body part. A pair of shoulder straps extend between the top corners of the rectangular body part and the upper back strap. A pair of waist straps extend from the bottom corners of the rectangular body part. A pair of baby securing straps extend medially from the shoulder straps. In use, the carrier is placed over the head and shoulders, the upper back strap seating at the base of the shoulder blades. The waist straps are wrapped around the waist and tied in front. The baby is placed between the rectangular body part and the caregiver's chest. The baby securing straps are wrapped around the baby and tied. | 08-12-2010 |
20100308087 | ARRANGEMENT FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A CARRIER MEANS - This invention relates to an arrangement for adjusting the height of a carrier ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100308088 | ARRANGEMENT FOR ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF THE CARRIER MEANS - This invention relates to an arrangement for adjusting the width of a carrier ( | 12-09-2010 |
20110006089 | CHILD CARRIER - A child carrier for carrying a child in a standing position on the back of the wearer is disclosed. The child carrier may have a shoulder harness having a first loop of material adapted to encircle a left shoulder area of a child carrier wearer, and a second loop of material adapted to encircle a right shoulder area of the wearer. The first loop of material and the second loop of material may be connected in an upper back region of the wearer. First and second handholds may be provided at the shoulder area of the first and second loops of material. The child carrier may have positions to attach accessories such as a water bottle, small enclosure for storage, and the like. In a first embodiment, a rigid or semi-rigid elongated platform having a width adapted to permit a child to stand on the platform may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness by flexible straps, where the platform may be compact folding to allow the entire child carrier to be stored in a small pouch. In a second embodiment, individual stirrups for the child's feet may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness. | 01-13-2011 |
20110089205 | DUAL FUNCTION PROTECTIVE BABY CARRIER - A device and method for carrying and protecting a child in a first arrangement, and for securing a child to a stationary object in a second arrangement, are provided. In one version, the device includes a base panel having an interior side and an exterior side, wherein a crotch panel is deployable from the exterior side. Straps are provided for securing a child between the interior side and a wearer of the device. The device further includes a waist panel that secures the child in place in when carrying the child in the first arrangement, and also for attachment of the device in the second arrangement to a stationary object, such as to a standard sized chair or a seat in a vehicle. A retractable hood is further optionally provided to protect the child's head from neck strain and environmental damage. | 04-21-2011 |
20110101051 | INFANT CARRIER WITH LEG STRAPS - An infant carrying apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a primary support panel having a top end, an opposed bottom end, and a midsection. Additionally, there is a pair of shoulder harnesses that are fixed to the top end of the primary support panel. Attached to each opposed side of the midsection of the primary support panel are leg supports, which are engageable to a respective one of the shoulder harnesses. | 05-05-2011 |
20110163136 | INFANT CARRYING DEVICE - An infant carrying device includes a first shawl ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110174845 | AMPHIBIOUS CARRIER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - An all weather amphibious carrier and method for manufacturing thereof, for use on land and in water, which includes an adjustable strap system for wearing by a person; a foldable body or member adjustably attachable to the strap system and capable of supporting an infant or child upon folding the member and attaching the member to the strap system; the strap system being made of weather-resistant, synthetic, polymerized rubber, a high-strength, resilient synthetic polymer, and a polymer containing polyurethane; and the foldable body member being made of a weather-resistant, synthetic, polymerized rubber, a synthetic fabric made from a polymer containing polyurethane; and a flexible polyurethane open-cell antimicrobial-coated foam. The unique combination of materials keeps the baby/toddler from becoming sweaty when used for land activities, because the materials breathe. When used in water, rain, and snow, it dries quickly, because the water can pass through the through the body if conventional stitching is used or the body can be completely water-tight by using flatlock, breathable seams. The special quilted design also adds extra support, comfort and security for both care-giver/parent and baby, making this carrier ergonomically sound, both on land and in water. | 07-21-2011 |
20110186605 | FRONT INFANT CARRIER - A front infant carrier having a front support pouch with dual side support flaps secured to a back support member, a lower portion of the front support pouch secured to a waist band, the waist band secured to continuous dual straps that are linked to the back support member. | 08-04-2011 |
20110240693 | BABY CARRIER WITH TIE STRAPS - An infant carrying apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a main panel having an upper end portion, a lower end portion and a pair of opposing side portions. A pair of shoulder straps are connected to the main panel adjacent the upper end portion at a respective side portion and a pair of waist straps are connected to the main panel adjacent the lower end portion at a respective side portion. A pair of loops are also connected to the main panel at respective side portions thereof. The shoulder straps may be wrapped around a wearer's body and fed through the loops to secure the carrier to the wearer, and to define adjustable leg hole openings for the child's leg. The shoulder straps, main panel, and waist straps minimize the risk of the child falling out of the carrier through the leg openings. | 10-06-2011 |
20110290831 | Apparatus for a Baby Carrier - An apparatus includes a seat flap for supporting a baby's buttocks and thighs. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge having a shorter length than a length of the top edge and generally curved side edges. A first strap is joined to a first corner of the top edge for adjustably joining to an upper portion of a baby carrier. A second strap is joined to a second corner of the top edge for adjustably joining to the upper portion. Attachments adjustably join the bottom edge about a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright, the baby's legs protrude about the generally curved side edges and are supported at least ninety degrees from the lower portion. | 12-01-2011 |
20120043359 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier adapted for carrying a child either face-to face or in forward-facing position, comprising chest straps ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120061429 | BABY CARRIER HAVING MEANS FOR FACILITATING THE LIFTING OF A CHILD INTO AND OUT OF THE SAME - A baby carrier adapted for carrying a child either face-to face or in forward-facing position, comprising chest straps ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120074182 | Mother's helper baby sling - The invention provides a harness style support product for the parent or care giver, allowing the user to comfortably hold the baby while standing or sitting up and resting their arms within the wearer's arm sleeve all while providing comfort and support for the infant. Two adjustable nylon shoulder straps connect from a neck strap down to an adjustable waist strap. A sleeve is in the underside of the garment to insert the arm and rests it securely and comfortably. The mesh sling comprises a removable rectangular footed tray at the bottom of the sling for support for the wearer's arm, while in a seated position. | 03-29-2012 |
20120187161 | BABY CARRIER - Baby carrier comprising two strap loops ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120187162 | BABY CARRIER - Baby carrier comprising two strap loops ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120199619 | EASY WRAP CARRIER WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT - Provided is an infant wrap carrying device having a lumbar support belt that is secured to the caregiver around the waist and lumber region of the caregiver. A primary wrap is joined to the lumbar support belt and includes a first strap and a second strap. The first and second straps define fixed end portions coupled to the lumber belt, wherein the first and second straps extend from the lumber belt and terminate in respective free end portions. A secondary wrap is also joined to the lumbar support belt to substantially overlap the primary wrap adjacent the lumbar support belt. The secondary wrap includes a main panel and a pair of opposed tie portions which are configured to wrapped and tied around the caregiver. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205406 | CARRYING DEVICE FOR RECEIVING A BABY OR AN INFANT - A carrying device ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120217273 | CHILD CARRIER - A child carrier that may be worn by an adult and support a child in either a forward-facing or rearward-facing position is provided. The child carrier may include a pouch assembly including a bottom portion and a front portion, where the weight of the child in a first position is configured to be substantially supported by the bottom portion. The child carrier may further include a removable insert configured to be removably installed into the child carrier, where when the removable insert is installed in the child carrier, the weight of the child in a second position is configured to be substantially supported by the removable insert. The child carrier may further include a harness assembly attached to the pouch assembly, where the removable insert may be configured to be attached at one end to the pouch assembly and at another end to the harness assembly. | 08-30-2012 |
20120318833 | MULTIFUNCTION INFANT CARRIER WITH LUMBAR BELT - There is provided is an infant carrier having a lumbar belt to enhance the comfort and support during usage thereof. The infant carrier is adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant. | 12-20-2012 |
20130327796 | Twin Baby Carrier - A soft structured baby carrier designed to carry two babies on wearer at the same time. The carrier includes two individual pouches possessing a top upwardly curved edge, a bottom edge, and two opposing side edges creating a pouch. Each pouch bottom edge is fixed to the top edge of a wide padded hip belt adapted to connect each pouch together and then encircle the lumbar region of hips of wearer. There are two padded shoulder straps that buckle to the pouches and can be conjoined by a chest strap that is slide-able secured connecting each shoulder strap together. There are four carry positions for this carrier. Two babies can be worn on the front of wearer with one baby mounted in each pouch in the Front Carry Position. One baby mounted in one pouch on front of wearer and one baby mounted in one pouch on back of wearer in the Front and Back Carry Position. The carrier can be split into two carriers so one adult can carry one baby in a Pouch each on the front of wearer in the Individual Carry Position. The carrier can also utilize both Shoulder Straps on one Pouch to carry one baby on one wearer in a traditional style soft structure buckled baby carrier in the Single Baby Carry Position. | 12-12-2013 |
20140021229 | Hands-Free Shoulder Carrier for Children - A child carrier and support apparatus for securing a child in a seated position atop a wearer's shoulders comprising a chest strap sized for encirclement of a torso of a body of a wearer which employs means for encircled engagement within a passage of the ankle or the leg adjacent to the ankle, of both legs of a child, sitting upon the shoulders of the wearer, to provide a means for preventing the child from falling rearward. In at least one preferred mode the means for encircled engagement is provided by a pair of ankle engagements which are pivotally engaged to the chest strap. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027478 | CHILD CARRIER - A child carrier for carrying a child in a standing position on the back of the wearer is disclosed. The child carrier may have a shoulder harness having a first loop of material adapted to encircle a left shoulder area of a child carrier wearer, and a second loop of material adapted to encircle a right shoulder area of the wearer. The first loop of material and the second loop of material may be connected in an upper back region of the wearer. First and second handholds may be provided at the shoulder area of the first and second loops of material. The child carrier may have positions to attach accessories such as a water bottle, small enclosure for storage, and the like. In a first embodiment, a rigid or semi-rigid elongated platform having a width adapted to permit a child to stand on the platform may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness by flexible straps, where the platform may be compact folding to allow the entire child carrier to be stored in a small pouch. In a second embodiment, individual stirrups for the child's feet may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness. | 01-30-2014 |
20140069968 | BABY CARRIER - A lightweight child carrier that can be mounted upon the front or the back of a wearer's torso with little or no need to adjust the carrier's harness. The carrier includes a main panel having generally a rectangular shape. The bottom edge of the main panel is joined to the top edge of a padded waist band and the bottom edge of a head restraining panel is joined to the top edge of the main panel. Shoulder straps are connected to the main panel and are cojoined by a chest strap that is slidably mounted upon each shoulder strap. Adjustable restraining straps are connected to the chest strap and to the head restraining panel. An auxiliary waist belt is provided that considerably expands the length of the waist band to allow the carrier to be worn by a woman during pregnancy. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076943 | MULTIFUNCTION CHILDCARE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A childcare device including a base in the shape of a closed loop; a cavity bounded and defined by the closed loop; and wherein the device is adapted to receive a part of a child's body through the cavity; and the base is independently usable as a baby sling, a walking aid or a seat safety strap. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097215 | MODULAR BABY CARRIER - A modular baby carrier including a principal module partially encircling a baby placed therein, and a hood detachable from the principal module. The principal module may include mutually connectable waist straps for engaging the waist of an adult carrying the baby, and shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the adult. An insert module dimensioned to accommodate a baby smaller than a baby which would be closely received within the principal module nests within the principal module. The shoulder straps may include removable sleeves to protect the shoulder straps from drooling. | 04-10-2014 |
20140131401 | ERGONOMIC TWIN BABY CARRIER - A child carrier for carrying two children of different sizes has a first and second child carrier portions including first and second carrier pouches, respectively, each pouch attached at its bottom to a waist support, and shoulder straps. The first and second child carrier portions are configured to be secured between the shoulder straps and directly opposite one another. At least one of the child carrier pouches is configured to extend behind the shoulder straps, such that a heavy weight in the opposite child carrier pouch that presses the shoulder straps tightly against a wearer does not compress a child therein against the wearer. Each of the child carrier pouches is curved towards a wearer to prevent a child inserted therein from facing away from the wearer and is configured to hold a child in a seated straddle position. | 05-15-2014 |
20140197214 | Upper Body Garment with Infant Pouch - An upper body garment for supporting an infant adjacent the chest and upper belly of a wearer that includes a tubular garment body made from a stretchable fabric and comprising a front panel and a back panel, one or more breast panels extending from a top portion of the back panel and over the shoulders of the wearer; and a pouch panel extending from a lower portion of the breast panels. The pouch panel is secured along a U-shaped seam to an inside surface of the front panel to form a pouch with a top opening proximate the lower portion of the breast panels. The stretchable fabric is a two-way stretchable fabric with an increased capability for elastic expansion within a substantially horizontal plane when the wearer is in an upright position. | 07-17-2014 |
20140231472 | STRAP-ON CHILD CARRIER WITH SUPPORT SEATING ELEMENT - A child carrier device includes a support seat affixed to a fastening strap adapted to be worn around a waist area and wherein the support seat is configured to substantially support the weight of a child, and a restraining strap detachably coupled above the support seat and configured to provide upper body support. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231473 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier including a back panel, a first strap, and a second strap. The first strap extends from a first upper location of the back panel to a first lower location of the back panel. Similarly, the second strap extends for a second upper location of the back panel to a second lower location of the back panel. The back panel, the first strap, and the second strap define a garment configured to be worn by a user. The back panel, the first strap, and the second strap define a cavity that is configured to receive and secure a baby between the user and the first and the second straps. | 08-21-2014 |
20140263491 | CHILD CARRIER - A child carrier having a waist belt, an upper torso support, a hammock coupled to the waist belt and to the upper torso support, and a thigh support strap extending to each side of the hammock. Each thigh support strap has an inward end portion proximate to the hammock and an outward end portion configured for selective coupling to the upper torso support in multiple positions. When the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support, the hammock and the thigh support straps form a seat to support a child in an ergonomic spread-squat position in inward and outward facing orientations. The shape of the seat adjusts depending on the positions in which the outward end portions of the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263492 | BABY CARRIER AND INTERCHANGEABLE CARRIER COVER - An interchangeable cover for a middle panel of a baby carrier. | 09-18-2014 |
20140319189 | CHILD CARRIER - An child carrier includes a main body and left and right shoulder straps connected to the body. The carrier comprises a waist strap connected to a lower side of the body, wherein the body provides a torso supporting portion and a seating portion. The seating portion comprises one or more adjustment portions which are adjustable to a first configuration, the seating portion having a first width and in the second configuration, the seating portion is partly narrowed. In another aspect, the child carrier comprises left and right cross straps connected with the left (right) side of the body and/or the left (right) shoulder strap, wherein the left (right) side of the body and/or the left (right) shoulder strap comprise at least one left (right) fastener, for fastening the right and left cross straps to a left and a right fastener, respectively. | 10-30-2014 |
20140361055 | Hands-Free User Transport Harness - A harness is provided for transporting an injured, incapacitated or disabled individual. The harness is designed to enable a single user to transport a person on their back, thereby freeing up the hands of the user while evenly distributing the weight of the person being carried. The device comprises panel having a proximal section, a mid-section, and a distal end. The panel includes first and second pairs of interconnecting straps. The first pair of interconnecting straps is located along the vertical plane of the proximal and distal ends of the harness, whereby the distal end of the panel is capable of folding upward and being connected to the straps of the distal end, thereby securing an individual therein. The proximal end also comprises a second pair of securement straps, whereby the second pair of straps wraps horizontally around the individual to further secure them within the harness. | 12-11-2014 |
20150014374 | Attendant-Assisting Baby Walker - An attendant-assisting baby walker that allows an attendant to remain upright while comfortably helping a baby to practice walking is provided. The attendant-assisting baby walker includes an open-top body suit with attached right and left support straps. The body suit includes both a torso-encircling component and a crotch component. The crotch front and back attach at or near the lower front and lower back edges of the torso-encircling component, respectively. The torso-encircling component is configured with a zipper, allowing fast and easy placement and positioning of the baby. The support straps are preferably adjustable to accommodate attendants of varying heights. Optionally, the torso-encircling component is configured with a width-adjustment mechanism, such as one or more cinches to improve the fit. | 01-15-2015 |
20150115003 | SMALL CHILD AND BABY CARRIER - A small child and baby carrier includes a waist strap, and a carry bag with a lower end that is fixedly connected to the waist strap and extends to an upper end. A bottom section is adjacent to the lower end and an upper body section extends from the bottom section to the upper end. At least one shoulder strap extends from an upper end or an upper end region of the carry bag. A baby carry insert extends from a first end to a second end. The second end or an end region adjacent to the second end can be connected detachably to the upper body section. The first end is permanently connected to the waist strap and a pocket arranged on or in the waist strap. The pocket accommodates the baby carrier insert either partially or completely when it is not in use. | 04-30-2015 |
20150144667 | CHILD CARRIER - Embodiments of a child carrier for carrying a child in a standing position on the back of the wearer are disclosed. According to various embodiments, the child carrier can comprise a rigid or substantially rigid frame, and a rigid or substantially rigid platform, configured for a person to stand upon, extending outwardly from a lower region of the frame. | 05-28-2015 |
20150327688 | CARRYING DEVICE FOR A BABY OR SMALL CHILD - A carrying device for a baby or a small child has a retaining harness system and an accommodating element connected to the retaining harness system. At least one end area of the accommodating element extends at least to the retaining harness system and is adjustably connected to the retaining harness system. An accommodation space of the accommodating element can be adapted to the size of the baby or small child to be carried. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335171 | Hands-Free Shoulder Carrier for Children - A child carrier and support apparatus for securing a child in a seated position atop a wearer's shoulders is provided which is adapted to engage with a conventional backpack or strapped carrier. The device features a pair of cuffs engageable with the shoulder straps to removably encircle the ankles of the seated child and a sternum strap engaged between the cuffs to limit the distance of spacing of the shoulder straps. A U-shaped seat has two straps engageable to the two cuffs to hold the seat in operative positioning on the shoulders of the wearer. | 11-26-2015 |
20150374139 | INFANT CARRIER WITH EXPANDABLE SEAT - An adjustable infant carrier includes a waist belt disposable about the waist of the wearer. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the waist belt, wherein each shoulder strap includes a free end portion and an opposed proximal end portion coupled to the waist belt. A carrier body is coupled to the waist belt and is connectable to the shoulder straps. The carrier body includes a middle section and a pair of conversion flaps disposed on opposed sides of the middle section. Each conversion flap is selectively transitional between a narrow configuration, wherein a free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the middle section, and a wide configuration, wherein the free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the waist belt. | 12-31-2015 |
20160015187 | Child Carrier - A child carrier having a waist belt, an upper torso support, a hammock coupled to the waist belt and to the upper torso support, and a thigh support strap extending to each side of the hammock. Each thigh support strap has an inward end portion proximate to the hammock and an outward end portion configured for selective coupling to the upper torso support in multiple positions. When the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support, the hammock and the thigh support straps form a seat to support a child in an ergonomic spread-squat position in inward and outward facing orientations. The shape of the seat adjusts depending on the positions in which the outward end portions of the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support. | 01-21-2016 |
20160073791 | WOMB EXPERIENCE COLIC CONTROLLING INFANT CARRIER - The invention consists of an infant carrier/harness that incorporates sound speakers on the interior portion of the carrier, where the baby places his or her back; additionally, there is a “halo” speaker that is incorporated into a Head Cover of the carrier which completes the overall sound experience; it also serves to block out light. The speakers connect to a sound/white noise apparatus—or can connect to a mobile phone, or other portable device to produce sound, creating an ambient and constant “shush” sound. The object of the sound and cover is to re-create a womb-like experience. The infant carrier harness will also have the ability to plug in a mobile device to play other sounds and or music. | 03-17-2016 |
20160150893 | INFANT CARRIER WITH ADJUSTABLE SIDE PANELS AND TORSO BAND | 06-02-2016 |
20160249747 | Infant carrier | 09-01-2016 |
224161000 | And seat mounted on or formed as part of framework or rigid shield | 12 |
20080314940 | Baby carrier for use on land, at the pool and at the sea - A baby carrier that is made of water resistant materials and its design suits the materials the carrier is made of and the purpose it is intended to fulfill. The carrier comprises a sheet that envelops the baby's body, a harness and belts that attach the sheet to the adult's body, and standard plastic connectors. The connectors are made of plastic, whereas the carrier's sheet, harnesses and belts are made of a water resistant material such as the material used in the manufacture of scuba diving or surfing suits, namely neoprene. | 12-25-2008 |
20090032558 | Baby Carrier - A baby carrier including a backpack assembly, first and second legs, a first strap, and a second strap. The first and second legs are operably coupled to the backpack assembly and normally biased toward an open position. The first strap is operably coupled to the first leg and the second strap is operably coupled to the second leg. The first and second straps are used for pivoting the first and second legs toward each other and into a closed position when biased. The first and second legs are operably coupled to the backpack assembly by hinges. The first and second legs are normally biased toward the open position by springs in the hinges. | 02-05-2009 |
20090078729 | BABY CARRIER - A method and apparatus for securing a child to a wearer in a first arrangement and for securing a child to a chair in a second arrangement is provided. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base panel having a first edge, a second edge, and opposing third and fourth edges. The apparatus also includes a crotch panel having first and second securing devices and attached to the second edge of the base panel, where the securing devices of the crotch panel are configured to wrap around the back portion of the chair and fasten to each other. The apparatus further includes a waist panel attached to the second edge of the base panel such that the base panel is configured to wrap around the waist of the wearer in the first arrangement and to wrap around the seat portion of the chair such that the child situated within the apparatus is unable to stand upright in the second arrangement. | 03-26-2009 |
20090236380 | INFANT CARRIER COMPONENT FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLED - A lightweight “adaptor” or “insert” is disclosed, which will enable a non-powered transport device (such as a lightweight collapsible sled) to safely and securely transport several infants at once. The insert can be quickly but securely strapped to the sled, and three or more infants can be strapped down in accommodating basins (or pockets, wells, trays, or similar terms) on the upper surface of the insert. It will provide cushioning as well as thermal insulation, and can provide bedding for several infants if a need arises, for as long as the need persists. One or more “pockets” (or wells, basins, etc.) can be provided in the insert, to carry and hold various types of equipment, such as medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, special nutrients, or equipment that may be needed by one or more of the infants being held by the carrier device. | 09-24-2009 |
20100072236 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHILD CARRIER - The present invention is directed to a multifunctional child carrier. In one embodiment, the multifunctional child carrier is transitionable between front and side carrying positions on a wearer, and has a carrier body with a bottom section having a support sleeve, a lumbar belt configured to extend through the support sleeve and about the body of the wearer, and a pair of adjustable shoulder straps extensible over the wearer's shoulders. In another embodiment, the multifunctional carrier is transitionable between upright and sling carrying positions on a wearer, and the carrier body has both a front sleeve and at least two opposing side sleeves. In yet another embodiment, a lumbar belt for use with the child carrier includes a contoured lumbar panel configured to support the lumbar region of the wearer's back. | 03-25-2010 |
20100237112 | Harness Fastener System for Child Carrier Device - A harness fastener system for a child carrier device comprises a first plug, and a buckle including a front surface and a release button. The first plug is movable along a first direction substantially parallel with the front surface for engaging with the buckle, and the release button is movable along a second direction substantially parallel with the front surface for pushing the first plug out of the buckle. | 09-23-2010 |
20100288803 | INFANT SLEEP SLING - A sling for supporting an infant comprises a harness element attachable to a carrier and an infant supporting element attachable to the harness. The support element receives and supports the infant such that the longitudinal axes of the infant and the carrier are substantially aligned and the infant lies at an angle above the horizontal in a range which allows the infant and the carrier to engage eye contact. | 11-18-2010 |
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20110062195 | CHILD CARRIER WITH REMOVABLE LINER - A pack is securable to a person for carrying a child. The pack includes a harness, a support enclosure, and a removable liner. The removable liner is secured to the support enclosure and has peripheral edges and tabs extending from at least portions of the edges. The tabs extend over the edge of the support enclosure along the leg and arm openings of the closure and along the top of the enclosure near the position for the child's head. The tabs overlap the exterior of the enclosure and lie adjacent an outer face of the closure. Fasteners secure the tabs to the exterior of the support enclosure away from pressure or rubbing contact of the child. | 03-17-2011 |
20110089206 | Attendant-Assisting Baby Walker - An attendant-assisting baby walker that allows an attendant to remain upright while comfortably helping a baby to practice walking is provided. The attendant-assisting baby walker includes an open-top body suit with attached right and left support straps. The body suit includes both a torso-encircling component and a crotch component. The crotch front and back attach at or near the lower front and lower back edges of the torso-encircling component, respectively. The torso-encircling component is configured with a zipper, allowing fast and easy placement and positioning of the baby. The support straps are preferably adjustable to accommodate attendants of varying heights. The convenient, easy-to-use attendant-assisting baby walker increases safety and comfort for both the baby and the attendant. | 04-21-2011 |
20130327797 | Recumbent Infant Carrier - An infant carrier which supports one or more infants in a recumbent position on the back of a user. The infant carrier of present invention includes a central frame upon which an infant support assembly is mounted for carrying an infant in a position which supports the head, neck and body of the infant, so that an infant without sufficiently developed head and neck control may be carried safely and comfortably. The carrier includes a removable canopy for protecting carried infants from the elements. Additionally, the infant carrier enables a user to attach a storage bag or other items selected by the user. | 12-12-2013 |
20140014692 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier comprising chest straps, a waist belt and a carrier bag mounted to the chest straps and the waist belt, the carrier bag comprises a front piece, a lower portion of the front piece being connected to the waist belt. A connection between the chest straps is adapted to be achieved by a means, and a second part of respective chest strap is connected to a middle portion of the front piece so as to permit the baby carrier to be rotated around an upper part of the body of a wearer, whereby, during one step of the rotation of the baby carrier, the means extends over one shoulder of the wearer and carries the weight which in the normal case is carried by the chest straps. | 01-16-2014 |