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Infant carrier

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-08-20
GRANT TANIA
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[0008]An infant carrier is provided that has a panel with four sides, shoulder straps and a belt at the bottom for wrapping around the waist of the person carrying the infant. An infant support is secured to the panel and holds the infant in position. The infant support holds the infant with its hips and torso above the belt so that when the infant is in the carrier, its legs wrap around the waist of person carrying it. With the help of the infant support, the adult can be sure that the baby is correctly in place when wearer puts infant and the carrier onto adult's body. Additionally with the legs wrapped around the adult, the weight of the infant is not on the infant's crotch as it is in prior art; instead the weight is on the infant's bottom with legs splayed which promotes healthy hip development.

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However all of these are characterized by certain deficiencies which detract from their overall utility.
Typical infant carriers include many straps and buckles which are often difficult for a wearer to put on and / or take off.
These devices are not always easy to adjust.
Furthermore, it is often difficult for wearers to adjust such infant carriers and position infants in the carrier so that they are both comfortable for the wearer and safe for the infant.
Some of the newer carriers are more basic, and do not include many straps and buckles, but the structures leave the baby vulnerable and unsafe when putting infant and carrier onto adult's back.
Because of these difficulties, an adult does not feel safe putting on existing carriers, especially on the back, without the help of another adult.

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[0016]A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 5. As seen in this Figure, the invention pertains to an infant carrier 10 made of several elements or components. These elements can be made of woven or non-woven fabrics (unless otherwise noted) that are joined by sewing or other well-known means.

[0017]The carrier 10 consists of a main panel 12 that has a generally rectangular shape. The top side 14 of panel 12 is somewhat arched to provide more protection to the infant's head and two lateral sides 16, 18 need not be parallel but can curve slightly toward each other to fit the carrier better on the back of the person carrying the infant and to be more ergonomic. A secure infant support 20 is attached to the panel for holding the infant 22 as shown. The infant support can be attached to the panel 12 by a hook-and-loop arrangement, a zipper, buttons, or other similar means. The secure infant support 20 can be removed for washing, or replaced if necessary. Alternatively, t...

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Abstract

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.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NoneBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A. Field of Invention[0003]This invention pertains to a novel infant carrier that is more comfortable for the child, safer and easier to use. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a carrier arranged and constructed so that the as the infant is carried in either the frontal or rear position, its legs are disposed laterally.[0004]B. Description of the Prior Art[0005]It is common practice for adults to employ an infant carrier for carrying an infant. Various types of infant carriers are currently available from different manufacturers of infant products. However all of these are characterized by certain deficiencies which detract from their overall utility.[0006]Of primary concern are support, safety and comfort of the infant. Another area of concern is the comfort and ease of use (e.g., putting on, adjusting and removing both the carrier and the infant) for the wearer. Typical infant carriers include many st...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/08
CPCA45F3/08A47D15/006A47D13/025
Inventor GRANT, TANIA
Owner GRANT TANIA
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