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US Patent 5347669 - Infant sleeping position restraint
US Patent Issued on September 20, 1994
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
December 31, 2012Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
December 31, 2012Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractAn infant is positioned on its side between two pads to restrain its movement during rest time or sleeping. A strap passed around the infant and under the arms maintains the infant's position with respect to the pads. In one embodiment, a diaper-like holding device is secured to the infant and the pads attached thereto. In another embodiment, the pads are positioned on a support member and the infant is positioned on its side between the pads. | InventorsApplicationNo. 999370 filed on 12/31/1992US Classes:5/655, Specially adapted for infant support5/630, SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT5/657With distinct adjustable supporting partsField of Search5/655, Specially adapted for infant support5/657, With distinct adjustable supporting parts5/652, SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF5/632, Simultaneous support for multiple body portions5/630, SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT5/922WITH HOOK AND LOOP TYPE FASTENERExaminersPrimary: Saether, FlemmingAttorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References786722, 794160, 2404505, 2724133, 3485241, 3721434, 3924282, 4383713, Orthopedic support apparatus for infantsIssued on: 05/17/1983 Inventor: Roston4441221, Child support wedge Issued on: 04/10/1984 Inventor: Enste , et al.4571757, Head restraining device for cervical support brace Issued on: 02/25/1986 Inventor: Zolecki4733836, Nursing bottle holder Issued on: 03/29/1988 Inventor: Barnes5048542, Sleep aid pads Issued on: 09/17/1991 Inventor: Murray5165130, Multipositional infant support system Issued on: 11/24/1992 Inventor: Wendling5193238Infant support pillow Issued on: 03/16/1993 Inventor: Clute Foreign Patent References
International ClassA47C 020/02 |
