US3552388A
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Baby patting machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-07
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for patting a baby to sleep by means of periodic pats upon the rump or hind part of the baby, the device comprising a bracket supporting a motor having pulley on the motor shaft, and the pulley supporting an arm having a soft pad at one end which pats the baby.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas V Zelenka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M21/00; A61M2021/0005; A61M2021/0022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
In a baby patting machine, the combination of a bracket, means for securing said bracket to a crib or couch, said bracket carrying a bar, means for longitudinal adjustment of said bar, said bar supporting an electric motor, and means connected to said motor for patting an infant to sleep.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a baby patting machine, the combination of a bracket, means for securing said bracket to a crib or couch, said bracket carrying a bar, means for longitudinal adjustment of said bar, said bar supporting an electric motor, and means connected to said motor for patting an infant to sleep.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bracket comprises an L-shaped member having a pair of legs at right angles to each other, one of said legs comprising a vertical leg and the other of said legs comprising a horizontal leg, said horizontal leg having a longitudinal opening there within, said opening receiving said bar, said bar carrying said electric motor, and a wing bolt threadingly engaged within said horizontal leg of said bracket for a bearing against said bar for securement thereto in a selected position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein a second bar comprises a jaw slideable along said horizontal leg of said bracket for receiving a support means therebetween and said vertical leg of said bracket, said second bar having an opening therethrough near one end thereof receiving said horizontal leg of said bracket therethrough, and a wing bolt threadingly engaged within said second bar, said wing bolt bearing against said horizontal leg for securing said second bar in a selected position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3, wherein said means for patting an infant to sleep comprises a motor shaft on said motor, said motor shaft carrying a pulley, said pulley having an eccentric pin, said pin being attached pivotally free to one end of an arm, the opposite end of said arm carrying a rubber pad for patting said infant.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |