US3654645A
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Foldable crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-02
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A foldable crib for a child having hinged wall sections and hinged corner sections adapted to accordian-fold into a compact unit with a backwall section embracing the other wall sections and into a package having the general shape of an ordinary suitcase. A handle at one edge of this folded unit permits it to be easily carried. A cloth-type floor in the crib, with the weave arranged on a bias, stabilizes the same when opened, and when folded, the floor section is merely pulled upwardly between the wall sections. The auxiliary features may be incorporated in this crib, on the opposing sides of the backwall section, such as a mattress and a foldable baby seat, the same enhancing its usefulness and versatility.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron D Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/06; A47D13/061; A47D13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
A foldable crib of a selected height, comprising: a. a plurality of rectangular wall section panels including a backwall section and three sidewall sections, each of the sidewall sections having substantially the same width and thickness and the backwall sections having a width exceeding the width of the sidewall sections by not less than six times the thickness of the sidewall sections; b. upright corner hinges at each corner of each section connecting the sections together to form a quadrilateral when the crib is open and outfolding with respect to the wall sections when the crib is being folded; c. upright center hinges at the center of each sidewall section dividing the section into two portions and infolding with respect to the sidewall sections when the crib is being folded, whereby the three sidewall sections can fold together in an accordian-like fold, into a compact package having a width of one-half the width of a sidewall section and a thickness of not less than six times the thickness of the sidewall sections; d. two upright hinges at the center portion of the backwall spaced apart a distance not less than the thickness of the aforesaid package of accordion-folded sidewall sections and outfolding with respect to the backwall when the crib is being folded, said hinges dividing the backwall into a center section and side sections, the three backwall sections folding over the aforesaid package of sidewall sections with the side sections of the backwall overlying the sides of the said package and the center section of the backwall overlying one end of tHe package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
A foldable crib of a selected height, comprising: a. a plurality of rectangular wall section panels including a backwall section and three sidewall sections, each of the sidewall sections having substantially the same width and thickness and the backwall sections having a width exceeding the width of the sidewall sections by not less than six times the thickness of the sidewall sections; b. upright corner hinges at each corner of each section connecting the sections together to form a quadrilateral when the crib is open and outfolding with respect to the wall sections when the crib is being folded; c. upright center hinges at the center of each sidewall section dividing the section into two portions and infolding with respect to the sidewall sections when the crib is being folded, whereby the three sidewall sections can fold together in an accordian-like fold, into a compact package having a width of one-half the width of a sidewall section and a thickness of not less than six times the thickness of the sidewall sections; d. two upright hinges at the center portion of the backwall spaced apart a distance not less than the thickness of the aforesaid package of accordion-folded sidewall sections and outfolding with respect to the backwall when the crib is being folded, said hinges dividing the backwall into a center section and side sections, the three backwall sections folding over the aforesaid package of sidewall sections with the side sections of the backwall overlying the sides of the said package and the center section of the backwall overlying one end of tHe package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 1, including a locking means at each center hinge of the sidewall sections and at the hinges of the center portion of the backwall section adapted to lock the walls to prevent them from folding whenever the crib is open.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 2, wherein the locking means includes: a slidable bolt in one portion of a crib wall section; and a socket in the other portion of the crib wall section adapted to receive the bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 2, including a brace means at each corner to stabilize the crib when it is open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 1, wherein said hinges include pivot pintles and the pintles of the corner hinges at the corners of one of the sidewall sections are removable to permit this sidewall section to be disconnected from the adjacent wall sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 1, including a floor formed of a cloth-like material having the warp and woof of the threads on a bias with respect to the walls of the crib, whereby to stabilize the crib against racking when the crib is open.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 1, wherein a lock means is provided adjacent to each corner hinge of the backwall, said lock means adapted to be interengaged when the backwall is folded about the sidewall sections to lock the folded crib into a compact package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the crib structure defined in claim 7, including a handle at the center portion of the backwall to permit the folded crib to be carried like a suitcase.
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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |