US3739399A
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Neonatal wrap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-14
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A wrap particularly adapted to keep a newborn baby warm until such time that his thermoregulatory mechanism gains stability. The wrap comprises a specially shaped and cut sheet of flexible plastic material which is nonabsorbent, transparent, thermally insulating, and suffocation proof. A series of flaps on each side of the sheet fold over the front of the baby as he lies supine on the central area thereof. Opposing flaps are offset and overlap so that air gaps are not created by slits in the sheet that form the flaps on each side. A closed pocket is formed for receiving the feet, and a hood is provided for the head. Any of the flaps, pocket or hood may be selectively folded back or opened for access without exposing other parts of the baby''s body, in order to permit medical examination, surgical procedures, or facilitate the changing of diapers.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sheahon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236; A41D13/1272; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/06; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A wrap for an individual sensitive to exposure, said wrap comprising a sheet of flexible material having in combination: a central area for receiving the individual in a normally supine position, a pair of opposed, free side edges, a first plurality of slits in said sheet extending inwardly from one of said edges and terminating at said area, presenting a first series of flaps extending from one side of said area, a second plurality of slits in said sheet extending inwardly from the opposite edge out of alignment with said first plurality of slits and terminating at said area, presenting a second series of flaps offset from said first series and extending from the opposite side of said area, said flaps being movable to positions over said area in overlapping relationship to one another to present a double layer cover of said material for the individual lying on said area, and releasable fastening means for independently securing the upper flaps of said cover in said positions, whereby to permit selective access to regions of the individual''s body by folding back selected upper and lower flaps of said cover without unnecessarily exposing other parts of the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A wrap for an individual sensitive to exposure, said wrap comprising a sheet of flexible material having in combination: a central area for receiving the individual in a normally supine position, a pair of opposed, free side edges, a first plurality of slits in said sheet extending inwardly from one of said edges and terminating at said area, presenting a first series of flaps extending from one side of said area, a second plurality of slits in said sheet extending inwardly from the opposite edge out of alignment with said first plurality of slits and terminating at said area, presenting a second series of flaps offset from said first series and extending from the opposite side of said area, said flaps being movable to positions over said area in overlapping relationship to one another to present a double layer cover of said material for the individual lying on said area, and releasable fastening means for independently securing the upper flaps of said cover in said positions, whereby to permit selective access to regions of the individual''s body by folding back selected upper and lower flaps of said cover without unnecessarily exposing other parts of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sheet further has opposed end portions adapted to be adjacent the head and feet respectively of the individual lying on said area, the inferior end portion presenting an end flap continuous with adjacent flaps of both of said series of flaps, said end flap being movable to a disposition where it is folded over said adjacent flaps in said positions thereof to present a closed pocket for receiving the lower extremities of the individual lying on said area, there being releasable fastening means for holding said end flap in said disposition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sHeet further has opposed end portions adapted to be adjacent the head and feet respectively of the individual lying on said area, the superior end portion being continuous with adjacent flaps of both of said series of flaps and providing a hood for receiving the individual''s head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 3, wherein said superior end portion has an irregular margin provided with a notch in central alignment with said area, there being releasable fastening means for uniting the material of said superior end portion to close said notch and thereby form said hood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said material is provided with a multitude of spaced protuberances, each of which defines an air pocket to render said material thermally insulating, the spaces between said protuberances being unobstructed to prevent inadvertent suffocation of the individual lying on said area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said material is nonabsorbent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 6, wherein said material comprises a thin plastic skin provided with a multitude of spaced protuberances in which air is captured, presenting a multitude of air bubbles in the material that render the same thermally insulating, the spaces between said protuberances being unobstructed to prevent inadvertent suffocation of the individual lying on said area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 7, wherein said skin and protuberances are transparent, thereby permitting the individual to be viewed through said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
125 words
The wrap as claimed in claim 8, wherein said sheet further has opposed end portions adapted to be adjacent the head and feet respectively of the individual lying on said area, the inferior end portion presenting an end flap continuous with adjacent flaps of both of said series of flaps, said end flap being movable to a disposition where it is folded over said adjacent flaps in said positions thereof to present a closed pocket for receiving the lower extremities of the individual lying on said area, there being releasable fastening means for holding said end flap in said disposition, the superior end portion being continuous with adjacent flaps of both of said series of flaps and providing a hood for receiving the individual''s head.
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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |