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Apparatus for supporting a small child in standing position
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-09
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A web for girdling a child at armpit level is supported within an outer rigid curved support by a plurality of flexible connecting webs attached between the child-girdling webs and the rigid support. Connecting straps are provided on the support and coupled with the girdling web, the lengths of the connecting straps being adjustable. The rigid support is mounted so that its height is also adjustable. All or portions of the girdling web may be elastic or inelastic and one or all of the connecting straps may be elastic or inelastic. The rigid support is carried by a free-standing mount or is attached to a mount adapted to be secured to a wall.
Inventors
- 👤 S Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A changing stand for restraining and supporting a small child in a standing position comprising, in combination: a rigid support for encompassing a child''s body on at least three sides; a length of flexible webbing; fastening means on the ends of said length of webbing for fastening said webbing around the body of a child immediately beneath the arms; a plurality of flexible support members each attached to said support and said webbing and being dimensioned and positioned relative to one another to support said webbing as a loop for surrounding a child''s body; mounting means bearing said rigid support, and means for fixedly positioning said mounting means comprising a base member dimensioned so as to directly support at least a portion of said child''s weight whereby said stand is substantially immovable in a horizontal direction by any activity of said child when the latter is held by said webbing, and means for adjusting the height of said rigid support in a vertical direction with respect to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A changing stand for restraining and supporting a small child in a standing position comprising, in combination: a rigid support for encompassing a child''s body on at least three sides; a length of flexible webbing; fastening means on the ends of said length of webbing for fastening said webbing around the body of a child immediately beneath the arms; a plurality of flexible support members each attached to said support and said webbing and being dimensioned and positioned relative to one another to support said webbing as a loop for surrounding a child''s body; mounting means bearing said rigid support, and means for fixedly positioning said mounting means comprising a base member dimensioned so as to directly support at least a portion of said child''s weight whereby said stand is substantially immovable in a horizontal direction by any activity of said child when the latter is held by said webbing, and means for adjusting the height of said rigid support in a vertical direction with respect to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid support is generally circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid support is in the form of a ring including a section removable to permit a child to enter said ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid support is generally U-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said webbing is substantially inelastic and at least one of said support members is elastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 5 including at least three of said support members uniformly spaced around said ring formed by said webbing and wherein at least said support members closest said fastening means are elastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 6 wherein the other support members are substantially inelastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
Changing stand as defined in claIm 1 wherein a portion of said webbing is substantially inelastic and at least another portion thereof is elastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 8 including at least three support members at least one of which is elastic and another of which is inelastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastening means are constructed to prevent alteration of the girth of the ring formed by said webbing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 10 including means providing for adjustment of the length of at least one of said support members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for adjusting the height of said support include portions of said mounting means having adjustable lengths.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid support is movably mounted on said mounting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
129 words
A changing stand for restraining and supporting a small child in a standing position comprising, in combination: a rigid support for encompassing a child''s body on at least three sides; a length of flexible webbing; fastening means on the ends of said length of webbing for fastening said webbing around the body of a child immediately beneath the arms; a plurality of flexible support members each attached to said support and said webbing and being dimensioned and positioned relative to one another to support said webbing as a loop for surrounding a child''s body; mounting means bearing said rigid support; means adapted for attaching said mounting means to a fixed surface in a vertical direction and, means for adjusting the height of said rigid support in a vertical direction.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
129 words
A changing stand for restraining and supporting a small child in a standing position comprising, in combination: a rigid support for encompassing a child''s body on at least three sides; a length of flexible webbing; fastening means on the ends of said length of webbing for fastening said webbing around the body of a child immediately beneath the arms; a plurality of flexible support members each attached to said support and said webbing and being dimensioned and positioned relative to one another to support said webbing as a loop for surrounding a child''s body; mounting means bearing said rigid support; means adapted for attaching said mounting means to a fixed surface in a vertical direction and, means for adjusting the height of said rigid support in a vertical direction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 14 wherein said rigid support is generally circular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 14 wherein said rigid support is generally U-shaped.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 14 wherein said webbing is substantially inelastic and at least one of said support members is elastic.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 17 including at least three of said support members uniformly spaced around said ring formed by said webbing and wherein at least said support members closest said fastening means are elastic.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 18 wherein the other support members are substantially inelastic.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 14 wherein a portion of said webbing is substantially inelastic and at least another portion thereof is elastic.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 20 including at least three support members at least one of which is elastic and another of which is inelastic.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 14 wherein said fastening means are constructed to prevent alteration of the girth of the ring formed by said webbing.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
Changing stand as defined in claim 22 including means providing for adjustment of the length of at least one of said support members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |