US3761975A
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Infant rest pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-12
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-04-12
Abstract
Abstract Generally rectangular sheets of plastic vinyl are heat-sealed together to form a pad with a resilient cushion defined by an inflatable chamber which extends around a central rest area. When inflated, the chamber forms a plurality of lobes with interposed air pockets around the periphery of the pad. The lobes extend toward the center of the rest area and act in effect as ramps which direct a rolling infant back toward the center of the rest area. The pockets provide air spaces to keep the infant from rolling tightly up against the wall of the chamber and possibly smothering.
Inventors
- 👤 B Personett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D5/00; A47D15/00; A47D15/001; A47D15/003; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/06; A61J9/063; A61J9/0638; A61J9/0653; A61J9/0684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An impermeable pad for an infant including a central rest area, a resilient cushion extending circumferentially around the rest area and adapted to be inflated to prevent the infant from rolling off the pad, said cushion including a plurality of lobes with outer wall surfaces slanting downwardly and inwardly toward the middle of the rest area from along opposite sides thereof to help direct the infant to roll toward the middle of the rest area and away from the walls of the cushion, and said lobes defining pockets between adjacent lobes to provide air spaces so that the infant is kept from rolling against the walls of the chamber and possibly smothering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An impermeable pad for an infant including a central rest area, a resilient cushion extending circumferentially around the rest area and adapted to be inflated to prevent the infant from rolling off the pad, said cushion including a plurality of lobes with outer wall surfaces slanting downwardly and inwardly toward the middle of the rest area from along opposite sides thereof to help direct the infant to roll toward the middle of the rest area and away from the walls of the cushion, and said lobes defining pockets between adjacent lobes to provide air spaces so that the infant is kept from rolling against the walls of the chamber and possibly smothering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pad as defined by claim 1 further including a holder mounted on top of the cushion to support a bottle above the rest area for self-feeding by the infant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pad as defined by claim 2 including a recess extending laterally across the top of the cushion to support the bottle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pad as defined by claim 3 wherein said holder includes a strap spanning the recess and heat-sealed to the pad on opposite sides of the recess to hold the bottle in the recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An impermeable pad for an infant including first and second sheets of plastic positioned one on top of the other, a generally rectangular rest area centrally formed on said sheets, inner and outer sealed seams spaced from each other and extending around the periphery of the two sheets to hold the sheets together and to define an inflatable chamber between said sheets and said seams, a resilient cushion defined by said inflated chamber and including curved upper and lower walls to prevent the infant from rolling off the pad, a plurality of lobes formed in said upper wall by said inner seam and slanting downwardly and inwardly toward the middle of the rest area from along the top of said cushion to help direct the infant to roll toward the middle of the rest area, and said lobes defining pockets between adjacent lobes to provide air spaces so that the infant is kept from possibly smothering by rolling against said cushion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
An impermeable pad for an infant including first and second sheets of plastic positioned one on top of the other, a generally rectangular rest area centrally formed on said sheets, inner and outer sealed seams spaced from each other and extending around the periphery of the two sheets to hold the sheets together and to define an inflatable chamber between said sheets and said seams, a resilient cushion defined by said inflated chamber and including curved upper and lower walls to prevent the infant from rolling off the pad, a plurality of lobes formed in said upper wall by said inner seam and slanting downwardly and inwardly toward the middle of the rest area from along the top of said cushion to help direct the infant to roll toward the middle of the rest area, and said lobes defining pockets between adjacent lobes to provide air spaces so that the infant is kept from possibly smothering by rolling against said cushion.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |