US3833947A
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Inflatable crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-13
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable crib comprising a base portion generally defining a mattress area; an inflatable wall portion attached to the base portion, and having an inner impervious member connected to and rising from the base portion at the periphery of the mattress area, and an outer impervious member spaced from the inner member when the crib is inflated; and an overhanging shoulder member attached to the wall portion and extending outwardly from the mattress area beyond the inner member for exerting a force on the wall portion downwardly and beyond the mattress area upon deflation of the wall portion.
Inventors
- 👤 R Sorensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D9/00; A47D9/005; A47D9/016; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2854
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
An inflatable crib comprising an inflatable base portion having an upper impervious member generally defining a mattress area and a lower impervious member spaced from said upper member when said crib is inflated and extending longitudinally and laterally beyond said mattress area, and an inflatable wall portion attached to said base portion and having an inner impervious member connected to and rising from said upper member at the periphery of said mattress area, an outer impervious member spaced from said inner member when said crib is inflated and connected to and rising from said lower member, and rising to a predetermined distance below said inner member, and an inflatable overhanging shoulder member attached to said inner and outer members and extending outwardly from each side of said mattress area and including a first section extending from said inner member outwardly beyond said outer member, a second section extending from the outer end of said first section, downwardly at least as far as the top of said outer member and a third section extending inwardly from the lower end of said second section to the top of said outer member, and valve means for permitting inflation and deflation of said base and wall portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
An inflatable crib comprising an inflatable base portion having an upper impervious member generally defining a mattress area and a lower impervious member spaced from said upper member when said crib is inflated and extending longitudinally and laterally beyond said mattress area, and an inflatable wall portion attached to said base portion and having an inner impervious member connected to and rising from said upper member at the periphery of said mattress area, an outer impervious member spaced from said inner member when said crib is inflated and connected to and rising from said lower member, and rising to a predetermined distance below said inner member, and an inflatable overhanging shoulder member attached to said inner and outer members and extending outwardly from each side of said mattress area and including a first section extending from said inner member outwardly beyond said outer member, a second section extending from the outer end of said first section, downwardly at least as far as the top of said outer member and a third section extending inwardly from the lower end of said second section to the top of said outer member, and valve means for permitting inflation and deflation of said base and wall portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The inflatable crib of claim 1 in which the connection between said inner member and upper member forms a concave junction at the edge of said mattress area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inflatable crib of claim 1 further including means mounted on said outer member for attaching said crib to a safety seat belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
An inflatable crib comprising a base portion generally defining a mattress area, and an inflatable wall portion attached to said base portion and having an inner impervious member connected to and rising from said base portion at the periphery of said mattress area, and an outer impervious member spaced from said inner member when said crib is inflated, an overhanging shoulder member attached to said wall portion and extending outwardly from each side of said mattress area beyond said inner member for exerting a force on said wall portion downwardly and beyond said mattress area upon deflation of said wall portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
An inflatable crib comprising a base portion generally defining a mattress area, and an inflatable wall portion attached to said base portion and having an inner impervious member connected to and rising from said base portion at the periphery of said mattress area, and an outer impervious member spaced from said inner member when said crib is inflated, an overhanging shoulder member attached to said wall portion and extending outwardly from each side of said mattress area beyond said inner member for exerting a force on said wall portion downwardly and beyond said mattress area upon deflation of said wall portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 in which said base portion is inflatable and includes an upper impervious member and a lower impervious member spaced from said upper impervious member when said base portion is inflated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The inflatable crib of claim 5 in which said upper member is generally coextensive with said mattress area and Said lower member extends longitudinally and laterally beyond said mattress area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 in which said shoulder member is inflatable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The inflatable crib of claim 7 in which each of said base portion, wall portion and shoulder member is inflatable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inflatable crib of claim 8 in which each of said base portion, wall portion and shoulder member is a separately inflatable compartment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 in which the connection between said inner member and upper member forms a concave junction at the edge of said mattress area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 further including means, mounted on said outer member, for attaching said crib to a safety seat belt.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 further including a safety seat belt extending laterally across said mattress area for holding an occupant in place in the crib.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The inflatable crib of claim 11 further including a safety seat belt extending laterally across said mattress area and connected to said means for attaching said crib to a safety seat belt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 in which said shoulder member includes weighted means for preventing collapse of said wall portion onto said mattress area.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The inflatable crib of claim 4 in which said shoulder member extends beyond said outer member.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |