US3841543A
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Infant carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-13
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A unitary sling-type infant carrier made from an elongated sheet of fabric, folded about its longitudinal axis to form a tubular body, and connected at its ends to form a closed loop. An infant is inserted and removed through an opening in the body of the tube, and is supported on a resilient, semi-rigid pad therein.
Inventors
- 👤 A Bolton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G1/00; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A unitary infant carrier comprising an elongate, flexible sheet folded about its longitudinal axis to form an elongate, generally tubular body including an enclosure portion, and connected adjacent its opposite ends to form a closed loop, means defining an opening into said body along the inner circumference of said loop adjacent one end of said enclosure portion, means defining an infant-receiving pocket in said enclosure portion, exposed by said opening, infant support means disposed adjacent said pocket and extending along said enclosure portion, comprising a resilient, semirigid pad, means defining another pocket adjoining said infant-receiving pocket and removably receiving said pad, and an elongate reinforcing band joined to said sheet along its longitudinal axis and extending circumferentially about said loop outwardly of said pockets and support pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A unitary infant carrier comprising an elongate, flexible sheet folded about its longitudinal axis to form an elongate, generally tubular body including an enclosure portion, and connected adjacent its opposite ends to form a closed loop, means defining an opening into said body along the inner circumference of said loop adjacent one end of said enclosure portion, means defining an infant-receiving pocket in said enclosure portion, exposed by said opening, infant support means disposed adjacent said pocket and extending along said enclosure portion, comprising a resilient, semirigid pad, means defining another pocket adjoining said infant-receiving pocket and removably receiving said pad, and an elongate reinforcing band joined to said sheet along its longitudinal axis and extending circumferentially about said loop outwardly of said pockets and support pad.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |