US3874011A
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Children{3 s or infant{3 s furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-12
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-01-12
Abstract
Abstract An article of children''s or infant''s furniture, such as a cot, comprises a cradle-portion in which a child or infant lies, a base resiliently supporting the cradle-portion, drive means for actuating the cradle-portion in resilient movement and at least one resilient cushioning element which bears against the cradleportion, to apply cushioning pressure thereto in at least one direction laterally of the base, so as to cushion the cradleportion against excessive or jerky movement. A device is also disclosed which can be used in conjunction with an existing cot, this device incorporating a platform which is resiliently mounted in a similar manner and upon which the cot to be rocked can be mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Bartholomew Walsh
- 👤 Leslie Laurence Grennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D9/00; A47D9/02; A47D9/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A child''s cot comprising a cradle-portion, a stretcher member for resting upon a support surface, uprights pivotally connected to the cradle-portion at their upper ends and to the stretcher member at their lower ends so as to allow limited oscillatory movement of the cradle-portion, drive means for actuating the cradle-portion in such oscillatory movement, and at least one resilient cushioning element attached to the uprights which engages the cradle-portion, to apply cushioning pressure thereto in at least one direction laterally of the stretcher member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A child''s cot comprising a cradle-portion, a stretcher member for resting upon a support surface, uprights pivotally connected to the cradle-portion at their upper ends and to the stretcher member at their lower ends so as to allow limited oscillatory movement of the cradle-portion, drive means for actuating the cradle-portion in such oscillatory movement, and at least one resilient cushioning element attached to the uprights which engages the cradle-portion, to apply cushioning pressure thereto in at least one direction laterally of the stretcher member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, which includes a plurality of resilient cushioning elements arranged to apply cushioning pressure to the cradle-portion in two oppposite directions relative thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said drive means comprise a motor and a connecting rod driven by the motor, one being attached to at least one of the uprights and the other to the cradle-portion, whereby movement of the cradle-portion relative to the stretcher member is effected by reciprocatory motion of the Connecting rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, which includes releasable fastening means for restraining the cradle-portion against movement relative to the stretcher member when required.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |