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US4043349A
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Removable crib canopy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-19
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A canopy apparatus is provided for use in combination with a conventional child's crib. The canopy apparatus comprises a frame including a plurality of sides, a plurality of support members interconnecting two of said plurality of sides and a cover secured to the frame and supported by the support members. The canopy is mounted on and secured to an upper rail of one side wall of the crib by at least one pivot clamp and may be retained in a closed position over the crib by at least one retaining clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan Gays
- 👤 Anthony Romano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C29/00; A47C29/003; A47C29/006; A47D; A47D15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/01; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902; Y10T292/20; Y10T292/228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Canopy apparatus for use in combination with a conventional child's crib, said apparatus comprising a frame including a plurality of support members interconnecting any two of said plurality of sides and a cover affixed to said sides and supported by said support members, said apparatus adapted to be mounted on and releasable secured to said crib by at least one pivot clamp, said pivot clamp including a generally U-shaped portion oppositely disposed from a generally semi-circular portion, said generally U-shaped portion adapted to grip on upper rail of one of a pair of opposed side walls of the crib and said generally semi-circular portion adapted to pivotally engage over one of said plurality of tubular sides of the frame, the portion of said tubular side being engaged by said semicircular portion capable of journaling therein along the longitudinal axis thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Canopy apparatus for use in combination with a conventional child's crib, said apparatus comprising a frame including a plurality of support members interconnecting any two of said plurality of sides and a cover affixed to said sides and supported by said support members, said apparatus adapted to be mounted on and releasable secured to said crib by at least one pivot clamp, said pivot clamp including a generally U-shaped portion oppositely disposed from a generally semi-circular portion, said generally U-shaped portion adapted to grip on upper rail of one of a pair of opposed side walls of the crib and said generally semi-circular portion adapted to pivotally engage over one of said plurality of tubular sides of the frame, the portion of said tubular side being engaged by said semicircular portion capable of journaling therein along the longitudinal axis thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pivot clamp includes means for releasably securing said clamp to said upper rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means for releasably securing comprises a pressure screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said frame is rectangularly shaped including four sides and wherein said support members extend between any two opposed sides and support a mesh-like cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said support members are arcuately shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including at least one retaining clamp, said retaining clamp comprising a generally U-shaped portion oppositely disposed from a partially curved portion, said generally U-shaped portion adapted to grip an upper rail of said opposite side wall of said crib and said partially curved portion adapted to frictionally engage one of said plurality of tubular sides of said frame so as to retain said canopy apparatus in a closed position over said crib.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said retaining clamp includes means of releasably securing said clamp to said upper rail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further including means of locking said canopy apparatus to said crib in a closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said frame and said support members are fabricated from aluminum tubing.
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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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |