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Crib

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-17
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Granted: 1982-11-23
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Expires: 2000-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract The crib is formed of walls of mesh in order to eliminate a multiplicity of rigid vertical bars. In addition, a hemispherically shaped canopy of similar mesh structure is fitted to the crib. This canopy has sections which can be pivoted to an open position to obtain access to the crib.

Inventors

  • 👤 Clara M. Dale

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C29/00; A47C29/003; A47D; A47D7/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim 129 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section having a pair of legs for supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of upstanding side wall sections, at least one of said side wall sections being movably mounted between said end wall sections to define an enclosure therewith, each said sidewall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame in a taut manner and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 129 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section having a pair of legs for supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of upstanding side wall sections, at least one of said side wall sections being movably mounted between said end wall sections to define an enclosure therewith, each said sidewall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame in a taut manner and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 55 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wheresaid canopy includes a pair of end frames removably mounted on said respective end wall sections, and wherein said pivotally mounted section includes a frame pivotally mounted between said end frames, a mesh disposed across and within said frame and means securing said mesh to said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
A crib as set forth in claim 2 which further comprises locking means for releaseably locking each said end frame to a respective end wall section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 29 words
A crib as set forth in claim 2 which further comprises a releaseable locking means for securing said pivotally mounted section to at least one of said end frames.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wherein said canopy is arch-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
A crib as set forth in claim 5 wherein said canopy includes a pair of said pivotally mounted sections disposed to pivot about a common hinge axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 26 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wherein each end wall section includes a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 26 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wherein each end wall section includes a bar extending horizontally between said legs thereof for suspending accessories therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 22 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wherein said one side wall section is vertically movable between said end wall sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 51 words
A crib as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said frame is made of plastic and said mesh is made of plastic and which further includes at least one vinyl strip about said frame with an edge of said mesh inserted between and secured to overlying edges of said strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 101 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section having a pair of legs for supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith; and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections, and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 101 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section having a pair of legs for supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith; and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections, and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 13 words
A crib as set forth in claim 11 wherein said canopy is arch-shaped.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 27 words
A crib as set forth in claim 12 wherein said canopy includes a pair of said pivotally mounted sections disposed to pivot about a common hinge axis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 146 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section including a rectangular frame, a mesh disposed across and within said frame, and a pair of legs supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith, each said side wall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections, and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure, said pivotally mounted section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 146 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section including a rectangular frame, a mesh disposed across and within said frame, and a pair of legs supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith, each said side wall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and a canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections in vertically spaced relation to said side wall sections, and over said enclosure, said canopy having at least one pivotally mounted section movable from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access to said enclosure, said pivotally mounted section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 27 words
A crib as set forth in claim 14 wherein said canopy includes a pair of said pivotally mounted sections disposed to pivot about a common hinge axis.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 46 words
A crib as set forth in claim 15 wherein said canopy includes a pair of end frames, each said end frame being removably mounted on a respective end wall section and wherein each said pivotally mounted section is pivotally mounted on and between said end frames.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 15 words
A crib as set forth in claim 14 wherein each frame is made of plastic.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 22 words
A crib as set forth in claim 14 wherein each leg has a dual wheel assembly mounted on a lower end thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 45 words
A crib as set forth in claim 14 wherein said canopy includes a pair of end frames, each said end frame being removably mounted on a respective end wall section and wherein said pivotally mounted section is pivotally mounted on and between said end frames.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 73 words
An arch-shaped canopy for a crib comprising a pair of semicylindrical shaped end frames; means for removably mounting each end frame on an end wall section of a crib; and at least one arcuately-shaped section pivotally mounted on and between said end frames for movement from a closed position to an open position relative to said end frames, said arcuately-shaped section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 73 words
An arch-shaped canopy for a crib comprising a pair of semicylindrical shaped end frames; means for removably mounting each end frame on an end wall section of a crib; and at least one arcuately-shaped section pivotally mounted on and between said end frames for movement from a closed position to an open position relative to said end frames, said arcuately-shaped section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 31 words
A canopy as set forth in claim 20 wherein said canopy includes a pair of said pivotally mounted sections disposed between said end frames to pivot about a common hinge axis.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 29 words
A crib as set forth in claim 20 which further comprises a releaseable locking means for securing said arcuately shaped section to at least one of said end frames.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 188 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section including a rectangular frame, a mesh disposed across and within said frame, and a pair of legs supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith, each said side wall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and an arch-shaped canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections over said enclosure, said canopy having a pair of end frames, each said end frame being removably mounted on a respective end wall section, a pair of pivotally mounted sections mounted on and between said end frames to pivot about a common hinge axis from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access of said enclosure, each said pivotally mounted section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and a releaseable locking means for securing said pivotally mounted section to at least one of said end frames.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 188 words
A crib comprising a pair of end wall sections, each said end wall section including a rectangular frame, a mesh disposed across and within said frame, and a pair of legs supporting said end wall sections in an upstanding manner; a pair of side wall sections mounted between said end wall sections in an upstanding manner to define an enclosure therewith, each said side wall section including a rectangular frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and an arch-shaped canopy mounted on and between said end wall sections over said enclosure, said canopy having a pair of end frames, each said end frame being removably mounted on a respective end wall section, a pair of pivotally mounted sections mounted on and between said end frames to pivot about a common hinge axis from a closed position over said enclosure to an open position to provide access of said enclosure, each said pivotally mounted section including a frame and a mesh disposed across and within said frame; and a releaseable locking means for securing said pivotally mounted section to at least one of said end frames.

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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) 1985-11-22 1986-05-24 1986-11-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-11-22 1990-05-24 1990-11-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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