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Apparatus and method for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-15
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Granted: 1987-03-10
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Expires: 2004-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A pad of a size to fit onto the mattress of a baby crib has an elongated cut-out central recess of a length longer than an infant and of a width sufficient for an infant to be placed therein without contacting the sides but narrow enough to prevent the infant from turning around so that the infant is maintained in a semi-fowler position. Bed coverings for at least the sides of the opening are provided as well as a system for securing the pad in position on an inclined surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Rose M. Bruning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D7/00; A47D7/01; A47D7/03; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/14; A47C27/20; A47D15/00; A47D15/001; A47D15/005; A47D15/008; A47D7/02; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
An apparatus for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising in combination, a crib including head, foot and opposite side boards, a generally planar mattress support frame, height adjustable support means for supporting the opposite ends of said mattress support frame on said crib, and a generally flat mattress resting on said mattress support surface, an infant positioning device supported on said mattress, said infant positioning device comprising a generally U-shaped pad having opposite closed and open ends and an elongated opening therethrough of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said mattress, a bed covering fitted onto said pad so as to cover at least the top sides of said opening, and means for securing said pad in a position on said mattress, said opening having a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change of direction, and the open end of said pad facing the headboard and the longitudinal centerline of said opening being generally parallel to said side boards whereby, upon elevation of the head end of the mattress above the foot end thereof, an infant placed in said opening with its head facing the head board will be maintained in a semi-fowler position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
212 words
An apparatus for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising in combination, a crib including head, foot and opposite side boards, a generally planar mattress support frame, height adjustable support means for supporting the opposite ends of said mattress support frame on said crib, and a generally flat mattress resting on said mattress support surface, an infant positioning device supported on said mattress, said infant positioning device comprising a generally U-shaped pad having opposite closed and open ends and an elongated opening therethrough of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said mattress, a bed covering fitted onto said pad so as to cover at least the top sides of said opening, and means for securing said pad in a position on said mattress, said opening having a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change of direction, and the open end of said pad facing the headboard and the longitudinal centerline of said opening being generally parallel to said side boards whereby, upon elevation of the head end of the mattress above the foot end thereof, an infant placed in said opening with its head facing the head board will be maintained in a semi-fowler position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said opening is generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the width of said opening is between 7 and 15 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said pad has a thickness of between 3 and 9 inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pad substantially covers said mattress but for said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for securing said pad in position on said mattress comprises fasteners secured to said bed covering and adapted for engagement with said crib boards.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said bed covering includes a fitted sheet portion and a pair of slip covers adapted to cover respective sides of said opening.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising providing a substantially planar inclined surface adapted for supporting an infant at rest, said surface having upper and lower ends, placing on said surface an infant positioning device including a generally U-shaped pad having opposite closed and open ends and an elongated opening of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said surface, which opening has a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change in direction, arranging said pad with the open end of said pad facing said upper end and the longitudinal centerline of said opening generally parallel to the direction of incline of said surface, and placing an infant onto said surface in said opening with the infant's head at the raised end of the surface in said opening whereby the infant is maintained in the semi-fowler position.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising providing a substantially planar inclined surface adapted for supporting an infant at rest, said surface having upper and lower ends, placing on said surface an infant positioning device including a generally U-shaped pad having opposite closed and open ends and an elongated opening of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said surface, which opening has a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change in direction, arranging said pad with the open end of said pad facing said upper end and the longitudinal centerline of said opening generally parallel to the direction of incline of said surface, and placing an infant onto said surface in said opening with the infant's head at the raised end of the surface in said opening whereby the infant is maintained in the semi-fowler position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising securing said pad in position on said surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising covering at least the top surface of said pad and sides of said opening with a bed covering.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
213 words
An apparatus for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising in combination, a crib including head, foot and opposite side boards, a generally planar mattress support frame, height adjustable support means for supporting the opposite ends of said mattress support frame on said crib, and a generally flat mattress resting on said mattress support surface, an infant positioning device supported on said mattress, said infant positioning device comprising a pad having an elongated opening therethrough of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said mattress, said opening having at least one closed end, a bed covering fitted onto said pad so as to cover at least the top sides of said opening, and means for securing said pad in position on said mattress, said opening having a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change of direction, and the one closed end of said pad facing the foot board and the longitudinal centerline of said opening being generally parallel to said side boards whereby, upon elevation of the head end of the mattress above the foot end thereof, an infant placed in said opening with its head facing the head board will be maintained in a semi-fowler position.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
213 words
An apparatus for supporting an infant in a generally semi-fowler position, comprising in combination, a crib including head, foot and opposite side boards, a generally planar mattress support frame, height adjustable support means for supporting the opposite ends of said mattress support frame on said crib, and a generally flat mattress resting on said mattress support surface, an infant positioning device supported on said mattress, said infant positioning device comprising a pad having an elongated opening therethrough of a size and shape for receiving an infant on said mattress, said opening having at least one closed end, a bed covering fitted onto said pad so as to cover at least the top sides of said opening, and means for securing said pad in position on said mattress, said opening having a width and length which is sufficiently limited to restrain an infant from altering its position by any substantial change of direction, and the one closed end of said pad facing the foot board and the longitudinal centerline of said opening being generally parallel to said side boards whereby, upon elevation of the head end of the mattress above the foot end thereof, an infant placed in said opening with its head facing the head board will be maintained in a semi-fowler position.
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