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Inflatable crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-18
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2007-12-18
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an inflatable crib formed by an inflatable base portion, a plurality of independently inflatable sidewalls, and a screen-like webbing connecting each sidewall to the base portion. The crib further includes a support frame and a sleeve attached to each sidewall for receiving a component of the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D9/00; A47D9/005; A47D13/00; A47D13/06; A47D13/061; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An inflatable crib for accommodating a child/infant which comprises: an enclosure defined by an inflatable base portion, a plurality of inflatable sidewalls, and pieces of webbing connecting said inflatable sidewalls to said base portion; said webbing permitting observation of said child/infant being accommodated within said crib and allowing air to pass through said crib; all of said sidewalls and said base portion being independently inflatable; and each piece of webbing being substantially coextensive with a respective one of said sidewalls which it connects to said base portion, such that a substantially continuous band of webbing extends about the bottom of the enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An inflatable crib for accommodating a child/infant which comprises: an enclosure defined by an inflatable base portion, a plurality of inflatable sidewalls, and pieces of webbing connecting said inflatable sidewalls to said base portion; said webbing permitting observation of said child/infant being accommodated within said crib and allowing air to pass through said crib; all of said sidewalls and said base portion being independently inflatable; and each piece of webbing being substantially coextensive with a respective one of said sidewalls which it connects to said base portion, such that a substantially continuous band of webbing extends about the bottom of the enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A crib according to claim 1 which further comprises an air valve for inflating and deflating said base portion, said air valve being located on the bottom of said base portion when said crib is inflated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A crib according to claim 1 which further comprises an air valve associated with each said sidewall to permit independent inflation of each said sidewall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A crib according to claim 1 wherein said sidewalls each have flaps adjacent respective end portions and adjoining ones of said sidewalls being joined together by electronically welding adjacent flaps to form a box-like configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A crib according to claim 1 which further comprises: a frame for supporting said crib; and said frame having a plurality of rigid one-piece legs and a plurality of horizontal components.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A crib according to claim 5 wherein each said sidewall has a sleeve attached thereto for receiving one of said horizontal frame components.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A crib according to claim 6 which further comprises a brace adjacent each corner of the frame for connecting one of said legs to two adjacent ones of said horizontal components, and whereby said brace positions said one leg at an angle relative to said sidewalls to provide stability against leaning of the crib when said child/infant leans against one of said crib sidewalls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A crib according to claim 1 wherein said sidewalls are of an equal size.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A crib according to claim 1 wherein said base portion and each of said sidewalls are each formed by two sections of plastic material electronically welded together without any folds.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A crib according to claim 1 wherein each said connecting piece of webbing is welded to said one respective sidewall and to said inflatable base portion.
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