US4945584A
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Crib cover
Assignee: TOTS-IN-MIND Inc A MA CORP
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Filing: 1988-04-25
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2008-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A cover for a crib or playpen includes a tent-like canopy having a pair of panels extending downwardly from two opposite ends which lie against the inside of a pair of sides of the crib or playpen and are tied in place by straps which extend about the sides. The cover leaves the other sides of the crib or playpen exposed. Ties are provided along the other side edges of the canopy for securing those edges to the tops of those sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. LaMantia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D7/00; A47C; A47C29/00; A47C29/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An improved safety canopy for a child's pen having end walls and at least two vertically slatted side walls comprising: a cover fabric and a frame for supporting the fabric in a tent-like configuration on the top of the pen, said fabric having four sides, a pair of side panels secured to and freely depending from two opposite sides of the fabric for extending downwardly from the tops of opposite end walls of the pen substantially into said pen and lying inside the end walls, straps secured to the side edges of the panels and downwardly spaced from the tops of the opposite end walls and the fabric sides for extending about the outside of the end walls for securing the panels in place against the end walls, and ties secured to other opposite sides of the cover fabric for attaching the fabric to the top edges of the slatted side walls of the pen, while leaving the slatted side walls of the pen unobstructed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An improved safety canopy for a child's pen having end walls and at least two vertically slatted side walls comprising: a cover fabric and a frame for supporting the fabric in a tent-like configuration on the top of the pen, said fabric having four sides, a pair of side panels secured to and freely depending from two opposite sides of the fabric for extending downwardly from the tops of opposite end walls of the pen substantially into said pen and lying inside the end walls, straps secured to the side edges of the panels and downwardly spaced from the tops of the opposite end walls and the fabric sides for extending about the outside of the end walls for securing the panels in place against the end walls, and ties secured to other opposite sides of the cover fabric for attaching the fabric to the top edges of the slatted side walls of the pen, while leaving the slatted side walls of the pen unobstructed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
An improved safety canopy for a child's pen having at least two side rails and two additional sides comprising: a cover fabric and a frame for supporting said fabric in a tent-like configuration above said pen, a pair of side panels secured to and freely depending from two opposite sides of said fabric for extending downwardly from the tops of the additional sides of said pen substantially into said pen and lying inside those sides while leaving the side rails exposed, and panel fastening means downwardly spaced from the tops of the additional sides and extending about the outside of said additional sides for securing said side panels to the additional sides of said pen to retain the safety canopy in position in the pen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
An improved safety canopy for a child's pen having at least two side rails and two additional sides comprising: a cover fabric and a frame for supporting said fabric in a tent-like configuration above said pen, a pair of side panels secured to and freely depending from two opposite sides of said fabric for extending downwardly from the tops of the additional sides of said pen substantially into said pen and lying inside those sides while leaving the side rails exposed, and panel fastening means downwardly spaced from the tops of the additional sides and extending about the outside of said additional sides for securing said side panels to the additional sides of said pen to retain the safety canopy in position in the pen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety canopy according to claim 2 wherein said panel fastening means comprises straps secured to the side edges of said side panels for extending about the outside of said additional sides for securing said side panels in place against those sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety canopy according to claim 2 further comprising canopy fastening means having a plurality of ties secured to the sides of the fabric above the tops of the side rails for attaching said canopy thereto while leaving said side rails exposed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety canopy according to claims 1 or 2 wherein said cover fabric is comprised of a material which allows passage of light, air and sound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety canopy according to claim 1 wherein sleeves are attached to the fabric and extend between opposite corners thereof, and rods removably mounted in the sleeves to define the frame for the fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety canopy according to claim 2 wherein sleeves are attached to the fabric and extend between opposite corners thereof, and rods removably mounted in the sleeves to define the frame for the fabric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety canopy according to claim 6 wherein flaps are secured to the ends of the sleeves for closing the rods within the sleeves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety canopy according to claim 7 wherein flaps are secured to the ends of the sleeves for closing the rods within the sleeves.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety canopy as defined in claim 9 wherein an opening with a cover flap is provided in the fabric, said cover flap being attached in part to the fabric by a zipper for providing access to the pen through the fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety canopy as defined in claim 10 wherein the cover flap is arcuate in shape and may be folded down along the outside of a side rail.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A safety canopy as defined in claim 11 wherein pockets are secured to the corners of the fabric and receive the ends of the sleeves and the ends of the rods when the canopy is erected.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety canopy as defined in claim 6 wherein pockets are provided at the corners of the fabric for receiving the ends of the rods.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A safety canopy as defined in claim 1 wherein openings are provided at the corners of the fabric for receiving the upper ends of the slatted side walls when the canopy rests on the side walls.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
A safety canopy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said straps comprise two straps for each side panel, said straps having first ends secured to opposite edges of each side panel, and said straps extending about the outside of the end walls and having second ends which engage each other for securing the side panels in place against the end walls.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
64 words
A safety canopy as set forth in in claim 2 wherein said panel fastening means comprises two straps for each side panel, said straps having first ends secured to opposite edges of each side panel, and said straps extending about the outside of the end walls having second ends which engage each other for securing the side panels in place against the end walls.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-08-06 | 1994-02-05 | 1994-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-06 | 1998-02-05 | 1998-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-06 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |