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Method for identifying a child
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-09-30
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Granted: 1994-01-04
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Expires: 2011-09-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a unified safety harness worn on the upper torso of a child. It has a front vest section and a pair of criss crossing back straps. A waist belt extends around the lower section of the harness and is releasably secured at the back by a locking mechanism. A tether belt is an integral extension of the back end of the waist belt and can be either self-contained on the harness or hooked around a persons wrist. An emblem depicting a logo is secured on the front of the vest section.
Inventors
- 👤 Linda K. Roberson
- 👤 Suzanne Mackey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/08; A47D13/086; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/002; A01K27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A combined identification and teaching method for providing positive identification of a lost child, said identification method comprising the step of placing a safety harness on said child, the harness including a means for identifying the child through a logo and code mounted on the safety harness by contacting an identification entity and identifying the child by means of said logo and code, said teaching method comprising providing pictorial means for teaching the child elements of safety associated with said logo and code.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A combined identification and teaching method for providing positive identification of a lost child, said identification method comprising the step of placing a safety harness on said child, the harness including a means for identifying the child through a logo and code mounted on the safety harness by contacting an identification entity and identifying the child by means of said logo and code, said teaching method comprising providing pictorial means for teaching the child elements of safety associated with said logo and code.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The teaching method according to claim 1 wherein said logo and said code are mounted on the device which device provides physical safety for the child.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the logo designates a child's organization.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The identification method according to claim 3 wherein the child is a member of the organization.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification method according to claim 3 wherein means for registration of the child in said organization is provided on guardian(s) registration forms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification method according to claim 5 wherein identification of the child and the guardian(s) is made through the code and registration forms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The teaching method according to claim 1 wherein the child views an instructional coloring booklet describing the elements of safety.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The teaching method according to claim 1 whereinthe child viewsa Newsletter describing the elements of safety.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said device is a harness worn by the child.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The identification method according to claim 2 wherein the code is identified through a children's membership organization.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The identification method according to claim 10 wherein identification is made through at least one identification form.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification method according to claim 11 wherein identification forms are for the child and for the guardians.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The teaching method according to claim 1 which elements are described in a child's pictorial and instruction booklet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The teaching method according to claim 1 which elements are described in a Newsletter.
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