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US5675853A
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Infant seat cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-10-31
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Granted: 1997-10-14
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Expires: 2016-10-31
Abstract
Abstract An infant support cushion provides a safe support for an infant which is beginning to develop muscular strength and motor coordination, particularly in the cervical muscles. An infant using the present cushion is protected in the event the infant lifts his/her head and drops the head uncontrollably to the underlying surface. The cushion comprises a generally rectangular resilient cushion portion of foam or other suitable material, having a generally central depression extending across the majority of the cushion. The depression is adapted to accept the torso of an infant placed therein, in either a prone or supine position, with the thicker cushion material extending across the closed end of the depression serving to cushion the head of an infant if the infant drops his/her head. The cushion may include storage space therein, as well as a removable and washable cover, a restraint for the infant, and a removable and washable drool bib which may be secured beneath the infant's head. A removable, washable blanket for the legs and lower torso of the infant and a removable and washable changing pad may also be provided with the cushion, with the blanket and changing pad being securable to the underside of the cushion for storage. The present cushion not only provides a safe environment from which an infant beginning to develop motor skills may observe the environment, but also provides a safe and comfortable place for the infant to sleep.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny L. Linge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/008; A47D13/00; A47D13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An infant support cushion, comprising: a resilient cushion having at least a forward edge, an opposite rearward edge, an upper surface, an opposite lower surface generally parallel to said upper surface defining a cushion depth therebetween, and a first end and opposite second end; a generally semicylindrical infant torso cradling depression formed in said upper surface of said cushion and extending generally centrally across said cushion, said depression having an open first end and an opposite rounded and closed second end, with said open first end of said depression terminating at said rearward edge of said cushion and said closed second end of said depression terminating short of said forward edge of said cushion to define a head supporting and protecting portion of said cushion disposed between said forward end of said depression and said forward edge of said cushion, and; a washable drool bib removably secured over said head supporting and cushioning portion of said cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An infant support cushion, comprising: a resilient cushion having at least a forward edge, an opposite rearward edge, an upper surface, an opposite lower surface generally parallel to said upper surface defining a cushion depth therebetween, and a first end and opposite second end; a generally semicylindrical infant torso cradling depression formed in said upper surface of said cushion and extending generally centrally across said cushion, said depression having an open first end and an opposite rounded and closed second end, with said open first end of said depression terminating at said rearward edge of said cushion and said closed second end of said depression terminating short of said forward edge of said cushion to define a head supporting and protecting portion of said cushion disposed between said forward end of said depression and said forward edge of said cushion, and; a washable drool bib removably secured over said head supporting and cushioning portion of said cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, including: a removable and washable form fitting cover for said cushion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, including: a washable blanket removably securable to said cushion adjacent said rearward edge of said cushion and adapted to cover the legs and lower torso of an infant nestled within said depression of said cushion, with said blanket being removably attachable over said lower surface of said cushion for storage thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 3, wherein: said blanket comprises a continuous lower sheet and an upper sheet having a first portion and a second portion separably securable together, to secure said blanket removably about the legs and lower torso of an infant nestled within said depression of said cushion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, including: a washable changing pad removably securable to said lower surface of said cushion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, including: washable infant restraint means removably securable to said cushion within said depression and adjacent said open first end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 6, wherein: said infant restraint means comprises opposite first and second waist straps removably securable to one another, and a third soft and pliable crotch support removably securable to said first and second waist straps to support an infant therein about the waist and lower torso and crotch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, including: at least one storage compartment formed within at least one said end of said cushion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 8, including: closure means for said at least one storage compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, wherein: said resilient cushion portion has a generally rectangular parallelepiped configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, wherein: said depression extends substantially greater than halfway through said cushion thickness.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 1, wherein: said cushion is formed of materials selected from the group of materials consisting of open cell foam plastic and closed cell foam plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
An infant support cushion, comprising: a resilient cushion having a generally rectangular parallelepiped configuration and having at least a forward edge, an opposite rearward edge, an upper surface, an opposite lower surface generally parallel to said upper surface defining a cushion depth therebetween, and a first end and opposite second end; a generally semicylindrical infant torso cradling depression formed in said upper surface of said cushion; a washable drool bib removably securable to said cushion; a removable and washable form fitting cover for said cushion; at least one storage compartment formed within at least one said end of said cushion; a washable blanket removably securable to said cushion adjacent said rearward edge of said cushion; a washable changing pad removably securable to said lower surface of said cushion, and; washable infant restraint means removably securable to said cushion within said depression.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
141 words
An infant support cushion, comprising: a resilient cushion having a generally rectangular parallelepiped configuration and having at least a forward edge, an opposite rearward edge, an upper surface, an opposite lower surface generally parallel to said upper surface defining a cushion depth therebetween, and a first end and opposite second end; a generally semicylindrical infant torso cradling depression formed in said upper surface of said cushion; a washable drool bib removably securable to said cushion; a removable and washable form fitting cover for said cushion; at least one storage compartment formed within at least one said end of said cushion; a washable blanket removably securable to said cushion adjacent said rearward edge of said cushion; a washable changing pad removably securable to said lower surface of said cushion, and; washable infant restraint means removably securable to said cushion within said depression.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said blanket is adapted to cover the legs and lower torso of an infant nestled within said depression of said cushion, with said blanket being removably attachable over said lower surface of said cushion for storage thereon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
52 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said blanket comprises a continous lower sheet and an upper sheet having a first portion and a second portion separably securable together, to secure said blanket removably about the legs and lower torso of an infant nestled within said depression of said cushion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
91 words
The infant suppoer cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said depression extends generally centrally across said cushion, said depression having an open first end and an opposire rounded and closed second end, with said open first end of said depression terminating at said rearward edge of said cushion and said closed second end of said depression terminating short of said forward edge of said cushion to define a head supporting and protecting portion of said cushion disposed between said forward end of said depression and said forward edge of said cushion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said infant restraint means comprises opposite first and second waist straps removably securable to one another, and a third soft and pliable crotch support removably securable to said first and second waist straps to support an infant therein about the waist and lower torso and crotch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
61 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, including: closure means for said at least one storage compartment, comprising at least one selectively openable flap of material formed in said cover, with said at least one selectively openable flap of said cover being positioned over a corresponding said at least one storage compartment when said cover is installed over said cushion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said depression extends substantially greater than halfway through said cushion thickness.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The infant support cushion according to claim 13, wherein: said cushion is formed of materials selected from the group consisting of open cell foam plastic and closed cell foam plastic.
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