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Infant transporting means for airplanes
Assignee: United States Department of Transportation
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Filing: 1997-05-21
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Granted: 1997-12-16
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Expires: 2017-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A means for transporting an infant on an airplane wherein the infant is placed in an infant supporting device or carrier which is then placed in a modified overhead bin. The modifications to the bin include a transparent cover having ventilation holes, a source of cabin air, a light, an oxygen mask, and means to secure the infant supporting device with the bin. This allows the infant to be in a secure location in the event of severe turbulence, and allows the parents to enjoy the flight without worrying about the infant's safety.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Reinhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A transporting means for an infant in an airplane, said transporting means comprising a conventional overhead storage bin, a door on said overhead bin, ventilation holes in said door, and means in said overhead bin for releasably securing an infant supporting device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A transporting means for an infant in an airplane, said transporting means comprising a conventional overhead storage bin, a door on said overhead bin, ventilation holes in said door, and means in said overhead bin for releasably securing an infant supporting device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A transporting means as in claim 1 wherein said door is transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A transporting means as in claim 2 further including a source of cabin air.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A transporting means as in claim 3 further including a light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A transporting means as in claim 4 further including an oxygen mask.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
42 words
The method of transporting an infant in an airplane, said airplane having a conventional overhead storage bin with a closable door, which comprises placing said infant in an infant supporting device and releasably securing said infant supporting device in said overhead bin.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
42 words
The method of transporting an infant in an airplane, said airplane having a conventional overhead storage bin with a closable door, which comprises placing said infant in an infant supporting device and releasably securing said infant supporting device in said overhead bin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 6 further including closing said door.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transporting means for a plurality of infants in an airplane comprising a conventional overhead storage bin, a door on said overhead bin, ventilation holes means in said bin for releasably securing a plurality of infant supporting devices.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transporting means for a plurality of infants in an airplane comprising a conventional overhead storage bin, a door on said overhead bin, ventilation holes means in said bin for releasably securing a plurality of infant supporting devices.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A transporting means as in claim 8 wherein said door is transparent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A transporting means as in claim 9 further including a plurality of sources of cabin air.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A transporting means as in claim 10 further including a plurality of lights.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A transporting means as in claim 11 further including a plurality of oxygen masks.
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