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Handle supported cover for infant car seat carrier
Assignee: NIRIN Inc
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Filing: 1996-10-18
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Granted: 1998-03-24
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Expires: 2016-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A cover for an infant carrier seat that is supported by the carrier's handle and creates a protective tent-like enclosure for the seated infant. The cover allows the carrier handle to be accessible to the caregiver while the cover protects the infant. The cover is flexibly attached to the carrier's handle, the handle acts to support the cover by straps (16). The handle attachment system and elastic perimeter edging (20) adjustably attaches the cover to the infant car seat carrier enabling the cover to fit many brands of carriers. The use of breathable textile cover material (18) combined with ventilation panels (22) and windows (26 and 30) provide ventilated, water-resistant protection and visibility between the infant and the caregiver. The cover converts to a sun canopy and allows access to the infant. When rolled up for storage, the cover provides an arm cushion for comfortable elbow carrying of the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Kristin M. Mortenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2842; B60N2/2845; B60N2/2857; B60N2/2863; B60N2/58; B60N2/60; B60N2/6009; B60N2/6018; B60N2/6063; B62; B62B; B62B9/00; B62B9/10; B62B9/14; B62B9/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising: a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system further comprises at least one strap attached to said cover adjacent said central opening, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle; and fastener means attached to two opposite sides of said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising: a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system further comprises at least one strap attached to said cover adjacent said central opening, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle; and fastener means attached to two opposite sides of said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The cover of claim 1, further comprising a perimeter elastomeric edging for releasably engaging said cover to the carrier permitting said cover to be used with a wide variety of infant car seat carriers and for preventing said cover from being accidentally disengaged from the carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The cover of claim 1, further comprising at least one fastening strap for releasably attaching said cover in a rolled up, storage position about the carrier handle, for providing a cushion for the arm of user permitting comfortable elbow carrying of said infant car seat carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cover of claim 3, wherein said fastening strap attaches said cover to the infant car seat carrier permitting use of said cover as a sun canopy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said cover of textile material further comprises a breathable, washable fabric that may be de-installed for washing and easily reinstalled on the infant car seat carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cover of claim 5, wherein said textile material is water resistant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The cover of claim 5, further comprising at least one panel selected from a group consisting of a screen window panel, a mesh panel, a clear window panel, a clear flap panel, and textile material flap, said panel for attachment to said cover, for providing options for protection against the weather.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cover of claim 7, further comprising panel fasteners for retaining said panel in a storage position and in a use position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
175 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising: a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system further comprises at least one strap attached to said cover adjacent said central opening, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle; fastener means attached to two opposite sides of said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle; and a perimeter elastomeric edging for releasably engaging said cover to the carrier permitting said cover to be used with a wide variety of infant car seat carriers and for preventing said cover from being accidentally disengaged from the carrier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
175 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising: a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system further comprises at least one strap attached to said cover adjacent said central opening, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle; fastener means attached to two opposite sides of said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle; and a perimeter elastomeric edging for releasably engaging said cover to the carrier permitting said cover to be used with a wide variety of infant car seat carriers and for preventing said cover from being accidentally disengaged from the carrier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The cover of claim 9, further comprising at least one fastening strap for releasably attaching said cover in a rolled up, storage position about the carrier handle, for providing a cushion for the arm of a user permitting comfortable elbow carrying of said infant car seat carrier.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cover of claim 10, wherein said fastening strap attaches said cover to the infant car seat carrier permitting use of said cover as a sun canopy.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cover of claim 10, wherein said cover of textile material further comprises a breathable, washable fabric that may be de-installed for washing and easily reinstalled on the infant car seat carrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cover of claim 12, wherein said textile material is water resistant.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
The cover of claim 13, further comprising at least one panel selected from a group consisting of a screen window panel, a mesh panel, a clear window panel, a clear flap panel, and textile material flap, said at least one panel for attachment to said cover, for providing options for protection against the weather.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cover of claim 14, further comprising fastening means for retaining said panel in a storage position and in a use position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
117 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising; a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow grasping and carrying of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system comprises material supporting said cover from the carrier handle; and fastener means attached to said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
117 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising; a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a central opening; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said central opening in said cover exposes the U-shaped handle to allow grasping and carrying of the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system comprises material supporting said cover from the carrier handle; and fastener means attached to said central opening for releasably sealing said cover about the carrier handle.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
151 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising; a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a perimeter elastomeric edging for releasably engaging said cover to the carrier permitting said cover to be used with a wide variety of infant car seat carriers and for preventing said cover from being accidentally disengaged from the carrier; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said handle attachment system exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping at any point on the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system comprises at least one strap, ends of which are attached to said cover, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
151 words
A protective cover for protecting an infant from weather and insects, for use with an infant car seat carrier of a type having a U-shaped handle, the cover comprising; a generally circular-shaped cover of textile material having a perimeter elastomeric edging for releasably engaging said cover to the carrier permitting said cover to be used with a wide variety of infant car seat carriers and for preventing said cover from being accidentally disengaged from the carrier; a handle attachment system for supporting said cover on the U-shaped handle whereby said cover creates a tented enclosure over an infant seated in the carrier, and said handle attachment system exposes the U-shaped handle to allow elbow carrying and hand grasping at any point on the carrier handle, wherein said handle attachment system comprises at least one strap, ends of which are attached to said cover, for supporting said cover from the carrier handle.
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