Infant calming/sleep-aid, SIDS prevention device, and method of use

• US 10,532,180 B2
• Filed: 02/23/2016
• Issued: 01/14/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: HB Innovations, Inc.
• Original Assignee: HB Innovations, Inc.
• Inventors: Karp, Harvey Neil
• Primary Examiner(s): Wilson, Kaylee R
• Application Number:
  US15/051,355
• Publication Number:
  US 20160165961A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,421 Days
• Field of Search: 5494, 5498, 2 695
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 13/06 Slip-in bags; Swaddling clothes
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 13/065 with sleep positioning feature
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 2300/322 using slide fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 2300/33 using straps or ties
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 15/008 in beds, play-pens or cradles
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 9/02 with rocking mechanisms
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 9/057 driven by electric motors
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2503/04 Babies, e.g. for SIDS detection
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/08 Detecting, measuring or recording devices for evaluating the respiratory organs A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/11 Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb for measuring pulse A61B5/02 ;A61B5/1038 takes precedence; motion detection to correct for motion artifacts in physiological signals A61B5/721
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4818 Sleep apnoea
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6808 Diapers
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7257 using Fourier transforms
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/747 in case of emergency, i.e. alerting emergency services
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2021/0022 by the tactile sense, e.g. vibrations
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2021/0027 by the hearing sense
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 21/02 for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia for massage A61H; electrotherapy A61N, e.g. applying alternating or intermittent electric currents for producing anaesthesia A61N1/36021
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/18 with alarm
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3303 Using a biosensor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3306 Optical measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/332 : Force measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3375 : Acoustical, e.g. ultrasonic, measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3569 : sublocal, e.g. between console and disposable
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3592 : using telemetric means, e.g. radio or optical transmission
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/502 : User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/581 : by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/583 : by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/584 : having a color code
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/04 : Heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulation
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/40 : Respiratory characteristics
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/50 : Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/63 : Motion, e.g. physical activity
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2240/00 : Specially adapted for neonatal use

Abstract

An infant calming/sleep-aid/SIDS detection device is provided that includes a main moving platform that moves in a variable manner with accompanying variable sound generation, the sound and motion adapted to calm a fussy baby, induce sleep, and maintain sleep under normal conditions. The device may also have a sensor for detection of pauses in breathing and/or detection of resultant biological changes related to breathing pauses and respond with appropriate stimuli to arouse the baby and allow breathing to recommence.

Claims

1. A sleep-aid device comprising:

a platform configured to pivot on an axis normal to a major plane of the platform to impart an oscillating rotational motion to the platform while supporting an infant; and

a sleep sack comprising;

a garment configured to at least partially enclose a body of the infant; and

an attachment mechanism for securely attaching the garment to the platform to indirectly secure the infant relative to the platform through the sleep sack.

2. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes a zipper extending from a neck opening of the garment towards a bottom of the garment.

3. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes interior bands inside the garment for constraining the infant'"'"'s arms.

4. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes arm openings.

5. The sleep-aid device of claim 4, wherein the garment includes arm restraints on an exterior of the garment.

6. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes a mesh component allowing air flow between an interior and an exterior of the garment.

7. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes an adjustable area on a back of the garment for adjusting a fit of the sleep sack.

8. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises straps.

9. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises clips.

10. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the garment includes outwardly extending wings, and wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned on the outwardly extending wings.

11. The sleep-aid device of claim 10, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises clips.

12. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the axis normal to the major plane of the platform intersects the infant when the infant is indirectly secured relative to the platform through the sleep sack.

13. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the oscillating rotational motion of the platform is within a horizontal plane of the platform.

14. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a substantially square waveform.

15. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a frequency of between 0.5 Hz and 1.5 Hz.

16. The sleep-aid device of claim 15, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has an amplitude between 0.5 inches to 2.5 inches taken at a location corresponding to a center of a head of the infant when supported on the platform.

17. The sleep-aid device of claim 1, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a frequency of between 2 Hz and 4.5 Hz.

18. The sleep-aid device of claim 17, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a substantially square waveform.

19. The device of claim 18, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has an amplitude between about 0.2 inches and about 1.3 inches taken at a location corresponding to a center of a head of the infant when supported on the platform.

20. A sleep-aid system comprising:

a sleep-aid device comprising a platform configured to pivot on an axis normal to a major plane of the platform to impart an oscillating rotational motion to the platform while supporting an infant; and

a sleep sack for swaddling the infant within an interior of the sleep sack, the sleep sack comprising an attachment mechanism for selectively attaching the sleep sack to the platform to indirectly secure the infant relative to a surface of the platform through the sleep sack.

21. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep-aid device is a mattress, bassinet or crib.

22. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises a zipper extending from a neck opening of the sleep sack towards a bottom of the sleep sack.

23. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises interior bands within the interior of the sleep sack for constraining the infant'"'"'s arms.

24. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises arm openings.

25. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises arm restraints on an exterior of the sleep sack.

26. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises a mesh component allowing air flow between the interior and an exterior of the sleep sack.

27. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises an adjustable area on a back of the sleep sack for adjusting a fit of the sleep sack.

28. The system of claim 20, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises straps.

29. The system of claim 20, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises clips.

30. The system of claim 20, wherein the sleep sack further comprises outwardly extending wings, and wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned on the outwardly extending wings.

31. The system of claim 30, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises clips.

32. The system of claim 20, wherein the axis normal to the major plane of the platform intersects the infant when the infant is indirectly secured relative to the surface of the platform through the sleep sack.

33. The system of claim 20, wherein the oscillating rotational motion of the platform is within a horizontal plane of the platform.

34. The system of claim 20, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a substantially square waveform.

35. The system of claim 20, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a frequency of between 0.5 Hz and 1.5 Hz.

36. The system of claim 35, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has an amplitude between 0.5 inches to 2.5 inches taken at a location corresponding to a center of a head of the infant when supported on the platform.

37. The system of claim 20, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a frequency of between 2 Hz and 4.5 Hz.

38. The system of claim 37, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has a substantially square waveform.

39. The system of claim 38, wherein the oscillating rotational motion has an amplitude between about 0.2 inches and about 1.3 inches taken at a location corresponding to a center of a head of the infant when supported on the platform.