BABY HANDLING DEVICE

• US 20170181478A1
• Filed: 03/14/2017
• Published: 06/29/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: O'Donnell, Laura Marie
• Original Assignee: O'Donnell, Laura Marie
• Inventors: O'Donnell, Laura Marie
• Granted Patent: US 10,004,278 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 13/06 Slip-in bags; Swaddling clothes
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 13/065 with sleep positioning feature
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/215 Nursing clothing, e.g. for breastfeeding
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 15/04 Garments convertible into other articles
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/30 Straps; Bands
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 3/00 Flexible luggage; Handbags collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C7/00
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 13/083 Baby feeding cushions
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 15/001 Mattresses
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/0253 Pillow slips
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/083 for babies and infants
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/10 Pillows pillow holders A47C21/00, A47C21/026; specially adapted for preventing snoring A61F5/56
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/1045 shaped as, combined with, or convertible into other articles, e.g. dolls, sound equipments, bags or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2503/04 Babies, e.g. for SIDS detection
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02438 with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/08 Detecting, measuring or recording devices for evaluating the respiratory organs A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6892 Mats
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7282 Event detection, e.g. detecting unique waveforms indicative of a medical condition A61B5/4094, A61B5/4818, A61B5/349, A61B5/0823 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7285 for synchronising or triggering a physiological measurement or image acquisition with a physiological event or waveform, e.g. an ECG signal A61B6/5205, A61B6/541, A61B8/5207, A61B8/543 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/746 Alarms related to a physiological condition, e.g. details of setting alarm thresholds or avoiding false alarms alarms per se G08B

Abstract

A baby handling device includes a removable, washable pillow cover sized and shaped to fit over and extend from an irregular star-shaped pillow and provides at least two elongated star-point shaped extensions formed of flexible material and adapted to fold over and enclose at least a portion of a baby positioned on the cover. The cover has a closeable opening sized and shaped to permit insertion and removal of the pillow which is formed of resilient material and includes a broad center section with a central depression to receive a baby'"'"'s head. A central point-shaped portion of the pillow extends upwardly from the depression and is adapted to lodge under an arm of a breast feeding mother. The pillow includes first and second side portions that surround a cavity that is sized and shaped to receive the shoulders and torso of the baby. The side portions support a baby'"'"'s arms.

Claims

1. A baby handling device, comprising:

an irregular star-shaped pillow;

a removable, washable pillow cover, said cover being sized and shaped to fit over and extend from said irregular star-shaped pillow and providing at least two elongated star-point shaped extensions, said extensions being formed of flexible material and adapted to fold over and enclose at least a portion of a baby positioned on said cover;

an upper portion of said cover adapted to support and control movement of said baby'"'"'s head when said elongated star-point shaped extensions are wrapped around said baby and fastened to an outer surface of said cover; and

said cover having a closeable opening sized and shaped to permit insertion and removal of said pillow.

2. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow is formed of resilient material and further comprises:

a broad upper section sized and shaped to support said baby'"'"'s head;

a central point-shaped portion extending upwardly from a center point of said upper section, said star-shaped portion adapted to lodge under an arm of a breast feeding mother;

first and second side sections, said side sections being joined to first and second ends of said upper section and being sized and shaped to support said baby'"'"'s arms;

a lower section, said lower section being joined to said first and second side sections and being sized and shaped to provide a stop for said baby'"'"'s feet, said stop preventing said baby from sliding downwardly from a center section;

said broad upper section, said side sections and said lower section surrounding said center section, said center section providing a support platform for said baby and working with said broad upper section to control an inclination of said baby'"'"'s head when said baby is on its back and disposed upon said pillow.

3. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises first and second dividers, said dividers being disposed on either side of said center point of said upper section and serving to urge said baby'"'"'s head toward said center point, said pillow having a reduced amount of stuffing between said dividers.

4. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a central depression, said central depression being disposed at said center point of said upper section and serving to control a position of said baby'"'"'s head on said upper section and to limit inclination of said baby'"'"'s head.

5. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises first and second point-shaped portions, said first and second point-shaped portions extending outwardly from said first and second ends of said upper section.

6. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein an included angle formed between said broad upper section and said center section is greater than or equal to 150 degrees.

7. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said resilient material is selected from the group comprising:

cotton batting, polyester batting, foam rubber, memory foam, memory foam segments and an inflatable bladder.

8. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein a removable, washable pillow cover is formed of material selected from the group comprising:

terrycloth, cotton, polyester, cotton-polyester blends, wool, rayon, bamboo, satin weave fabrics and sateen weave fabrics.

9. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises at least one fastening device and said cover comprises at least one mating fastening device for securing said pillow within said cover.

10. The baby handling device, as described in claim 9, wherein said fastening device is selected from the group comprising:

tie strings, hook and eye combinations, hooking and looping devices, buttons, snaps and zippers.

11. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow is formed of impermeable material.

12. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said removable cover further includes a storage pocket.

13. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, further comprising at least one point attachment device, said point attachment device providing attachment for a distal end of said elongated star-point shaped extension to at least one location on an exterior surface of said cover, thereby adapting said extension to secure said baby in a predetermined position.

14. The baby handling device, as described in claim 13, wherein said point attachment device in selected from the group comprising:

tie strings, hook and eye combinations, hooking and looping devices, buttons, snaps and zippers.

15. The baby handling device, as described in claim 13, wherein said point attachment device is disposed to secure said baby in a first position, said first position attaching said extension at shoulder height for said baby, said first position constraining arms of said baby.

16. The baby handling device, as described in claim 13, wherein said point attachment device is disposed to secure said baby in a second position, said second position attaching said extension at abdomen height for said baby, said second position permitting movement of arms of said baby.

17. The baby handling device, as described in claim 5, further comprising at least one accessory fastening device, said accessory fastening device being attached to said cover where said cover extends over any of said central point-shaped portion and said first and second point-shaped portions of said irregular star-shaped pillow, said accessory fastening device providing an attachment point for toys, pacifiers and other accessories.

18. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises an electrically operated vibrating element, said element causing said device to provide a soothing vibration to induce sleep in said baby.

19. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises at least one loudspeaker and electrically operated sound source, said sound source providing music to provide a calming environment for said baby.

20. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, further comprising a combination fastening and carrying strap, said strap serving to hold the device in a compact bundle and to provide a carrying handle, said strap being attached to said removable cover with any of stitching, hook and eye combinations, buttons, snaps, looping and hooking fasteners and zippers.

21. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said removable cover comprises a plurality of attachment devices, said attachment devices securing said elongated star-point shaped extensions about said irregular star-shaped pillow in a compact bundle.

22. The baby handling device, as described in claim 20, wherein said combination fastening and carrying strap provides a mounting for baby toys and accessories and is adapted to secure said baby to the irregular star-shaped pillow.

23. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said elongated star-point shaped extension of said cover is adapted to provide a privacy shield during nursing.

24. The baby handling device, as described in claim 2, further comprising a carrying bag, said bag being sized and shaped to enclose any of said removable, washable pillow cover, said irregular star-shaped pillow and baby supplies.

25. The baby handling device, as described in claim 20, further comprising attachments for a carrying strap.

26. The baby handling device, as described in claim 24, wherein said carrying bag further comprises at least one pocket.

27. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a heartbeat monitoring system, said heartbeat monitoring system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of said baby'"'"'s heartbeat.

28. The baby handling device, as described in claim 27, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if said baby is positioned upon said pillow and said heartbeat monitoring system should be activated.

29. The baby handling device, as described in claim 28, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said heartbeat monitoring system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that said baby is disposed upon said pillow.

30. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a respiration monitoring system, said respiration monitoring system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of said baby'"'"'s breathing.

31. The baby handling device, as described in claim 30, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if said baby is positioned upon said pillow and said respiration monitoring system should be activated.

32. The baby handling device, as described in claim 31, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said respiration monitoring system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that said baby is disposed upon said pillow.

33. The baby handling device, as described in claim 1, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a motion detection system, said motion detection system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of said baby'"'"'s movement.

34. The baby handling device, as described in claim 33, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if said baby is positioned upon said pillow and said motion detection system should be activated.

35. The baby handling device, as described in claim 34, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said motion detection system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that said baby is disposed upon said pillow.

36. A baby handling device, comprising:

an irregular star-shaped pillow;

a removable, washable pillow cover, said cover being sized and shaped to fit over and extend from said irregular star-shaped pillow and providing at least two elongated star-point shaped extensions, said extensions being formed of flexible material and adapted to fold over and enclose at least a portion of two babies positioned on said cover;

an upper portion of said cover adapted to support and control movement of said babies'"'"' heads when said elongated star-point shaped extensions are wrapped around said babies and fastened to an outer surface of said cover; and

said cover having a closeable opening sized and shaped to permit insertion and removal of said pillow.

37. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow is formed of resilient material and further comprises:

a broad upper section sized and shaped to support said babies'"'"' heads;

a central point-shaped portion extending upwardly from a center point of said upper section, said star-shaped portion adapted to lodge under an arm of a breast feeding mother;

first and second side sections, said side sections being joined to first and second ends of said upper section and being sized and shaped to support outer arms of said babies;

a center arm rest, said center arm rest being joined to a center point of a bottom edge of said upper section and being sized and shaped to support inner arms of said babies;

a lower section, said lower section being joined to said first and second side sections and being sized and shaped to provide a stop for said babies'"'"' feet, said stop preventing said babies from sliding downwardly from said center section;

said broad upper section, said side portions, said center arm rest and said lower section surrounding first and second center sections, said center sections providing support platforms for said babies and working with said broad upper section to control an inclination of said babies'"'"' heads when said babies are disposed on their backs upon said pillow.

38. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises first, second, third and fourth dividers, said dividers being disposed on either side of a center point of said upper section and serving to control positioning of said babies'"'"' heads on said upper section.

39. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises first and second depressions, said first and second depressions being disposed on either side of a center point of said upper section and serving to control positions of said babies'"'"' heads on said upper section to limit inclination of said babies'"'"' heads.

40. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises first and second point-shaped portions, said first and second point-shaped portions extending outwardly from said first and second ends of said upper section.

41. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein an included angle formed between said broad upper section and either of said first and second center sections is greater than or equal to 150 degrees.

42. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said resilient material is selected from the group comprising:

cotton batting, polyester batting, foam rubber, memory foam, memory foam segments and an inflatable bladder.

43. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said removable, washable pillow cover is formed of material selected from the group comprising:

terrycloth, cotton, polyester, cotton-polyester blends, wool, rayon, bamboo, satin weave fabrics and sateen weave fabrics.

44. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises at least one fastening device and said cover comprises at least one mating fastening device for securing said pillow within said cover.

45. The baby handling device, as described in claim 44, wherein said fastening device is selected from the group comprising:

tie strings, hook and eye combinations, hooking and looping devices, buttons, snaps and zippers.

46. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow is formed of impermeable material.

47. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said removable cover further includes a storage pocket.

48. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, further comprising at least one point attachment device, said point attachment device providing attachment for a distal end of said elongated star-point shaped extension to at least one location on an exterior surface of said cover, thereby adapting said extension to secure said babies in predetermined positions.

49. The baby handling device, as described in claim 48, wherein said point attachment device in selected from the group comprising:

tie strings, hook and eye combinations, hooking and looping devices, buttons, snaps and zippers.

50. The baby handling device, as described in claim 48, wherein said point attachment device is disposed to secure said babies in a first position, said first position attaching said extension at shoulder height for said babies, said first position constraining arms of said babies.

51. The baby handling device, as described in claim 48, wherein said point attachment device is disposed to secure said babies in a second position, said second position attaching said extension at abdomen height for said babies, said second position permitting movement of arms of said babies.

52. The baby handling device, as described in claim 40, further comprising at least one accessory fastening device, said accessory fastening device being attached to said cover where said cover extends over any of said central point-shaped portion and said first and second point-shaped portions of said irregular star-shaped pillow, said accessory fastening device providing an attachment point for toys, pacifiers and other accessories.

53. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises an electrically operated vibrating element, said element causing said device to provide a soothing vibration to induce sleep in said baby.

54. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises at least one loudspeaker and electrically operated sound source, said sound source providing music to provide a calming environment for said baby.

55. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, further comprising a combination fastening and carrying strap, said strap serving to hold the device in a compact bundle and to provide a carrying handle, said strap being attached to said removable cover with any of stitching, hook and eye combinations, buttons, snaps, looping and hooking fasteners and zippers.

56. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said removable cover comprises a plurality of attachment devices, said attachment devices securing said elongated star-point shaped extensions about said irregular star-shaped pillow in a compact bundle.

57. The baby handling device, as described in claim 55, wherein said combination fastening and carrying strap provides a mounting for baby toys and accessories and is adapted to secure said babies to the irregular star-shaped pillow.

58. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said elongated star-point shaped extension of said cover is adapted to provide a privacy shield during nursing.

59. The baby handling device, as described in claim 37, further comprising a carrying bag, said bag being sized and shaped to enclose any of said removable, washable pillow cover, said irregular star-shaped pillow and baby supplies.

60. The baby handling device, as described in claim 55, further comprising a carrying strap.

61. The baby handling device, as described in claim 59, wherein said carrying bag further comprises at least one pocket.

62. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a heartbeat monitoring system, said heartbeat monitoring system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of either of said babies'"'"' heartbeats.

63. The baby handling device, as described in claim 62, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if either of said babies is positioned upon said pillow and said heartbeat monitoring system should be activated.

64. The baby handling device, as described in claim 63, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said heartbeat monitoring system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that either of said babies is disposed upon said pillow.

65. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a respiration monitoring system, said respiration monitoring system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of either of said babies'"'"' breathing.

66. The baby handling device, as described in claim 65, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if either of said babies is positioned upon said pillow and said respiration monitoring system should be activated.

67. The baby handling device, as described in claim 66, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said respiration monitoring system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that either of said babies is disposed upon said pillow.

68. The baby handling device, as described in claim 36, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a motion detection system, said motion detection system further comprising an alarm system to indicate absence of either of said babies'"'"' movement.

69. The baby handling device, as described in claim 68, wherein said irregular star-shaped pillow further comprises a weight sensing system to determine if either of said babies is positioned upon said pillow and said motion detection system should be activated.

70. The baby handling device, as described in claim 69, further comprising a battery life indicator, said battery life indicator confirming that said motion detection system will receive sufficient power for a predetermined period of time once said weight sensing system determines that either of said babies is disposed upon said pillow.