Systems and methods for infant stabilization

• US 9,144,322 B2
• Filed: 09/09/2014
• Issued: 09/29/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2013
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Infant Guard
• Original Assignee: Infant Guard, LLC
• Inventors: Gillam, Andrew
• Primary Examiner(s): LARSON, JUSTIN MATTHEW
• Application Number:
  US14/481,597
• Publication Number:
  US 20150157139A1
• Time in Patent Office: 385 Days
• Field of Search: 224/158, 224/159, 224/665, 224/901.8, 224/666
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 13/02 Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
• CPC Class Codes: A47D 13/029 Baby-carriers with waist-belt only

Abstract

Embodiments disclose a secondary, supplemental, extra, etc. support system to help a parent secure an infant to the parent, wherein the supplemental support system is designed for comfort and flexibility. While a plurality of potential hazardous situations may arise while a parent is holding an infant, such as dropping, choking, circulation impairment etc., embodiments may limit, reduce, or eliminate the hazards and injuries to the infant and/or parent.

Claims

1. A support system to secure an infant to an adult, the support system comprising:

a bassinet configured to receive the infant, the bassinet including an infant coupling interface, wherein the infant coupling interface includes first infant coupling members and a second infant coupling member, the first infant coupling members being different coupling devices than the second infant coupling member;

an adult article of clothing configured to be worn by the adult, the adult article of clothing including an adult coupling interface, wherein the infant coupling interface is configured to couple with the adult coupling interface, wherein the adult coupling interface includes first adult coupling members and a second adult coupling member, the second adult coupling member being positioned between the first adult coupling members and the first adult coupling members are different coupling devices than the second adult coupling member, wherein the first adult coupling members are configured to interface with the first infant coupling members, and the second adult coupling member is configured to interface with the second infant coupling member.

2. The support system of claim 1, wherein the infant coupling interface is positioned on an outer surface of the bassinet.

3. The support system of claim 1, wherein the adult coupling interface is positioned on an outer surface of the adult article of clothing.

4. The support system of claim 1, wherein the adult article of clothing is an adjustable device configured to be worn around a midsection of the adult.

5. The support system of claim 4, wherein if the infant coupling interface is coupled with the adult coupling interface, the infant may be placed adjacent to the midsection of the adult and elevated off a floor surface.

6. The support system of claim 1, wherein the infant coupling interface is removably coupled with the adult coupling interface.

7. The support system of claim 1, wherein the adult coupling interface and the infant adult interface are configured to maintain the bassinet in an elevated position without any additional forces.