UV50+protector-pram/stroller/capsule covers

• US 6,012,756 A
• Filed: 07/30/1998
• Issued: 01/11/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 11/20/1997
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Baby Jogger LLC (Newell Brands Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Karen Clark-Dickson
• Inventors: Clark-Dickson, Karen Joan
• Primary Examiner(s): Dayoan, D. Glenn
• Assistant Examiner(s): Morrow, Jason
• Application Number:
  US09/126,362
• Time in Patent Office: 530 Days
• Field of Search: 296/107.02, 296/97.21, 296/77.1, 296/97, 296/80, 296/82, 296/136, 296/81, 296/83, 296/78.1, 280/47.38, 280/658, 297/184.13, 150/166, D12/129, 5/416
• US Class Current: 296/77.1
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 9/142 by flexible canopies, covers or nets

Abstract

A device has a flexible UV protective cover configured so that on attachment to the edge of the hood of a hooded pram, stroller or wheel stroller, it provides shade and protection for the occupant. The cover is to be made from UPF 50+ stretch knitted fabrics. The cover has a translucent mesh section that provides shade and allows a baby to see out and adults to see in. The cover can be releasably attached to the stroller by the use of elastic strips, ties or hook and loop fasteners. A shaping component creates an open base (vent) to admit air into/under the cover via a hooped effect at the bottom of cover and is an elasticized rod or PVC coated wire.

Claims

1. A device for shielding an occupant in a hooded stroller from direct sunlight and light rain, said device comprising:

a flexible UV protective cover configured so that on attachment to the edge of the hood of the stroller it provides shade and protection from precipitation for an occupant of said stroller, said cover being make from UPF50+ stretch knitted fabric,

a translucent mid mesh section in said UV protective cover providing a substantial amount of shade to the stroller occupant, said cover further having

attachment means for releasably fastening said cover to the said stroller wherein said attachment means is elastic, ties, or hook and loop fasteners, and

vent means to admit air under said cover via a hooped effect at the bottom of said cover, said vent means extending in a convex manner away from the stroller creating an aperture between a bottom edge of the cover and the front of the stroller and being comprised of a shaping means wherein said shaping means is an elasticized rod or PVC coated wire.