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Environmental control attachment and crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-05
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An environmental control attachment suitable for use with cribs is disclosed comprising a readily attachable and detachable frame structure for removably supporting a flexible canopy to enclose substantially the crib area. In another embodiment, the frame comprises a folding mechanism which may be collapsed within the confines of the crib when the environmental feature is not in use. The frame preferably supports the canopy in such a manner that the canopy hangs within the crib enclosure to provide an additional safety feature for the infant. Means are provided for supplying air to the substantially enclosed crib and for filtering, heating and humidifying the air. Means are also disclosed for transmitting a slight vibration to the crib structure which preferably includes a blower and an eccentrically-mounted motor to impart a vibration which may be transmitted, for example, to the mattress support to cause the crib structure to vibrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Donnelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G11/00; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In combination, an apparatus for providing a controlled environment for an infant, including an infant''s crib, the crib having a base member and a plurality of opposed side walls attached to the base member, with at least one of the side walls including a plurality of vertical spaced side rails, said apparatus further comprising: attachment means secured to said crib for substantially enclosing said crib, said attachment means comprising a frame means including at least a plurality of frame members supporting an enclosure, said frame members being structurally adapted and removably secured to said crib adjacent each of the side walls and a canopy secured to said frame members defining the enclosure, said canopy comprising an impervious sheet and mounted to said frame members arranged to enclose substantially said crib in a substantially airtight manner; and means including a blower and separator secured to said crib and communicating with the enclosure for controlling the environment within said enclosed crib and the enclosure being unsupported at the bottom for lifting of the canopy wall enabling access to the crib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In combination, an apparatus for providing a controlled environment for an infant, including an infant''s crib, the crib having a base member and a plurality of opposed side walls attached to the base member, with at least one of the side walls including a plurality of vertical spaced side rails, said apparatus further comprising: attachment means secured to said crib for substantially enclosing said crib, said attachment means comprising a frame means including at least a plurality of frame members supporting an enclosure, said frame members being structurally adapted and removably secured to said crib adjacent each of the side walls and a canopy secured to said frame members defining the enclosure, said canopy comprising an impervious sheet and mounted to said frame members arranged to enclose substantially said crib in a substantially airtight manner; and means including a blower and separator secured to said crib and communicating with the enclosure for controlling the environment within said enclosed crib and the enclosure being unsupported at the bottom for lifting of the canopy wall enabling access to the crib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
178 words
In combination, an apparatus for providing a controlled environment for an infant, including an infant''s crib, the crib having a base member and a plurality of opposed side walls attached to the base member, with at least one of the side walls including a plurality of vertical spaced side rails, said apparatus further comprising: attachment means secured to said crib for substantially enclosing said crib, said attachment means comprising a frame means including at least a plurality of frame members supporting an enclosure, said frame members being structurally adapted and removably secured to said crib adjacent each of the side walls and a canopy secured to said frame members defining the enclosure, said canopy comprising an impervious sheet and mounted to said frame members arranged to enclose substantially said crib in a substantially airtight manner; and means including a blower and separator secured to said crib and communicating with the enclosure for controlling the environment within said enclosed crib and the enclosure being unsupported at the bottom for lifting of the canopy wall enabling access to the crib.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
178 words
In combination, an apparatus for providing a controlled environment for an infant, including an infant''s crib, the crib having a base member and a plurality of opposed side walls attached to the base member, with at least one of the side walls including a plurality of vertical spaced side rails, said apparatus further comprising: attachment means secured to said crib for substantially enclosing said crib, said attachment means comprising a frame means including at least a plurality of frame members supporting an enclosure, said frame members being structurally adapted and removably secured to said crib adjacent each of the side walls and a canopy secured to said frame members defining the enclosure, said canopy comprising an impervious sheet and mounted to said frame members arranged to enclose substantially said crib in a substantially airtight manner; and means including a blower and separator secured to said crib and communicating with the enclosure for controlling the environment within said enclosed crib and the enclosure being unsupported at the bottom for lifting of the canopy wall enabling access to the crib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said controlling means comprises air supply means for supplying air to said enclosure, means for filtering said air, means for heating said air to a predetermined temperature, and means for humidifying said air.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said frame means includes a plurality of frame members adapted to be collapsed within said confines of said crib and means for securing said frame members in an upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said canopy is secured to said frame members and arranged to extend laterally to an extent beyond the top rails of said side walls and located within the periphery of said walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said frame means are secured to the side walls of said crib.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further including vibration means for providing vibrations to said crib.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said crib further includes a mattress support and said vibration means includes a first member secured to said mattress support and an eccentrically-mounted motor secured to a second member and structurally interconnected to said rigidly mounted member to impart vibrations thereto and to said mattress support.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |