Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy

a bassinet/infant seat, collapsible technology, applied in the direction of beds, kids beds, chairs, etc., can solve the problems of cumbersome, not collapsible into a compact configuration, and the size of the crib is generally too large to fit into the parent's room,

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-20
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[0009] In another aspect of the invention, the infant product is foldable or collapsible, such that the infant product is convertible between an assembled configuration for use with the infant in either of the reclined or upright positions just described and a compact collapsed configuration for travel and storage. In one aspect of the invention, a simple three-step folding method may be used to convert the infant product between the assembled erect position and compact folded configurations. The suspended soft goods are folded-up along with the frame; Moreover, part of the fram...

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Moreover, bassinets and cradles have a limited life and use because they are quickly outgrown by infants.
However, cribs are generally too large to fit into a parent's room.
Although this seat is portable it is cumbersome an...

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[0038] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In particular, the invention is directed to an infant product, the presently preferred embodiments of which are shown generally in FIGS. 1, 5 and 31, for example. More particularly, the infant product in accordance with the invention is directed to: 1) a collapsible infant product that is configurable between: a) an in-use, deployed or unfolded configuration, shown generally at 11 in FIGS. 1-9 and b) a storage, stowed or folded configuration shown generally at 16 in FIGS. 27-31; and 2) deployed infant product 11, which may be disposed in either of two configurations: a) a deployed bassinet configuration shown generally at 12 in FIGS. 1-4, and b) an deployed infant seat configuration shown generally at 14 in FIGS. 5-9.

[0039] Regardless of the respective configuration, however, the infant product in accordance with the in...

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The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a convertible infant product and, more particularly, to a collapsible bassinet / infant seat having a canopy. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Sleep products are generally tailored to the age and size of the user. Infants generally start out sleeping in a bassinet or cradle. Toddlers use cribs up until they are ready to sleep in a conventional bed. [0003] Bassinets and cradles are generally small and can be kept in a parent's room so that the infant is close to the parents during its first few months. Known bassinets and cradles are not collapsible into a compact configuration and only function as sleep products. Moreover, bassinets and cradles have a limited life and use because they are quickly outgrown by infants. However, cribs are generally too large to fit into a parent's room. Thus, there is a need for a smaller sleep product for use in a parent's room that has a sleep surface and sufficient depth to laterally restrain t...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C7/66A47D13/02
CPCA47C7/66A47D13/02A47D9/005A47D9/012A47D9/008A47D13/027
Inventor JULIACANNA, JOHN S.DARLING, SANDRA M.VON FELTEN, KENNETHBADGER, BRIAN L.
Owner JULIA
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