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Covering for a child

a child and child technology, applied in the field of infant and child coverings, can solve the problems of time-consuming and awkward process of securing children in a variety of transportation methods

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-06
HABERFELD JACQUELINE
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[0007] The present invention is a covering to be used to keep infants and small children warm, dry and protected when outdoors. The invention is primarily for use while the child is being carried in a shoulder-supported harness-style carrier. The invention may also be used while the child is being carried in a child car seat or stroller.

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When the child is protected by layers of clothing, the process of securing the child in a variety of means of transportation is often awkward and time consuming.

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[0019] As seen in FIG. 1, the covering 100 has the appearance of a conventional coat or jacket, with two sleeves 21 and a detachable hood 50. However, where a conventional coat or jacket would be open at the bottom, the bottom 12 of covering 100 is closed, creating an internal cavity 90. Opening 30 is located on rear side 10 of covering 100, allowing access to the internal cavity 90. Adjustable edge 40 surrounds opening 30, to provide a means for allowing the child to be placed within internal cavity 90 of covering 100, through opening 30, while providing for a greater surface area protecting the child from possible exposure to the elements when the covering 100 is in use. Preferably, adjustable edge 40 includes an elastic material to provide a close fit around the child and a child carrier when the child is being supported by the child carrier.

[0020] Elongated sleeves 21 are conventional in appearance, with sleeve opening 22 at one end, allowing the child's hand to emerge. Flap 23...

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Abstract

A covering for a child for use when the child is being transported in a shoulder-supported harness-style child carrier, car seat or stroller, the covering resembling a coat or jacket on top in having sleeves and an opening for the child's head, and a bunting on the bottom. An aperture is provided in the rear for inserting the child's head and limbs after the child has been placed in the child carrier, car seat or stroller. A hood is removably attached to the opening for the child's head, allowing for use of the covering when the child is placed in a variety of carriers, car seats or strollers. Elastic edges are provided at the openings and apertures to provide comfortable and secure fit on and around the child.

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[0001] This invention claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 557,845, filed Mar. 30, 2004.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention is in the field of infant and child coverings, specifically those used with car seats, caregiver-supported carriers and strollers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Infants and children are susceptible to the cold, and exposure of infants and young children to cold temperatures, precipitation and ultraviolet rays is avoided by most caregivers and parents as caregivers. For the first few years of a child's life, their caregivers spend a significant amount of time and resources directed to keeping the child warm and covered when outside. The resources include the use of layers of blankets, coats, jackets, sweaters, shirts and undergarments in varying combinations. [0004] For transporting infants and young children, various means are employed, including from car seats, strollers, baby carriages and baby carriers. Quite ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B1/00A41B13/06A41D1/00
CPCA41D2200/20A41B13/06
Inventor HABERFELD, JACQUELINE
Owner HABERFELD JACQUELINE
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