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Moulded mat

a technology of floor mats and mouldings, applied in toys, domestic applications, entertainment, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the mobility of the carer and the baby, not being practical or convenient for the baby or the carer to be mobile, and not being able to walk, stroll or driv

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-22
MCNAB BRIE ELIZABETH
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[0003] Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a floor mat with three dimensional features. The features co-operate with a baby's stroller. When the stroller is moved over the mat, the stroller's wheels pass over the features and create movements and vibration which simulate stroller movement or walking etc. Movement of a stroller back and forth over a mat made in accordance with the teachings of the present invention promotes a restful state or sleep in a baby.

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However, there are times when it is not practical or convenient for the baby or the baby's carer to be mobile.
For example, inclement weather may make walking, strolling or a car trip impractical.
In other instances, a carer may have other responsibilities or activities which limit the carer's and the baby's mobility.

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[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, a floor mat lo comprises a soft substrate 11 which is preferably long enough and wide enough to accommodate the back and forth movement of a conventional stroller on wheels. In the example of FIG. 1, the substrate 11 has a top surface which is subdivided into rows and columns of equally spaced raised squares 12. The squares are preferably separated from one another by regular gaps 13. The mat 10 can be placed on a floor and the wheels 14 of a stroller can rest on the mat 10.

[0015] Thus, the mat 10 protects the floor from the wheels 14 of the stroller. Further, the substrate 11 provides an area where the stroller can be moved forward and backward (reciprocated) by a seated or standing person. As the wheels 14 pass or roll over the various squares 12 and gaps 13, the stroller will be oscillated and vibrated.

[0016] In some embodiments of the invention, each of the raised surface areas (e.g. the squares 12) includes a moulded-in sub-feature 15.

[0017] As sho...

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Abstract

A floor mat is provided with three dimensional features. The features co-operate with a baby's stroller. When a stroller is moved over the mat, the stroller's wheels roll over the features and create movements and vibration in the stroller that simulate stroller movement or walking etc. Reciprocating movement of a stroller back and forth over a mat made in accordance with the teachings of the present invention promotes a restful state or sleep in a baby.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention pertains to floor mats and more particular to a floor mat with three dimensional features which is particular adapted to work in conjunction with a baby stroller to create oscillations or vibrations which are conducive to the baby's rest. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is a well known phenomenon that certain forms of movement induce a restful state in a baby. Restfulness and sleep can sometimes be induced by walking with a baby, strolling with a baby or by taking a baby for a journey in a car. However, there are times when it is not practical or convenient for the baby or the baby's carer to be mobile. For example, inclement weather may make walking, strolling or a car trip impractical. In other instances, a carer may have other responsibilities or activities which limit the carer's and the baby's mobility. OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a floor mat with three dim...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47D9/02A63H33/00
CPCA47D9/02A47D15/003
Inventor MCNAB, BRIE ELIZABETH
Owner MCNAB BRIE ELIZABETH
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