Baby poncho

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-18
SLUTZKY SUSAN
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[0008]Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for placing a child safely into a car seat while the child is wearing a poncho. The preferred such method includes placing the child into the poncho, flipping the moveable pan

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Thick winter coats or snowsuits can compromise a child's car seat or booster seat safety because the straps of the car seat or booster seat must be tightened against the child's chest in order for the safety device to function properly.
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[0021]FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a poncho for keeping an infant or child warm in cooler weather. FIG. 1 is a front view of the poncho. The poncho 100 includes a front panel 110, a movable panel 120, and a rear flap 130. The front panel 110 and the rear flap 130 form a collar (not shown). The poncho may optionally include a hood 150.

[0022]FIG. 2 illustrates a view of the underside of the poncho 100. The movable panel 120 contains an opening 160, which allows the panel to be flipped either in front of or behind the child. The border of the opening 160 may be made out of elastic or other stretchy, flexible material, so that the panel can be easily flipped regardless of the size of the child's head. The rear flap 130 is located directly beneath the movable panel 120, such that when the movable panel 120 is flipped over the child's head, the rear flap 130 fills the opening 160 in the movable panel 120 to cover the child's neck or back.

[0023]FIG. 4A illustrates a rear view of the poncho when th...

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A versatile poncho preferably for a child is provided. By its unique configuration, the poncho of the present invention allows for convenient and safe use for a child while fastened in a car safety seat. The preferred embodiment of the poncho includes an opening on a moveable panel and includes, under the opening, a flap, such that the moveable panel can be moved over the child's head so that the child may be strapped into a car safety seat more safely and comfortably because the child may be placed directly against the seat and the straps may be placed directly against the child without a bulky winter garment between the seat and the child, and the flap covers a portion of the child to provide thermal protection while being strapped in. A method of using the poncho and of fabricating and assembling the poncho is also disclosed.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 192,387, filed Sep. 18, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002][Not Applicable]MICROFICHE / COPYRIGHT REFERENCE[0003][Not Applicable]BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Thick winter coats or snowsuits can compromise a child's car seat or booster seat safety because the straps of the car seat or booster seat must be tightened against the child's chest in order for the safety device to function properly. Because of their bulk, winter coats and snowsuits decrease car seat safety because the child does not fit properly into the car seat. Additionally, if the car seat straps do not fit the child properly, there is a chance the child could be ejected from the car seat. All coats and clothing will compress in a crash, but thicker winter coats and snowsuits could compress enough to make the straps too loose al...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D3/08A41D27/00A41D3/04
CPCA41D3/08A47G9/068A41D11/00
Inventor SLUTZKY, SUSAN
Owner SLUTZKY SUSAN
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