Child carrier with removable liner

Abstract

A pack is securable to a person for carrying a child. The pack includes a harness, a support enclosure, and a removable liner. The removable liner is secured to the support enclosure and has peripheral edges and tabs extending from at least portions of the edges. The tabs extend over the edge of the support enclosure along the leg and arm openings of the closure and along the top of the enclosure near the position for the child's head. The tabs overlap the exterior of the enclosure and lie adjacent an outer face of the closure. Fasteners secure the tabs to the exterior of the support enclosure away from pressure or rubbing contact of the child.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to packs that may be worn on the front or back of a user and, more specifically, to child carrier packs for safely and conveniently carrying a child.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Child carrier packs have been available for some time to help adults carry infants and small children. Typically, the packs are configured with a harness and child support seat for carrying a child proximate either the chest or back of the adult. The harness extends over the shoulders of the wearer. Some versions also include a waist belt. The seat into which the child is situated typically encircles the child to avoid the likelihood that the child should fall out. The extent of support and securement for the child may increase with smaller children and infants. Thus, the seat may be an enclosure around at least the torso of the child with the child's head, legs, and arms extending out from the enclosure.[0003]As the child comes into extensive ...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]The child carrier of the present invention includes a removable liner. The removable liner of the present invention includes the advantage of having extension tabs that fold around the edges of the child-support enclosure. The tabs are secured to the exterior face of the enclosure. Thus, a removable liner is provided that is washable separate from the main carrier body. The liner covers portions of the carrier body that are most likely to become dirty and areas to provide a more comfortable interface for the child being carried with a softer, padded material. Situating fasteners on the outer face of the enclosure helps secure the liner to the periphery of the enclosure interior, in desired locations, and avoids the fasteners bearing against the weight of the child or chafing against the child's body.

[0006]In the preferred embodiment, the fasteners are fixed to the tabs. The fasteners are releasably securable to the shell. In one aspect of the invention, the fasteners secure to the exterior of the shell. Releasable fasteners securable between the shell and the harness are also provided in one embodiment of the intention. The shell includes sleeves within which at least a portion of the releasable fasteners are secured. The sleeves protect the child from full contact with the releasable fasters. Releasable fasteners, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, may also be provided between the liner and the interior face of the shell.

[0011]As may be appreciated from the foregoing summary, the invention provides a comfortable pack that is easy to use and clean. The liner stays in place, protects the pack edges from becoming soiled and protects the child from the more rigid supporting enclosure edges. The fastener placement on the exterior of the enclosure also adds to comfort of the child and maintains the placement of the liner until removal is desired.

Problems solved by technology

Nevertheless, the child may come into contact with the other portions of the carrier or with fasteners, edges, or other carrier components that may be uncomfortable or become soiled.

Enclosure edges near the child's head, legs, or arms may chafe the child.

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