Portable reciprocation device for soothing an infant

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-26
TRIBORO QUILT MFG
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[0014]In the folded position the device is smaller and can be portable. Accordin

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None of the methods are guaranteed to induce a child to sleep.
The overall design of the device is large and awkward and is intended to be stationary.
However, t

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[0030]FIGS. 1a and 1b show an embodiment of a reciprocating device 1 for soothing an infant. Device 1 is shown in a compact position in FIG. 1a and an expanded position in FIG. 1b. Device 1 includes a base member 10 adapted to conform to a support surface, such as a floor, and a platform 40. Platform 40 is designed to hold a carrier for a small child, for example a stroller or car seat. Device 1 includes an actuator 70 for oscillating the platform 40 with respect to base member 10. Actuator 70 may be any type of actuator operable to oscillate platform 40 with respect to base member 10. For example, actuator 70 may be a linear actuator including solenoids, a rack and pinion or a simple mechanical linkage for converting rotational motion from an induction motor to a linear motion, such as a crank-rocker. In the illustrated embodiments, actuator 70 is adjacent base member 10 and platform 40. However, the location of actuator 70 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

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A reciprocating device for holding an infant carrier that is expandable to accommodate carriers of various sizes. The device includes a base member that is stationary with respect to a support surface and a platform that reciprocates above the base member. The reciprocation is executed by an actuator. The reciprocation of the platform on the base member is linear. The platform can include expansion trays which extend outward, increasing its usable surface area, it can be foldable between folded and unfolded positions, or it can be foldable and include expansion trays.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a reciprocating platform for holding infant carriers, and more specifically relates to a reciprocating platform that is expandable to accommodate different sized carriers.BACKGROUND[0002]It has long been known that oscillatory motion can induce a small child, especially an infant, to sleep. Rocking has been a method used by caretakers for thousands of years to help infants fall and remain asleep. It is also well known that the movements involved with transporting an infant can help induce it to sleep. For example, the motion associated with pushing a stroller or riding in a car frequently put infants to sleep. Devices have been developed to simulate this motion mechanically. For example, electrically powered rockers which automatically swing an infant back and forth in a consistent rhythm have been developed.[0003]None of the methods are guaranteed to induce a child to sleep. However, once asleep, some infants will awaken once the...

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IPC IPC(8): A63G31/00
CPCA47D9/02A47D9/04A47D9/057
Inventor DOWNEY, GORDONWHITE, RICHARD
Owner TRIBORO QUILT MFG
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