Easy wrap carrier with lumbar support

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-09
BLUE BOX OPCO
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[0014]The configuration of the infant carrying device may more efficiently distribute the load applied to the caregiver to mitigate muscle fatigue, musc

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However, though currently known and available infant wraps achieve their primary objective of carrying an infant, they nonetheless posses certain deficiencies that detract from their overall utility.
One of the deficiencies of prior art infant wraps is that they tend to cause injury to the caregiver or wearer by transferring the load to the wearer in a manner which accelerates muscle fatigue, which may lead to muscle strain, or more serious injury.
Muscle fatigue and str

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[0029]The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to represent the only form in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the structure of various embodiments of the invention, as well as functions and sequences of steps for constructing and operating the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments and that they are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention.

[0030]Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, there is shown an infant wrap carrying device 10 which may be wrapped around an adult caregiver and an infant to secure the infant to the caregiver / wearer. The infant wrap carrying device 10 includes a primary wrap 12 comprised of a first strap 14 and a second strap 16, and a secondary wrap 18. The primary wrap 12 and secondary wrap ...

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Abstract

Provided is an infant wrap carrying device having a lumbar support belt that is secured to the caregiver around the waist and lumber region of the caregiver. A primary wrap is joined to the lumbar support belt and includes a first strap and a second strap. The first and second straps define fixed end portions coupled to the lumber belt, wherein the first and second straps extend from the lumber belt and terminate in respective free end portions. A secondary wrap is also joined to the lumbar support belt to substantially overlap the primary wrap adjacent the lumbar support belt. The secondary wrap includes a main panel and a pair of opposed tie portions which are configured to wrapped and tied around the caregiver.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 441,219, filed Feb. 9, 2011.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to wrap-type infant carriers adapted to be worn by an adult to support and carry an infant or other young child. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an infant wrap with improved features that allow the wrap to more easily connect the wrap to the caregiver and the infant, and to more effectively distribute the load to mitigate muscle fatigue and strain to the caregiver.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Infant wraps are well known by parents and other persons involved in child care as being suitable carriers for the transport of children. Indeed, various different types of infant warps are currently available from manufactur...

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IPC IPC(8): A47D13/02
CPCA47D13/025
Inventor ZACK, ELIZABETH
Owner BLUE BOX OPCO
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