Universal rain and cool weather carrier cover

Abstract

Provided is a universal cover for an infant carrier, wherein the cover is configured to provide warmth and / or protection from precipitation, such as rain, snow, etc. The cover includes a cape portion which may be draped over the infant seat of the infant carrier. The inside of the cape portion includes a strip of fabric at the peripheral edge thereof to form a peripheral pocket on the cape. The lower end of the pocket may be configured to receive the infant's feet / legs while the infant is seated within the carrier. The cover additionally includes a connector strip including a pair of lateral end portion which may be wrapped around respective shoulder strap(s) of the infant carrier to secure the cover to the infant carrier.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 478,812, filed Apr. 25, 2011, entitled UNIVERSAL RAIN AND COOL WEATHER CARRIER COVER.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Technical Field[0004]The present disclosure relates generally to covers for infant carrying and support devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a universal cover for an infant carrier for protecting the infant from precipitation and / or cool weather.[0005]2. Related Art[0006]Infant carriers are well known in the art and consequently, there are a number of basic configurations for infant carriers suitable for on-the-body carry, including slings, wraps, and shoulder strap carriers. Though simpler in construction, slings and wraps are not as popular as infant carriers that incorporate shoulder straps, due in part to the difficulty associated with proper we...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The present invention specifically addresses and alleviates the above-identified deficiencies in the art. There is provided a universal cover for an infant carrier, wherein the cover is configured to provide warmth and / or protection from precipitation, such as rain, snow, etc. The cover includes a cape portion which may be draped over the infant seat of the infant carrier. The inside of the cape portion includes a strip of fabric at the peripheral edge thereof to form a peripheral pocket on the cape. The lower end of the pocket may be configured to receive the infant's feet / legs while the infant is seated within the carrier. The cover additionally includes a connector strip including a pair of lateral end portions which may be wrapped around respective shoulder strap(s) of the infant carrier. When the lateral end portions are wrapped around the shoulder straps(s), the upper end portion of the cover is secured to the carrier. Furthermore, the insertion of the infant's legs / feet into the foot pocket maintains the lower portion of the cover in place.

[0013]The cover may additionally include several features which enhance the adaptability of the cover. For instance, the cover may include a drawstring disposed within a drawstring channel adjacent the inner edge of the inner panel to allow a parent to cinch the cover to the infant carrier. The cover may also include adjustment fasteners adjacent the second end portion of the cover to adjust the foot pocket to accommodate different carrier shapes and sizes, suit the size of the infant, as well as the position of the infant relative to the parent (i.e., straddling or legs hanging down).

[0014]It is additionally contemplated that the cover may include a hood that is selectively attachable to the cape portion to provide protection to the infant's head when the infant is seated within the carrier.

Problems solved by technology

Though simpler in construction, slings and wraps are not as popular as infant carriers that incorporate shoulder straps, due in part to the difficulty associated with proper wear.

Furthermore, if the child is wrapped in bulky clothes to keep the infant warm and dry, the infant may no longer comfortably fit within the infant carrier.

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