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Garment for infants

a technology for infant garments and infants, applied in the field of infant garments, can solve the problems of difficulty in grabbing an infant's hand, infant garments that do not provide traction against low friction surfaces, and infant garments that actually offer no traction or resistance at the pre-school stage, so as to achieve the effect of easy crawling and increased traction

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-29
MORAN OLLWYN AGNES
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a garment for infants that has non-slip members on it. These non-slip members make it easier for the infant to move on low friction surfaces, like floors, when wearing the garment. This helps the infant to develop their mobility and progress as described in the patent.

Problems solved by technology

Indeed, any polished surfaces such as marble surfaces and the like also contribute to the below mentioned problem for infants learning to crawl.
These modern floor coverings, such as hardwood, laminate, tiles and the like, while being better for the respiratory system because they do not hold any dust, actually offer no traction or resistance for infants at the pre-crawling stage (tummy time stage), or at the crawling stage.
These low friction surfaces are difficult for an infant to grip against.
These prior art infant garments do not provide any traction against the low friction surfaces and the infant will struggle to crawl effectively on these types of surfaces.
As a result the infant will become frustrated with their attempts to crawl and this frustration may result in stunted progress in learning to crawl which will have an effect on the infant's development.
Further, there is an increased risk of injury because the infant may slip and fall on the smooth surface while wearing the fabric clothing and also there is an increased risk of the infant becoming a non-crawler.
This in turn provides an increased risk in the child developing Neurological Delay which can lead to behavioural problems and learning challenges being identified in children of school-going age.
However, these do not really provide any assistance for crawling infants.

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[0061]Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown another garment suitable for infants according to the invention, indicated generally by the reference numeral 300. This is largely similar to the garment described previously and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case, the arm portion 104A, 104B garment parts form sleeves of the body portion 102 which have non-slip members 116 mounted on a cuff portion 301, 302 at an outer free end of each arm portion 104A, 104B along a rear or inside face of the cuff portion 301, 302. Also, it will be noted that a thumb receiving loop 303, 304 is provided on the cuff portion 301, 302 at the outer free end of each arm portion 104A, 104B. The cuff may be elasticated for a snug fit in use.

[0062]In use, the infant wears the garment 300 in the usual way. When putting on the garment 300, the infant's thumbs are slipped through the thumb receiving loops 303, 304. This positions the non-slip members 116 across an inner portion of the ...

third embodiment

[0063]Referring now to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 there is shown another garment suitable for infants according to the invention indicated generally by the reference numeral 400. Parts similar to those described previously are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the garment 400 comprises a sweatshirt type garment with a body portion 102 and arm portions 104A, 104B forming sleeves. FIG. 5 shows the garment 400 in use worn by an infant whose thumb 401 is inserted through the thumb receiving loop 303 at an outer free end of the arm portion 104A, thus positioning the non-slip members 116 adjacent an outer free end of the arm portion 104A across an inner portion of a palm 402 of the infant's hand, that is at the point where the infant makes contact with the floor when crawling. The thumb receiving loop 303 prevents the arm portion 104A riding up the infant's arm in use and maintains the non-slip members 116 in the desired position.

fourth embodiment

[0064]Referring now to FIG. 6, there is shown another garment suitable for infants according to the invention indicated generally by the reference numeral 500. Parts similar to those described previously are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case, the garment comprises a pair of pants with pant leg portions 106A, 106B forming garment parts having a number of non-slip members 116 arranged on front faces of the pant leg portions 106A, 106B.

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Abstract

A garment (100) for aiding infants learning to crawl has a number of non-slip members (116) on an outer surface of the garment (100) which aid grip on relatively smooth floor surfaces. These non-slip members (116) come into contact with the floor as the infant crawls on the floor to provide an improved and secure grip which facilitates crawling.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of Irish patent application No. S2013 / 0345 filed Nov. 11, 2013 and International patent application serial number PCT / EP2014 / 074282 entitled “A Garment for Infants,” filed Nov. 11, 2013, which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a garment for infants. In particular, the present invention is directed towards a garment which is to be worn by an infant as they learn to crawl and / or propel themselves by crawling.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Throughout this specification, and for the purposes of the present invention, the term “infant” shall be understood to refer to a baby between 3 months and 24 months of age. In particular, the present invention is directed towards infants who are learning to crawl and / or crawling.[0004]Furthermore, throughout this specification, the term “garment” shall be understood to encompass any type of cloth...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B13/00A41B13/04
CPCA41B13/005A41B2400/80A41B13/04
Inventor MORAN, OLLWYN AGNES
Owner MORAN OLLWYN AGNES