Baby swaddling clothes assembly and manufacturing method thereof

Abstract

A baby swaddling garment capable of selectively placing a baby arm in a releasable fixed state relative to a baby torso includes a piece of baby garment consisting of a torso portion with a left sleeve and a right sleeve connected to the torso portion. And the trunk part and the left and right sleeves can respectively accommodate the trunk and the arms of the baby. The upper edge of the trunk part is open, and the collar position is determined. A connection assembly releasably connects the left and right sleeves at respective selectable locations on the front face of the torso portion. Thus, the connection assembly is capable of selectively placing the infant arm in a releasable fixed state relative to the infant torso.

Description

[0001] Citation to Related Applications

[0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. utility model application No. 18 / 509,552 filed on November 15, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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[0005] Names of parties to the joint research agreement

[0006] Inclusion of submitted material by reference on a CD-ROM or as a text file in an office electronic filing system is not applicable.

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[0008] Prior Disclosure Statement Regarding Inventors or Co-Inventors

[0009] not applicable Background of the Invention (1) Field of the Invention

[0011] The present invention relates to swaddles and, more particularly, to a novel swaddle that selectively holds an infant's arms in a releasable secure position relative to the infant's torso.

[0012] (2) A description of the related art, including disclosures pursuant to 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98. Prior art related to swaddles does not allow for the releasable securing of an infant's arms relative to an infant's torso in a user-selected position. Prior art does not include a connection assembly that allows the position of the arms to be adjusted relative to the infant's torso while the arms remain secured. Summary of the invention

[0013] The disclosed embodiment can meet the above requirements, and the embodiment generally comprises a baby garment, wherein the torso portion is connected to the left and right sleeves. The torso portion and the left and right sleeves are designed to accommodate the torso and arms of the baby respectively. The upper edge of the torso portion is open, which determines the position of the neckline. The connecting assembly releasably connects the left and right sleeves at respective optional positions on the front of the torso portion. The connecting assembly is therefore designed to selectively place the baby's arms in a releasable fixed state relative to the baby's torso.

[0014] Another embodiment of the disclosure includes a method of swaddling an infant, the method requiring providing an infant swaddling garment assembly according to the disclosure above. The method of swaddling an infant is to place the infant's torso and arms in the infant garment, releasably connect a first accessory connected to the end of the left sleeve to a second accessory connected to the left front side of the torso portion, and then releasably connect the first accessory connected to the end of the right sleeve to the second accessory connected to the right front side of the torso portion.

[0015] The more important features of this disclosure are summarized in this way so that people can better understand the detailed description that follows and better appreciate the present contribution to this technology. Further features of this disclosure will be described below, and they will constitute the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0016] The subject matter and various novel features of the disclosure are particularly pointed out in the claims which are annexed to and constitute a part of this disclosure.

[0017] Brief description of multi-angle drawings

[0018] This disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent in view of the following detailed description, which refers to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is an isometric perspective view of an infant swaddle assembly made according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0021] Figure 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0022] Figure 4 is a usage view of an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 5 is a usage view of an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 6 is a flow chart of a method produced using the disclosed embodiment.

[0025] Figure 7 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0026] Figure 8 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure in use.

[0027] Fig. 9 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0028] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0029] Now we will look at the drawings, especially the Figures 1 to 9 , introducing a new swaddle that embodies the principles and concepts of this disclosed embodiment and is generally indicated by the reference number 10.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the figure, the baby swaddle assembly 10 generally includes a baby garment 12 (composed of a trunk portion 14 and several sleeves and trouser legs 16 connected thereto). The sleeves and trouser legs 16 generally include a left sleeve 18, a right sleeve 20 and a pair of trouser legs 22. The structure of the trunk portion 14, the left sleeve 18, the right sleeve 20 and the pair of trouser legs 22 can accommodate the trunk, arms and legs of the baby respectively. As shown in the figure, the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20 can be opened so that the baby's arms can extend from the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20 respectively. The present invention also contemplates closing the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20 by mittens or the like. Also as shown in the figure, the trouser legs 22 can also be opened, but the present invention also contemplates that each trouser leg 22 will be closed by means of socks or the like.

[0031] The upper edge 24 of the torso portion 14 has an opening which defines the location of a neckline 26. A slit 28 is formed in the torso portion 14 extending downwardly from the neckline 26 to the torso portion 14. A placket 30 is connected to the torso portion 14 and is capable of releasably closing the slit 28. Figure 1 As shown, the slit 28 is located on the front 32 of the torso portion 14, but the present invention also contemplates that the slit 28 may also appear on the back 34 of the torso portion 14. Such infant clothing generally has slits to facilitate the dressing and removal of infants. The placket 30 includes a zipper 36 (as shown), or other closure means, such as, but not limited to, buttons, snaps, knots, Velcro or the like.

[0032] The connecting assembly 38 releasably connects the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20 at respective selectable locations on the front face 32 of the torso portion 14. The connecting assembly 38 is thus designed to selectively position the infant's arms in a releasable fixed state relative to the infant's torso.

[0033] The connecting assembly 38 is composed of a pair of first fittings 40 (connected to the ends 42 and 44 of the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20, respectively) and a pair of second fittings 46 (connected to the right side 48 and the left side 50 of the front side 32 of the torso portion 14, respectively). Figure 2 As shown, each second accessory 46 comprises an elongated strap 52 having opposite ends 54. Thus, each first accessory 40 can be releasably connected to the respective elongated strap 52 at a corresponding position between the opposite ends 54. Figure 2 As shown, the first accessory 40 may also be placed at the elbow to add an additional connection point between the sleeves 18 , 20 and the front face 32 of the torso portion 14 .

[0034] The elongated straps 52 can be connected to the first accessories 40 by magnetic attraction, so that each first accessory 40 can be releasably connected to and slide along the respective elongated straps 52. The design of the connecting assembly 38 can limit the range of motion of the infant's arm relative to the torso. The present invention also contemplates that the first accessories 40 and the elongated straps 52 include Velcro, snaps, or the like, so that the infant's arm can be selectively placed in a releasable fixed state relative to the infant's torso at a selectable position between the opposite ends 54 of the elongated straps 52.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first accessory 40 is magnetic and the elongated strap 52 is paramagnetic. In another embodiment, the first accessory 40 is paramagnetic and the elongated strap 52 is magnetic. In yet another embodiment, both the first accessory 40 and the elongated strap 52 are magnetic and the first accessory 40 and the elongated strap 52 are connected by matching magnetic poles. Such magnetic accessories are well known to those skilled in the art of magnetism and include flexible strips that can be connected to the infant garment 12 in conventional manner. In addition to the well-documented swaddling benefits, the infant swaddle assembly 10 is also expected to be used to monitor the preferred hand placement of an infant and provide suggestions to parents to optimize the efficiency of swaddling the infant.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, each elongated strap 52 may be comprised of a linear portion 56 and an arcuate portion 58. The linear portion 56 includes an upper end 60 proximate the upper edge 24 and extends downwardly to a lower end 62. The linear portion 56 of the elongated strap 52 is positioned to encompass a centerline 64 of the front face 32. The arcuate portion 58 is connected to the lower end 62 of the linear portion 56 and extends downwardly from the linear portion 56 offset from the centerline 64. The shape of the elongated strap 52 allows it to cover many positions when it is routed along the torso, facilitating the releasable connection of the first accessory 40.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, each second accessory 46 may be comprised of an elongated strap 52 and a set of clips 66. The clips 66 are arranged at intervals along the elongated strap 52 between the opposite ends 54, so that each first accessory 40 can be releasably connected to one or more clips 66 to selectively place the infant's arm in a releasable fixed state relative to the infant's torso. Figure 3 As shown, the clamp head 66 is placed in a position to enclose the elongated strip 52. "Clamp head" is used here for descriptive purposes only and is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The present invention also contemplates that the clamp head 66 is in the shape of a disc, a triangular prism, or other shapes. Figure 1 As can be seen, the elongated strap 52 may be raised relative to the clip 66. This allows the first accessory 40 on the sleeve to be connected to the clip 66 at a point where the first accessory will not move relative to the garment 12. Figure 7As shown, the elongated strap 52 can be omitted and only includes the clip 66, so that the second accessories 46, in this example, the clip 66 is connected at different positions on the right side 48 and the left side 50 of the front side 32 of the torso portion 14, and each clip clarifies the connection point of the corresponding accessory in the first accessories 40. The second accessories 46 are connected to the first accessories 40 by magnetic attraction, so that each first accessory 40 is releasably connected to the second accessories 46 and can be moved from one second accessory 46 to another second accessory, thereby selectively changing the connection point of each first accessory 40. It should be noted that Figure 7 One possible embodiment of the infant swaddle assembly 10 is shown, and it should be understood that the elongated straps 52 and clips 66 may be included in or used with any embodiment of the infant swaddle assembly 10 disclosed herein, either alone or in combination.

[0038] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the infant swaddle assembly 10 may include leg pockets 78 connected to the torso portion 14, the leg pockets being intended to wrap around the infant's legs. The leg pockets 78 are a wraparound alternative to the pant legs 22, but another embodiment may combine the leg pockets and pant legs. The leg pockets 78 include slits 80 that extend across the bottom edge 82 of the leg pockets 78. A placket 84 is connected to the leg pockets 78 and is capable of releasably closing the leg pockets 78. In one possible embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the placket 30 of the torso portion 14 and the placket 84 of the leg pocket 78 are connected together to form a continuous placket extending from the neckline 26 downwardly to the torso portion 14 and then extending in a curved shape around the bottom edge 82 of the leg pocket 78.

[0039] Figure 7 and 8 Other possible components of the embodiment of the infant swaddle assembly 10 are shown, specifically a front flap 86 connected to the back of the torso portion 14 and wrapped around the torso portion 14, which at least covers the infant's arms and torso. The front flap 86 includes at least two first accessories 40, so as to releasably connect the front flap 86 in a wrapping position of the torso portion 14. Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the front flap 86 has a pair of first accessories 40 that are releasably connected to a pair of second accessories 46 on the torso portion 14. Figure 8 A front placket 86 is shown wrapped around the torso portion 14 and releasably connected thereto. This design allows for easy and quick wrapping of the infant without the need for complicated wrapping using lengthy fabrics or clothing. The front placket 86 can be used with any embodiment of the infant swaddle assembly 10.

[0040] It should be understood that the first accessory 40 and the second accessory 46 on the outer surface of the baby garment 12 or connected thereto are only for clear illustration and example purposes in the figure; in another possible embodiment, part or all of the first accessory 40 and the second accessory 46 are placed in the fabric or fabric layer of the baby garment 12. In this embodiment, the first accessory 40 and the second accessory 46 are connected together in a releasable manner through the clothing fabric, that is, the clothing fabric between the two. Fig. 9 In the illustrated example, the elongated strap 52, the clip 66 and the first accessory 40 are placed in the fabric of the garment, such as by sewing, adhesive sealing or otherwise embedding into a pocket of the fabric.

[0041] During use, the infant swaddle assembly 10 can implement an infant swaddling method 68. This method 68 includes providing an infant swaddle assembly 10 according to the above description. The first step 70 of the method 68 is to place the torso and arms of the infant into the torso portion 14 and the left sleeve 18 and the right sleeve 20 of the infant garment 12, respectively. The second step 72 of the method 68 is to releasably connect the first accessory 40 connected to the end 42 of the left sleeve 18 to the second accessory 46 connected to the left side 50 of the front side 32 of the torso portion 14, thereby selectively placing the left arm of the infant in a releasable fixed state relative to the torso of the infant. The third step 74 of the method 68 is to releasably connect the first accessory 40 connected to the end 44 of the right sleeve 20 to the second accessory 46 connected to the right side 48 of the front side 32 of the torso portion 14, thereby selectively placing the right arm of the infant in a releasable fixed state relative to the torso of the infant. In at least one possible embodiment, the method may alternatively or additionally include the following connection method: the first accessory 40 connected to the end 42 of the left sleeve 18 is releasably connected to the second accessory 46 at the first connection point, thereby selectively placing the left arm of the baby in a releasable fixed state relative to the baby's torso, and the first accessory 40 connected to the end 44 of the right sleeve 20 is releasably connected to the second accessory 46 at the second connection point, thereby selectively placing the right arm of the baby in a releasable fixed state relative to the baby's torso. The method also includes separating the first accessory 40 from the left sleeve 18, and then reconnecting it to the second accessory 46 at the third connection point in a releasable manner, and separating the first accessory 40 from the right sleeve 20, and then reconnecting it to the second accessory 46 at the fourth connection point in a releasable manner.

[0042] In some embodiments, the assembly 10 may include data collection methods. Specifically, the first accessory 40 and the second accessory 46 may include electronic contacts connected to a processor and a memory for collecting data on where the infant prefers to place his arms when in the swaddled position. This may also allow the assembly 10 to be further improved in the future design to monitor the infant's activities during the sleep cycle. The data will include not only the location of the connection point, but also the duration of each contact.

[0043] The above method 68 is not intended to limit the use of the infant swaddle assembly in any way. For example, the first accessory 40 connected to the end 42 of the left sleeve 18 can be connected to the second accessory 46 connected to the right side 48 of the front 32 of the torso portion 14, while the first accessory 40 connected to the end 44 of the right sleeve 20 can be connected to the second accessory 46 connected to the left side 50 of the front 32 of the torso portion 14, thereby effectively crossing the infant's arms.

[0044] Each second accessory 46 forms part of an elongated strap 52 and can be connected to the first accessory 40 by magnetic attraction, so that each first accessory 40 can be releasably connected to and slide along a respective elongated strap 52. In this example, the method 68 includes a fourth step 76 of sliding the first accessory 40 relative to the elongated strap 52 to comfortably fit the infant's arm.

[0045] Regarding the above description, we need to recognize that the optimal dimensional relationships of the parts of the embodiments implemented by this disclosure include size, fabric, shape, form, function and operation, assembly and use, etc., which are obvious characteristics to those who are skilled in this technology, and all corresponding relationships with the contents shown in the figures and described in the specification should be included in the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0046] Therefore, the foregoing is merely illustrative of the principles of this disclosure. In addition, since those skilled in the art will make numerous modifications and alterations thereto, it is not desirable to limit this disclosure to the precise structural and operational scope shown and described, and appropriate modifications and equivalents may be reclassified accordingly to conform to the scope of this disclosure. In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense, meaning to include what follows the word, but excluding what is not explicitly mentioned. An element referred to by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility of multiple elements being present unless the context clearly requires only one element.

Claims

1. A method of wrapping an infant using an infant swaddle assembly, the swaddle assembly comprising a left sleeve and a right sleeve, and a torso portion with an upper opening defining a neckline, the method comprising: Place the baby's torso and arms into the torso and left and right sleeves of the baby suit respectively; releasably attaching a first accessory connected to the end of the left sleeve to a second accessory connected to the front left side of the torso portion to selectively position the infant's left arm in a releasable secure state relative to the infant's torso; as well as A first accessory connected to the end of the right sleeve is releasably connected to a second accessory connected to the front right side of the torso portion to selectively position the infant's right arm in a releasable fixed state relative to the infant's torso.

2. The method of claim 1 is as follows: The second accessory is connected to the first accessory by magnetic attraction; Each second accessory forms a portion of an elongated strap so that each first accessory releasably connects to and slides along a respective elongated strap to limit the range of motion of the infant's arm relative to the torso; and The method also includes the step of sliding the first accessory relative to the elongated strap to comfortably fit the infant's arm.

3. The method of claim 1 is as follows: The second accessory is connected to the first accessory by magnetic attraction; Each second fitting constitutes a clamp and defines a connection point; The left front side of the torso portion has a plurality of second accessories connected thereto, and the method further comprises selectively placing the infant's left arm at a location connected to any one of the second accessories on the left front side of the torso portion; and The right front side of the torso portion has a plurality of second accessories connected thereto, and the method further comprises selectively placing the infant's right arm at the location of any one of the second accessories connected to the right front side of the torso portion.

4. Baby swaddle components include: A baby garment comprising a trunk portion with several sleeves connected thereto (respectively accommodating the trunk and arms of the baby), a plurality of sleeves (including a left sleeve and a right sleeve), the trunk portion being open at the upper edge thereof, defining the location of the neckline; as well as A connection assembly for releasably connecting the left and right sleeves at respective selectable locations on the front of the torso portion, wherein the connection assembly is designed to selectively position the infant's arms in a releasable secure state relative to the infant's torso, comprising: A pair of first fittings connected to ends of the left sleeve and the right sleeve, one by one; and A plurality of second accessories, each of which constitutes a clamping head, are placed at different positions on the left and right sides of the front side of the torso part to determine the connection point of the corresponding accessory in the first accessories.

5. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 4, wherein: The second accessories are connected to the first accessories by magnetic attraction, so that each first accessory is releasably connected to the second accessory and can be moved from one second accessory to another second accessory, thereby selectively changing the connection point of each first accessory.

6. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 5, wherein: The first component is magnetic and the second component is paramagnetic.

7. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 5, wherein: The first component is paramagnetic, and the second component is magnetic.

8. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 5, wherein: The first accessory and the second accessory are magnetic, and the first accessory is connected to the second accessory by magnetic pole matching.

9. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 4 further comprising: The torso portion has a slit extending from the neckline down the torso portion; as well as The placket is connected to the torso portion and can releasably close the slit.

10. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 4, wherein: Includes sleeves and legs, with one pair of legs designed to accommodate baby's legs.

11. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 4, wherein: The baby clothing also includes leg pockets connected to the torso portion for accommodating the baby's legs.

12. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 11, wherein: The leg pocket has a slit extending across a bottom edge of the leg pocket; and The infant swaddle assembly also includes a placket connected to the leg pockets and capable of releasably closing the leg pockets.

13. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 12 further comprising: a torso portion having a slit extending from the neckline down the torso portion; as well as A placket, connected to the torso portion, enables the slit to be closed in a releasable manner.

14. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 13, wherein: The torso placket and leg pocket placket are joined together to form a continuous placket extending from the neckline down the torso and then extending in a curve around the bottom edge of the leg pocket.

15. The infant swaddling garment assembly of claim 4, further comprising a front placket connected to the back of the torso portion and wrapping around the torso portion to cover at least the arms and torso portion of the infant, wherein: The front placket is composed of at least two of the above-mentioned first components, so that the placket is releasably connected in a wrapping position of the torso portion.

16. The infant swaddle assembly of claim 4, wherein: Each first accessory and a plurality of second accessories are placed in the fabric of the baby garment.

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