Infant sleep system

Abstract

A sleep system for an infant includes a support plate having left and right attachment points disposed on both lateral sides of the support plate to which a swaddle for wrapping the infant is removably attached. The swaddle includes a retaining strap secured to a rear portion of the swaddle, the retaining strap having opposing lateral ends with first and second attachment members for attaching the ends of the strap to respective first and second attachment points such that the infant wrapped with the swaddle remains supine.

Description

Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 585,112, filed September 25, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to a sleep system for infants, and more specifically, to an infant sleep system that makes it easy and safe to place an infant in a supine position. Background Technology

[0003] In the first few months, babies cannot control their movements and cannot safely move from their backs to their stomachs or vice versa. Furthermore, an effective way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is to have the baby sleep on their back, as babies who sleep on their stomachs or sides have a higher risk of SIDS.

[0004] Therefore, there is a desire for a system that allows babies to lie on their backs easily and safely during the first few months after birth. Summary of the Invention

[0005] For the purpose of generalization, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein. It should be understood that not all of these advantages can necessarily be achieved according to any particular embodiment. Therefore, the claimed apparatus or method may be implemented or performed in a manner that achieves or optimizes one or more advantages taught herein, but not necessarily the other advantages taught or suggested herein.

[0006] A sleep system for an infant includes a support plate having a left attachment point and a right attachment point disposed on two lateral sides of the support plate, to which a swaddle for embracing the infant is detachably attached. The swaddle includes a retaining strap fixed to the rear of the swaddle, the retaining strap having opposing lateral ends having a first attachment member and a second attachment member for attaching the ends of the strap to the respective first and second attachment points, thereby keeping the swaddled infant supine.

[0007] In one embodiment, the attachment point is a line extending from the support plate.

[0008] In another embodiment, the retaining straps are two straps having a middle end that is secured to the rear of the swaddle.

[0009] In another embodiment, the belt is an elastic element.

[0010] In another embodiment, the belt includes a reinforcing member to prevent belt twisting.

[0011] According to an embodiment, a cradle is provided, comprising a mattress for supporting an infant, a support board, and a swaddle for swaddling the infant. The swaddle includes a retaining strap attached to the rear of the swaddle, the retaining strap having opposing lateral ends. These lateral ends have first attachment members and second attachment members configured to detachably engage with corresponding first and second attachment points to ensure that the infant swaddled in the swaddle remains supine.

[0012] According to other embodiments, the cradle includes an attachment member comprising "C"-shaped clips. These clips are designed for easy and secure attachment to corresponding points on a support plate.

[0013] In other embodiments, the support plate of the cradle further includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point extending from the support plate. These attachment points are designed to engage with attachment members of the retaining strap.

[0014] In a further embodiment, the cradle's attachment member is a "C"-shaped clip configured with a recess for receiving the attachment point. This design ensures a secure and stable connection between the swaddle and the support plate.

[0015] In another embodiment, the cradle's retaining strap includes reinforcing members to prevent the strap from twisting. This feature ensures that the strap remains flat and secure, providing balanced support for the infant.

[0016] In other embodiments, the cradle's support straps consist of a first strap and a second strap, with their middle ends secured to the back of the swaddle. This design provides the infant with more flexible and adjustable support.

[0017] In other embodiments, the first and second straps of the cradle are elastic elements. This elasticity provides additional comfort and flexibility, ensuring the baby is securely swaddled while allowing some movement.

[0018] In a further embodiment, the cradle's support board is placed under the mattress, while the swaddle is placed on top of the mattress and attached to the board. This configuration ensures that the infant is safely supported and swaddled while lying on the mattress. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The system is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or functionally similar elements. Embodiments of the invention will be further described, but are in no way limited to the following figures.

[0020] Figure 1 A front view of an infant sleep system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 2A It shows Figure 1 A front view of the swaddle component of an infant sleep system.

[0022] Figure 2B It shows Figure 1 Rear view of the swaddle component of the baby sleep system.

[0023] Figure 3A It shows Figure 1 A front view of the retaining strap component of the baby sleep system.

[0024] Figure 3B It shows Figure 1 Rear view of the retaining strap component of the baby sleep system.

[0025] Figure 4 Showing Figure 1 Rear view of the swaddle and retainer components of the baby sleep system assembled together.

[0026] Figure 5A yes Figure 1 Another infant sleep system.

[0027] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A Detailed view of the panel components of the baby sleep system.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an end view of one embodiment of the attachment member.

[0029] Figure 7 Showing Figure 7 The use of attachment members in embodiments of the support plate including attachment points.

[0030] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 The use of attachment members in embodiments without attachment points. Detailed Implementation

[0031] By referring to the attached figures Figures 1 to 8 This allows for the best understanding of various embodiments of the infant sleep system and its advantages. The elements in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather to emphasize the novel features and operating principles. Throughout the drawings, the same numbers are used for the same and corresponding parts in the various figures.

[0032] Furthermore, references to "an embodiment," "one embodiment," or "various embodiments," or any variations thereof, in the specification mean that a particular feature or aspect described in connection with a particular embodiment is included in at least one implementation. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," or variations thereof appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to their respective embodiments.

[0033] Now for reference Figure 1-5BThe illustration shows an embodiment of an infant sleep system 10. The sleep system 10 includes three main components that are installed in a cradle when assembled: a swaddle 12 having a front portion 12a and a rear portion 12b; a retaining strap 14 having attachment members 16 at its opposite lateral ends; and a plate 18 having attachment points 20 that can be complementaryly / detachably engaged with the attachment members 16.

[0034] like Figure 2B and Figure 4 As shown, the swaddle 12 comprises a single piece of fabric material sewn (or otherwise attached) to a rear portion 12b to form a pouch 22, such that an opening 24 is formed between the top edge 26 of the fabric material of the pouch 22 and the rear portion 12b, and an opening 28 is formed between the respective sides 30, 32 of the fabric material and the rear portion 12b. In various embodiments, this piece of fabric material may be generally square (as shown), generally rectangular, or have any other shape. The opening 28 is configured to receive a retaining strap 14 passing through it. In one embodiment, no opening 28 is formed along the entire junction between the rear portion 12b and the respective sides 30, 32.

[0035] Figure 3A and Figure 3B The image shows a retaining strap 14 and an attachment member 16 of an infant sleep system 10. The retaining strap 14 is attached to the attachment member 16 to secure the retaining strap 14 thereto. The retaining strap 14 is configured to help provide even support as the child moves to help resist any movement. In one embodiment, the retaining strap 14 includes a thin plastic sheet or reinforcing member on its inner / inner side for reinforcement / construction to increase strength and help prevent the retaining strap 14 from twisting and shifting.

[0036] Figure 4 The image shows an assembled baby sleeping swaddle 12, showing the rear portion 12b of the swaddle 12 and a retaining strap 14 secured thereto by a fabric bag 22. In one embodiment, the retaining strap 14 comprises a full-length elastic member extending from a corresponding attachment member 16 through the fabric material of the bag 22 (i.e., like a strap through a belt loop of trousers, wherein the retaining strap 14 is independent of and not attached to the fabric material). In another embodiment, the retaining strap 14 comprises two elastic segments extending from a corresponding attachment member 16 through the fabric material of the bag 22 and having an inwardly facing middle end secured to the swaddle.

[0037] Figure 5A and Figure 5BA panel 18 of an infant sleep system 10 is shown. In one embodiment, the panel 18 is a corrugated board that may be covered with a padding 34. In various embodiments, the panel 18 has a first attachment point 20 and a second attachment point 20 that form attachments to attachment members 16 for retaining straps 14. More specifically, in various embodiments, the attachment members 16 for retaining straps 14 include mating portions, and the attachment points 20 are configured to securely engage these mating portions. In some embodiments, these attachment points 20 are located generally at the center of the panel so that the infant can be placed in the cradle in either direction. In one embodiment, the panel 18 with attachment points 20 may be placed inside the cradle, on top of the cradle floor and under the cradle mattress or quilt. In one embodiment, the attachment points 20 include metal wires.

[0038] The board 18 serves the following purposes / functions: (1) the swaddle 12 and the baby sleep system 10 are for younger children who may not have reached the maximum age range suitable for the cradle; (2) when the baby is too big for the baby sleep system 10, the board allows the baby's caregiver to remove the baby sleep system and still continue to use the cradle; (3) if the consumer does not want to use the baby sleep system 10, then they can place the mattress in the cradle without the baby sleep system, which functions perfectly fine without the baby sleep system 10; and (4) in another embodiment, the attachment point 20 can be directly attached to the bottom of the cradle, thereby eliminating the need for the board 18 in the baby sleep system 10.

[0039] It should be understood that the sleep system 10 can be deployed in any environment where an infant can sleep. Therefore, while the above description covers its use with a cradle, the sleep system 10 can be used with other structures where an infant can sleep, such as a play area.

[0040] Now for reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 Another embodiment of the system includes an attachment member 16' configured to attach to a "C"-shaped clip at the end of the band 14. In this embodiment, the attachment member 16' has a first recess 36 for receiving an attachment point line 20 extending laterally from the plate below the pad 34, such as... Figure 7 As shown. In this case, the plate 18 and the pad 34 can be built into the cradle 37, that is, the plate 18 with the attachment point 20 includes the bottom of the cradle 37.

[0041] In another embodiment of the cradle 37, the board may not include attachment point 20. Alternatively, there may be no board, only padding 34. Figure 6 As shown, the attachment member 16' is provided with a second, larger recess 38, the height and depth of which are designed to receive the edge of the pad 34, which is slidably received therein, as... Figure 8 As shown.

[0042] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and the structure, dimensions and other structural and material details in the embodiments may vary.

[0043] Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the systems, apparatuses, and methods described herein without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, components of the systems and apparatuses may be integrated together or separated. Furthermore, the operation of the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein may be performed by more, fewer, or other components, and the described methods may include more, fewer, or other steps. Moreover, the steps may be performed in any suitable order. As used in this document, "each" means each member of a set or each member of a subset of a set.

[0044] Other embodiments of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the description and practice of the invention disclosed herein. While specific advantages have been set forth above, various embodiments may include some, none, or all of the listed advantages. It is intended that the above embodiments be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the appended claims. Furthermore, any feature disclosed in this specification should not be construed as an essential element, and therefore, no disclosed feature should be construed as part of the claimed invention unless specifically referenced in the claims. Moreover, it should be understood that any feature disclosed in any particular embodiment may be incorporated, in whole or in part, into any other disclosed embodiment.

[0045] In any interpretation of the appended claims, it should be noted that no claim or element thereof may be invoked or interpreted in accordance with 35 USC 112(f) unless the terms “means for…” or “steps for…” are expressly used in a particular claim.

[0046] Generally, any combination of the disclosed features, components, and methods described herein is possible. The steps of the method can be performed in any physically possible order.

[0047] While embodiments have been disclosed, it is not intended that one be limited thereto. Rather, the scope should be defined solely by the appended claims.

[0048] While various embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail, modifications and alterations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. However, it should be clearly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of this disclosure, as set forth in the following claims.

[0049] The foregoing discussion of this disclosure has been presented for illustrative and descriptive purposes. The foregoing is not intended to limit this disclosure to one or more of the forms disclosed herein. For example, in the detailed description above, various features of this disclosure have been combined in one or more embodiments for the purpose of simplification. This approach to disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed disclosure requires more features than expressly referenced in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive aspect lies in fewer than all features in a single embodiment of the foregoing disclosure. Therefore, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this detailed specification, each claim existing independently as a separate preferred embodiment of this disclosure.

[0050] Furthermore, while this disclosure includes descriptions of one or more embodiments and certain variations and modifications, other variations and modifications are also within the scope of this disclosure upon understanding it, for example, within the technical and knowledge scope of those skilled in the art. Its purpose is to obtain rights to include alternative embodiments, including claimed alternatives, interchangeable and / or equivalent structures, functions, scopes or steps, whether or not such alternatives, interchangeable and / or equivalent structures, functions or procedures are disclosed herein, and no patentable subject matter is intended to be disclosed.

Claims

1. A sleep system for infants, comprising: A support plate having a first attachment point and a second attachment point disposed on two lateral sides of the support plate; as well as A swaddle for wrapping an infant, the swaddle having a retaining strap fixed to the rear of the swaddle, the retaining strap having opposing lateral ends having a first attachment member and a second attachment member, the first attachment member and the second attachment member being configured to detachably engage with corresponding first attachment points and second attachment points, such that the infant wrapped in the swaddle remains supine.

2. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The attachment point is a line extending from the support plate.

3. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The support plate includes a pad.

4. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining straps are a first strap and a second strap that are fixed to the middle end of the rear of the swaddle.

5. The sleep system according to claim 4, wherein, The first and second belts are elastic elements.

6. The sleep system according to claim 5, wherein, Each of the retaining straps includes a reinforcing member to prevent the strap from twisting.

7. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining strap is secured to the back of the swaddle by a piece of material attached to a single strap at the back of the swaddle.

8. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining band includes reinforcing members to prevent the band from twisting.

9. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining band is an elastic element.

10. The sleep system according to claim 9, wherein, The retaining band includes reinforcing members to prevent the band from twisting.

11. The sleep system according to claim 1, wherein, The sleep system is placed in the cradle.

12. The sleep system according to claim 11, wherein, The cradle includes a mattress, wherein the board is placed under the mattress, and wherein the swaddle is placed on top of the mattress and attached to the board.

13. A cradle, comprising: A mattress for supporting a baby; It has a support plate; and A swaddle for wrapping an infant, the swaddle having a retaining strap attached to the rear of the swaddle, the retaining strap having opposing lateral ends having a first attachment member and a second attachment member, the first attachment member and the second attachment member being configured to detachably engage with corresponding first attachment points and second attachment points, such that the infant wrapped in the swaddle remains supine.

14. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein, The attachment component includes a "C"-shaped clip.

15. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein, The support plate also includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point extending from the support plate.

16. The cradle according to claim 15, wherein, The attachment member includes a "C"-shaped clip, which is configured with a recess for receiving the attachment point.

17. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein, The retaining band includes reinforcing members to prevent the band from twisting.

18. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein, The retaining straps are a first strap and a second strap that are fixed to the middle end of the rear of the swaddle.

19. The cradle according to claim 16, wherein, The first and second belts are elastic elements.

20. The cradle according to claim 13, wherein, The support plate is placed under the mattress, and the swaddle is placed on top of the mattress and attached to the plate.

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