Anti-scratch cushion for infants and toddlers

Abstract

To provide a scratch prevention cushion for an infant which can prevent scratches without applying stress to an infant as compared with a conventional one and without hindering the growth of the elbow and fingers because the elbow can be bent and the fingers can be freely moved.SOLUTION: A scratch prevention cushion for an infant has a skin member 2 and a filling member 3 housed in the skin member 2. The cushion has an annular shape having a through hole H for allowing the infant' arm to pass therethrough, and has a thickness equal to or larger than 3 cm in a radial direction from the through hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an anti-scratch cushion for infants. [Background technology]

[0002] Infants and young children may unconsciously scratch their faces due to itching, etc. In particular, in such cases, so-called "scratch wounds" are created, and further scratching can worsen the scratches.

[0003] Various ideas have been proposed to prevent such scratches, and one specific tool, for example, the following Non-Patent Document 1, discloses a mitten that is worn on the hands of infants to prevent them from scratching. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / store.ponparemall.com / bst-shop / goods / sjx692 / ?vos=afppmpvczzzzx00000005 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, even with these mittens, it is difficult to prevent children from scratching their faces, etc. Furthermore, because these mittens do not allow for free movement of the fingers, they are stressful for infants and have a negative impact on the development of their fingers. Furthermore, infants can remove the mittens themselves, making them ineffective.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide an anti-scratch cushion for infants that can prevent scratching without putting stress on infants and allowing them to bend their elbows and move their fingers freely, without hindering their growth. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention that solves the above problem is an anti-scratch cushion for infants and young children, which has an outer skin member and a filling member housed within the outer skin member, is annular in shape with a through hole through which the infant can pass their arm, and has a diameter of 3 cm or more from the through hole.

[0008] In addition, although not limited to this aspect, the thickness is preferably in the range of 3 cm to 10 cm.

[0009] In addition, in this respect, although not limited thereto, it is preferable that the outer cover member is a breathable fabric and the filling member is at least one of cotton, urethane sponge, and beads.

[0010] In addition, although not limited to this aspect, it is preferable that the outer covering member is made of resin and the filling member is made of air.

[0011] Furthermore, in this respect, although not limited thereto, it is preferable to have an annular elastic member disposed inside the outer cover member so as to surround the through-hole and apply a force in the direction of contraction of the through-hole.

[0012] Furthermore, although not limited to this aspect, it is preferable that the through hole and the annular shape are formed by joining one end and the other end of an outer skin member and a filling member that form a rod shape with a joining member, thereby forming an annular shape having a through hole.

[0013] In addition, although not limited to this aspect, it is preferable that the outer periphery of the outer cover member has a circular shape.

[0014] In addition, although not limited to this aspect, it is preferable that the outer periphery of the outer cover member has a polygonal shape. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] As described above, the present invention can provide an anti-scratch cushion for babies that can prevent scratches without putting stress on babies. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing the outline of the external appearance of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a front view of the exterior of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a rear view of the exterior of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a right side view of the exterior of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a left side view of the exterior of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a plan view of the external appearance of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a bottom view of the exterior of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic cross section of an anti-scratch cushion for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an outline of another example of the appearance of the anti-scratch cushion for infants according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an outline of another example of the appearance of the anti-scratch cushion for infants according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an outline of another example of the appearance of the anti-scratch cushion for infants according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an outline of another example of the appearance of the anti-scratch cushion for infants according to the embodiment. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an outline of another example of the appearance of the anti-scratch cushion for infants according to the embodiment. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the specific examples described in the following embodiments and examples.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of an anti-scratch cushion for infants (hereinafter referred to as "this cushion") 1 according to this embodiment, with FIG. 2 being a front view, FIG. 3 being a rear view, FIG. 4 being a right side view, FIG. 5 being a left side view, FIG. 6 being a top view, and FIG. 7 being a photograph showing the bottom view. Note that the front and back, right and left sides, and top and bottom views are shown symmetrically. Also, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a schematic cross section of this cushion 1 cut along a plane parallel to the front. As shown in these figures, this cushion 1 has an outer cover member 2 and a filling member 3 housed within the outer cover member 2, and is annular in shape with a through-hole H through which an infant's arm is passed, and has a diameter of 3 cm or more in the radial direction from the through-hole H.

[0019] In this cushion 1, by passing the infant's arm through the through hole H provided in the center, more specifically by attaching it to the upper arm or elbow, even if the infant tries to scratch their face, the thickness of this cushion 1 prevents the infant from bringing their forearm close to their face, and as a result, their fingertips cannot reach their face, preventing scratching. In addition, because this cushion 1 is filled with an elastic filling material and a soft filling material, it is soft and does not cause stress even when attached to the infant's upper arm.

[0020] In the present cushion 1, the outer cover member 1 determines the overall shape of the cushion and is used to house the filling member 3 inside. The present cushion 1 has a through-hole H formed therein, forming a ring shape.

[0021] Furthermore, although not limited to this, it is preferable that the outer cover member 2 of the cushion 1 be made of breathable fabric. This breathability has the advantage of preventing heat buildup and facilitating washing and drying of the entire cushion, including the filling member 3, if it gets dirty.

[0022] Furthermore, although not limited to this, it is preferable that the outer skin member 2 of the cushion 1 has a circular outer periphery as shown in the above figure. By making the outer skin member 2 circular, when the cushion 1 is worn, it is possible to maintain a roughly equal distance from the circumference of the infant's arm to the edge of the outer skin member, which has the effect of providing a stable feel when used. Note that examples of outer peripheries other than circular shapes can also be used, but this will be discussed later.

[0023] Furthermore, although not limited to this, the outer cover member 2 of the cushion 1 can be made of resin. When resin is used, there is an issue that breathability is hindered, unlike cloth, but there are advantages in that it can be filled with air, and although it depends on the filling material, it is possible to ensure elasticity due to the air, and when not in use, it can be deflated to store it in a small space.

[0024] Furthermore, although not limited to this, it is preferable that the cushion 1 has an annular elastic member E disposed inside the outer skin member 2 so as to surround the through-hole H and apply a force in the direction of contraction of the through-hole H. Here, it is preferable that the elastic member is, for example, a rubber band. By using a rubber band, it is possible to maintain an appropriate contraction and repulsion force. An example of this case is as shown in Figure 8 above.

[0025] In this cushion, instead of providing an elastic member inside the outer skin member 2, a tightening string member S is arranged along the through-hole H, and by tightening the tightening string member S, the size of the through-hole H can be adjusted to fit the size of the baby's arm. An image of this configuration is shown in Figure 9. In this configuration, although not limited to this, for example, pleats F for threading a string through can be provided on the inside of the outer skin member 2, and pleat holes can be formed in these pleats through which the tightening string member S can be threaded, thereby ensuring stable support. Unlike the above-mentioned elastic member, this configuration has the advantage that the tightening strength can be adjusted to fit the thickness of the baby's arm.

[0026] In addition, in the present cushion 1, the filling member 3 is housed within the outer cover member 2 as described above, and is used to adjust the width and thickness of the outer cover member 2. By filling the filling member 3, the present cushion 1 can maintain its shape.

[0027] The filling member 3 is preferably at least one of cotton, urethane sponge, and beads. When it is cotton, it is possible to maintain a moderate elasticity and softness, and the elasticity and softness can be adjusted by changing the amount of cotton used. Furthermore, when the outer cover member 2 is breathable, the cotton does not impede the breathability. Furthermore, when beads are used, they are less elastic, but they can flexibly change shape within the limits of the outer cover member 2. This flexible shape change allows the shape to change without stress in accordance with the movement of the baby's arm.

[0028] When the outer cover member 2 is made of resin, the filling member 3 may be air as described above. By using air, the internal filling member 3 does not get dirty, and when the cushion 1 is not in use, the air can be released to make it smaller and easier to store without taking up too much space.

[0029] The cushion 1 is annular, with a through-hole H through which an infant's arm passes, and has a diameter of 3 cm or more from the through-hole H. Here, "radial direction" refers to the direction away from the center of a straight line drawn through the center of the through-hole H when viewed from the front of the cushion. "Thickness" refers to the distance from the edge of the through-hole H to the edge of the outer cover 1 in the radial direction. A thickness of 3 cm or more ensures that, when an infant's arm is placed on the upper arm, even if the infant bends their forearm at the elbow and tries to scratch their face, their fingertips cannot reach their face. However, if the thickness is too thick, the infant's arm may rise too high above the sleeping surface, resulting in an excessively elevated arm position. Therefore, a thickness of 10 cm or less is preferable. This thickness can be adjusted by adjusting the dimensions of the outer cover 2 and the amount of filling material 3.

[0030] Furthermore, the thickness of the cushion 1 is preferably in the range of 3 cm to 10 cm. Here, "thickness" refers to the vertical length of the cushion when viewed from the front, specifically the length between the top and bottom ends of the outer cover member 2 as shown in Figure 4. Similar to the thickness mentioned above, a thickness of 3 cm or more can provide the effect of preventing an infant from reaching their face even if they bend their forearm at the elbow to scratch their face. However, if the thickness is too thick, the infant's arm will be too high above the sleeping surface, resulting in an excessively elevated arm position. Therefore, a thickness of 10 cm or less is preferable. This thickness can be adjusted by the dimensions of the outer cover member 2 and the amount of filling material 3.

[0031] However, it is preferable that the outer periphery of the outer cover member 2 of the cushion 1 is not only circular as described above, but also polygonal. Images of this case are shown in Figures 10 and 11. Figure 10 shows a triangular shape, and Figure 11 shows a rectangular shape. A polygonal shape has the advantage of stabilizing the installation along its edges. Furthermore, there is no limitation as long as it is a polygonal shape, and although the above figures show examples of triangles and rectangles, it goes without saying that other polygonal shapes are also applicable.

[0032] In the present cushion 1, although not limited thereto, it is preferable that the through-hole H and the annular shape are formed by joining one end of a rod-shaped outer skin member and a filling member with a joining member to form an annular shape having a through-hole. An outline of this case is shown in Fig. 12.

[0033] Here, the "jointing member" can be a combination of a button and buttonhole, etc. This allows the button to be removed when not in use and rolled up for compact storage, while when in use, the buttonholes can be fitted together to form a ring shape.

[0034] Furthermore, the joining member is a joining member that joins one end to the other, but by using a hook-and-loop fastener and forming a hook or loop at one end and a loop or hook around the other end or the outer cover member, there is an advantage that it is possible to form a ring with the desired size of through-hole H. An image of this case is shown in Figure 13.

[0035] As described above, this cushion is an anti-scratch cushion for infants that can prevent scratching without causing stress to infants. More specifically, by passing the infant's arm through the through-hole H provided in the center, or more specifically by attaching it to the upper arm, the thickness of this cushion 1 prevents the infant from bringing their forearm close to their face even if they try to scratch their face, and as a result, their fingertips cannot reach their face, preventing scratching. Furthermore, because this cushion 1 is filled with an elastic filling material and a soft filling material, it is soft and does not cause stress even when attached to the infant's upper arm. [Industrial Applicability]

[0036] The present invention has industrial applicability as an anti-scratch cushion for infants and young children.

Claims

1. an outer cover member and a filling member housed within the outer cover member; An anti-scratch cushion for infants having a ring-shaped through-hole formed therein through which an infant's arm is passed, the cushion having a diameter of 3 cm or more from the through-hole in a radial direction, The cushion for preventing scratching of infants and young children has an annular member disposed inside the outer cover member so as to surround the through-hole.

2. A device comprising: an outer cover member; and a filling member housed within the outer cover member; An anti-scratch cushion for infants having a ring-shaped through-hole formed therein through which an infant's arm is passed, the cushion having a diameter of 3 cm or more from the through-hole in a radial direction, The through hole and the ring-shaped member are formed by joining one end of the outer skin member and the filling member, which form a rod shape, with a joining member to form a ring-shaped member having a through hole.

3. 3. The anti-scratch cushion for infants according to claim 1, which has a thickness in the range of 3 cm to 10 cm.

4. 3. The cushion for preventing scratching of infants according to claim 1, wherein the outer cover member is made of breathable fabric, and the filling member is made of at least one of cotton, urethane sponge, and beads.

5. 3. The cushion for preventing scratching of infants according to claim 1, wherein the outer cover member is made of resin and the filling member is made of air.

6. 3. The cushion for preventing scratching of infants according to claim 1, wherein the outer cover member has a circular outer periphery.

7. 3. The cushion for preventing scratching of infants according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the outer cover member has a polygonal outer periphery.

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