CA2191660A1 - Maternity coat and baby carrier - Google Patents
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An improved baby carrier-coat system. The coat now has two main parts: a double-hooded outer weatherproof covering and an inner pile coat for warmth. The pile coat can be removed and worn separately if the weather is not too cold. The hood system ensures an adequate flow of fresh air to the baby by using a mesh netting to direct air to the baby. The system also has a vest that comes to the waist so that it can be worn separately. The vest includes two covered feeding slots to allow for breast feeding without having to remove the vest, or the baby from the carrier.
The baby carrier can be tied on in one design or FASTEX clips and pulls can be used to make putting the carrier on even easier. A zipper has been added to the carrier so that the center of the baby carrier seat can be opened to put the baby in or to remove the baby from the carrier without having to remove carrier entirely. I have also added pockets to the baby carrier so that small item or a bottle may be carried. The mother can wear the vest and pile coat; the vest and outer coat; or the vest, pile and outer coat together. These combinations increase the range of options for the coat.
The baby carrier can be tied on in one design or FASTEX clips and pulls can be used to make putting the carrier on even easier. A zipper has been added to the carrier so that the center of the baby carrier seat can be opened to put the baby in or to remove the baby from the carrier without having to remove carrier entirely. I have also added pockets to the baby carrier so that small item or a bottle may be carried. The mother can wear the vest and pile coat; the vest and outer coat; or the vest, pile and outer coat together. These combinations increase the range of options for the coat.
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``~ 2191660 Maternity Coat and Baby carrier This invention relates to devices for carrying babies and particularly to coats for covering devices for carrying babies.
Background of the Invention Since the beginning of time women have carried their babies using many techniques and devices. These baby carriers have worked well within their limitations. Most baby carriers, for example, do not provide any integrated coverings to protect babies during cold weather. In many cases, people have used blankets or extra large, ill-fitting coats to protect the baby. These makeshift garments can cause problems for the mother and child. For example, to keep the mother adequately warm, the coat can be too snug, which tends to cut off air to the child. To give the child sufficient air flow, the mother may have to keep the coat loosely closed, thereby letting in too much cold air. These solutions also do not permit the baby to be carried conveniently. Most times, the baby is carried on the back, with no ability to place the baby in front of the mother.
To solve this problem, I developed my first invention, which was patented as U. S. Patent 4,606,078. In this invention, I developed a large coat that has a double sized rear hood and a built in auxiliary hood in the front collar. The coat is used in conjunction with two additional pieces:
an inner vest and a tie-on baby carrier. In its full use, the mother first puts on the vest, which was originally designed as a short vest that covered the neck and shoulders. Elastic ties under the arms hold the vest on the mother. The vest has a hood to protect the mother's hair from the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back. The baby can then be placed in the child carrier portion which can be tied to the mother so that the baby can be carried on her back or her front. Finally, the coat is put on. If the baby is carried on the back, the double hood is raised. This hood covers both the baby and the mother. A number of grommeted air holes are provided to give the baby sufficient air. If the baby is placed on the mother's front, the auxiliary hood in the collar can be deployed to cover the baby's head. In this way, the baby and mother are protected from the weather. The mother is now free to engage in outdoor activities secure in the knowledge that her baby is protected.
Sl~mm~ry of the Invention Despite the significant advantages my original coat provided, I have developed a number of improvements, which are the subjects of this present application. All the teachings of my former patent are incorporated herein by reference.
Improvements have been made to the coat, baby carrier and vest.
These will be discussed in turn.
Background of the Invention Since the beginning of time women have carried their babies using many techniques and devices. These baby carriers have worked well within their limitations. Most baby carriers, for example, do not provide any integrated coverings to protect babies during cold weather. In many cases, people have used blankets or extra large, ill-fitting coats to protect the baby. These makeshift garments can cause problems for the mother and child. For example, to keep the mother adequately warm, the coat can be too snug, which tends to cut off air to the child. To give the child sufficient air flow, the mother may have to keep the coat loosely closed, thereby letting in too much cold air. These solutions also do not permit the baby to be carried conveniently. Most times, the baby is carried on the back, with no ability to place the baby in front of the mother.
To solve this problem, I developed my first invention, which was patented as U. S. Patent 4,606,078. In this invention, I developed a large coat that has a double sized rear hood and a built in auxiliary hood in the front collar. The coat is used in conjunction with two additional pieces:
an inner vest and a tie-on baby carrier. In its full use, the mother first puts on the vest, which was originally designed as a short vest that covered the neck and shoulders. Elastic ties under the arms hold the vest on the mother. The vest has a hood to protect the mother's hair from the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back. The baby can then be placed in the child carrier portion which can be tied to the mother so that the baby can be carried on her back or her front. Finally, the coat is put on. If the baby is carried on the back, the double hood is raised. This hood covers both the baby and the mother. A number of grommeted air holes are provided to give the baby sufficient air. If the baby is placed on the mother's front, the auxiliary hood in the collar can be deployed to cover the baby's head. In this way, the baby and mother are protected from the weather. The mother is now free to engage in outdoor activities secure in the knowledge that her baby is protected.
Sl~mm~ry of the Invention Despite the significant advantages my original coat provided, I have developed a number of improvements, which are the subjects of this present application. All the teachings of my former patent are incorporated herein by reference.
Improvements have been made to the coat, baby carrier and vest.
These will be discussed in turn.
For the coat, I have replaced the original design with new materials.
The coat now has two main parts: an outer weatherproof covering and an inner pile coat for warmth. The pile coat can be removed, creating two separate garments that can be worn separately or together, depending on the weather conditions. The hood system has been improved to increase the flow of fresh air to the baby when the baby is carried on the back. The grommeted air holes have been replaced by a mesh netting that has more area than the holes, thereby ensuring plenty of airflow for the baby, The vest has been redesigned to make it a stand alone garment as well. I have lengthened the vest to make it full sized. Two covered feeding slots have been added to allow for breast feeding without having to remove the vest. This makes the garment even more practical. When the baby is carried in the front, feeding is now no problem; especially if the mother is engaged in outdoor sports activity. At minus 20 degrees, it can be cold to bare your bosom to feed your infant.
The baby carrier has been improved in several ways. The original carrier was tied on. Although this design works well, in one design the ties have been replaced with clips and pulls to make putting the carrier on even easier. A zipper has been added to the carrier so that the center of the baby carrier seat can be opened to put the baby in or to remove the baby from the carrier without having to remove carrier entirely. I have also ~ 2 1 9 1 660 added pockets to the baby carrier so that small item or a bottle may be carrled.
These improvements have expanded the abilities of the original invention. Now the mother can use the carrier by itself, and can easily carry the items she may need. Moreover, because the vest is full length, the carrier and vest can be worn in cooler weather, without having to wear the coat. Now the mother can wear the vest and pile coat; the vest and outer coat; or the vest, pile and outer coat together. These combinations increase the range of options for the coat.
Finally, the coat system can be purchased while the mother is expecting. The coat can be comfortably worn during late pregnancy and then can be used until the mother no longer wishes to carry the baby.
It is an object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system by providing an outer coat shell with a removable inner jacket.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has improved ventilation for the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has an inner vest that protects the mother's shoulders and enables the mother to breast feed the baby while wearing the coat.
It is yet a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has an improved baby carrier that has a zipper in the center of the seat to enable the mother to easily move the baby in and out of the baby carrier without having to remove the baby carrier.
It is yet a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that uses quick release clips for the baby carrier straps that make putting the baby carrier on and taking the baby carrier off, easy and convenient.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a front view of my original coat as prior art.
Figure 2 is a front view of the new outer shell for my coat.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of my original coat with the hoods deployed, as prior art.
Figure 4 a perspective inside view of my new outer shell, with the hoods deployed.
Figure 5 is a perspective inside view of my new pile jacket for the coat.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the new hood showing my new ventilation system.
Figure 6a is a cross-sectional view of the mesh screen ventilation system taken along the lines 6a-6a of fig. 6.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of my original vest, with the hood deployed, as prior art.
Figure 8 is a perspective view of my new vest, with the hood deployed.
Figure 8a is a detail view of my new vest showing the new feeding flap open, ready for feeding.
Figure 8b is a detail view of my new vest showing the burp bib in place.
Figure 9 is a modeled front view of my original vest, as prior art.
Figure 10 is a modeled side view of my original vest, as prior art.
Pigure 11 is a modeled front view of my new vest.
Figure 12 is a modeled side view of my new vest.
Figure 13 is a back view of my original baby carrier, as prior art.
Figure 14 is a back view of my new baby carrier, showing tie straps.
Figure 15 is a side view of my new baby carrier, showing tie straps.
Figure 16 is a back view of my new baby carrier showing fastening clips.
Figure 17 is a side view of my new baby carrier showing fastening clips.
Figure 18 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the tie straps tied with the baby carrier secured to the model's front.
Figure 19 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the tie straps tied with the baby carrier secured to the models back.
Pigure 20 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the fastening clips fàstened with the baby carrier secured to the model's front.
Figure 21 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the fastening clips fastened with the baby carrier secured to the models back.
Detailed Description of the Invention In my original design, which is detailed in U. S. Patent 4,606,078 incorporated herein by reference, my child carrier system has three parts: a coat 100 (fig. 1); a vest 101, (fig. 7); and a baby carrier 102 (fig. 13). I have added several improvements to this basic design, which will be discussed below. I will begin with the coat 100.
The Coat Figures 1 and 3 show my original coat 100. This coat 100 has fabric panels 1 and 2, sleeves 3, a hood system 4 and elastic cuffs 5, as discussed in my previous patent. The original coat 100 has a detachable inner lining 6 (see fig. 3) that has a back panel 7 and two front panels 8, and no sleeves.
This inner lining 6 was secured in the coat 100 by snaps 120 or other fasteners. The coat 100 also has a belt 9 that can help support a baby being 2~91660 carried. The belt 9 can also be used to gather the coat 100 when the wearer is not carrying a baby. Referring now to fig. 2 and 4, the major change to the outer coat 200 is the use of cuffs 10 that are thin elastic bands rather than the cotton elastic cuffs. The cuffs 21 of the new inner jacket 201 (discussed below) are now designed to pass through the cuff bands 10 on the outer coat 200. The inner coat cuffs 21 are then sealed by the elastic band cuffs 10 on the outer coat 200.
Referring now to figure 4, the interior 210 of my new outer coat 200 is shown. This view shows the coat 200 without the inner liner 201 and with the hood 30 deployed. The outer coat 201 can be worn without the liner as weather conditions permit.
Referring now to fig. 5, the inner liner 201 of the coat 200 is now a full jacket made of pile or similar fabric. The new jacket 201 has a back panel 22, and two front panels 23 as shown. The jacket 201 also has a pair of sleeves 24 and cuffs 21, as discussed above. By replacing the inner lining 6 with the removable jacket 201, the system has been expanded so that the mother can wear the coat 200, and the lining 201 in the coldest weather.
She can also wear either the coat shell 200 or the jacket 201 separately, as the weather dictates.
Figures 3, 6 and 6a show improvements to my hood 30. In my original design, my hood system 4 provides a way to cover both the baby and the mother, whether the baby is carried on the mother's back or front.
In the case of the baby being carried on the mother's front, there is plenty of ventilation through the neck of the coat 100. To provide air for the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back, I added a number of grommeted air holes in the hood 31 (see fig. 3). I have improved this air delivery system by replacing the grommeted holes 31 with a mesh screen 35 as shown in figs. 6 and 6a. The mesh screen 35 has a cover 36 formed on the outside of the coat 200 as shown. This cover 36 prevents water and other foreign objects from entering the coat 200 through the screen 35.
However, the cover 36 does not interfere with air flow into and out of the coat 200.
The Vest Referring now to figures 7-12, details of the vests 101 and 202 are shown. Figures, 7, 9 and 10 shows my original vest 101. The original vest 101 was intended to cover the mother's shoulders to keep her warm when the top of the coat 100 was open due to carrying the baby in the front. The vest 101 also has a hood 103, to protect the mother's hair when carrying the baby on her back. Because I originally envisioned the vest 101 to serve these limited purposes, I kept the length short. I also used elastic bands 104 to fit the vest 101 around the arms instead of closing the front and back panels with seams. The vest was closed with snaps 105 as shown.
Figure 8 shows my new vest 202. In this design, I have made the vest 202 full length and have closed the vest with seams 50 as shown. The vest 202 is closed with a zipper 55, rather than the snaps 105 I used in my original design. I have also added slit pockets 56 to the front panels for convenience when the vest 202 is worn by itself. In this way, the vest 202 can now be worn as a separate garment under appropriate weather conditions. Moreover, by increasing the length of the vest 202, I can now place two feeding slots 60 on the front of the vest 202. Each feeding slot 60 is covered by a pile flap 61, secured to the top of the on the front panels as shown. The pile flaps 61 are secured by zippers 62 as shown. Note that the bottoms 63 of the pile flaps 61 are not closed so that the flaps 61 can be pulled over for feeding as shown in fig. 8a. The feeding slots 60 allow the mother to breast feed the baby easily and conveniently when the baby is carried on the mother's front, without having to remove the vest 202 or the coat 200. Of course, it is important for the mother to wear a suitable blouse with the vest 202, i. e., on that can accommodate the feeding slots 60, when wearing the vest 202 during feeding periods.
Referring now to figure 8b, I have also included a removable burp bib 68 to protect the fabric against baby's liquid burps. The burp bib 68 is secured by two buttons 69 as shown. Figure 11 and 12 show the new vest 202 as modeled.
The Baby Carrier Referring now to figs. 13-21, details of my baby carrier 203 are shown. Figure 13 shows the original baby carrier 102. The carrier 102 has two long, padded straps 110, a seat 111, a patch pocket 112, a padded waist band 113, and two loops 114, as shown. The improved the baby carrier 203 is shown in figs 14-20. Figure 14 shows the back of one embodiment of the new baby carrier 203. Figure 15 is a side view of the new carrier 203 with the tie straps 70 passing through the loops 114. Note, that in this design, the long tie straps 70 remain. The seat 71 has been modified by removing the large central patch pocket 112 and placing a center zipper 74 down the length of the seat 71 as shown. The zipper 74 allows the mother to put the carrier 203 on with the baby out of the carrier 203. The zipper 74 can then be opened and the baby can be placed in the seat 71 and held until the zipper 74is closed. Of course, as in my previous design, the baby can be placed in the carrier 203 first and then the carrier 203 can be tied on. The zipper 74 makes it more convenient to use. Not only can the carrier 203 be tied on easier, the baby can be removed from the carrier 203 for diaper changing, for example, with minimum effort and difficulty. In place of the large patch pocket 112, I now have two smaller pockets 76 placed on either side of the zipper 74 as shown. These pockets 76 can hold a variety of small items.
Figures 18 and 19 show the baby carrier tied on the front and back using a knot 90 to secure the straps 70 together.
Referring now to figs. 16,17, 20, and 21, I have also provided an option for the straps 70. Instead of knotting the straps 70, as shown in figs.
18 and 19, clips 80 such as FASTEX clips, manufactured by FASTEX of Des Plaines, Il (see U. S. Patent Nos. 4,150,464 and 4,171,555), can be used to secure the baby carrier 203 to the mother. These clips 80 are a mating set of clips, that can be open and closed as desired. Of course, other similar fasteners can be also used. Use of the clips 80 makes putting the carrier 203 on and off much more convenient. Figures 20 and 21 show the baby carrier 203 used with the clips 80.
The present disclosure should not be construed in any limited sense other than that limited by the scope of the claims having regard to the teachings herein and the prior art being apparent with the preferred form of the invention disclosed herein and which reveals details of structure of a prefelled form necessary for a better understanding of the invention and may be subject to change by skilled persons within the scope of the invention without departing from the concept thereof.
The coat now has two main parts: an outer weatherproof covering and an inner pile coat for warmth. The pile coat can be removed, creating two separate garments that can be worn separately or together, depending on the weather conditions. The hood system has been improved to increase the flow of fresh air to the baby when the baby is carried on the back. The grommeted air holes have been replaced by a mesh netting that has more area than the holes, thereby ensuring plenty of airflow for the baby, The vest has been redesigned to make it a stand alone garment as well. I have lengthened the vest to make it full sized. Two covered feeding slots have been added to allow for breast feeding without having to remove the vest. This makes the garment even more practical. When the baby is carried in the front, feeding is now no problem; especially if the mother is engaged in outdoor sports activity. At minus 20 degrees, it can be cold to bare your bosom to feed your infant.
The baby carrier has been improved in several ways. The original carrier was tied on. Although this design works well, in one design the ties have been replaced with clips and pulls to make putting the carrier on even easier. A zipper has been added to the carrier so that the center of the baby carrier seat can be opened to put the baby in or to remove the baby from the carrier without having to remove carrier entirely. I have also ~ 2 1 9 1 660 added pockets to the baby carrier so that small item or a bottle may be carrled.
These improvements have expanded the abilities of the original invention. Now the mother can use the carrier by itself, and can easily carry the items she may need. Moreover, because the vest is full length, the carrier and vest can be worn in cooler weather, without having to wear the coat. Now the mother can wear the vest and pile coat; the vest and outer coat; or the vest, pile and outer coat together. These combinations increase the range of options for the coat.
Finally, the coat system can be purchased while the mother is expecting. The coat can be comfortably worn during late pregnancy and then can be used until the mother no longer wishes to carry the baby.
It is an object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system by providing an outer coat shell with a removable inner jacket.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has improved ventilation for the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has an inner vest that protects the mother's shoulders and enables the mother to breast feed the baby while wearing the coat.
It is yet a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that has an improved baby carrier that has a zipper in the center of the seat to enable the mother to easily move the baby in and out of the baby carrier without having to remove the baby carrier.
It is yet a further object of this invention to provide an improved baby carrier coat system that uses quick release clips for the baby carrier straps that make putting the baby carrier on and taking the baby carrier off, easy and convenient.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a front view of my original coat as prior art.
Figure 2 is a front view of the new outer shell for my coat.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of my original coat with the hoods deployed, as prior art.
Figure 4 a perspective inside view of my new outer shell, with the hoods deployed.
Figure 5 is a perspective inside view of my new pile jacket for the coat.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the new hood showing my new ventilation system.
Figure 6a is a cross-sectional view of the mesh screen ventilation system taken along the lines 6a-6a of fig. 6.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of my original vest, with the hood deployed, as prior art.
Figure 8 is a perspective view of my new vest, with the hood deployed.
Figure 8a is a detail view of my new vest showing the new feeding flap open, ready for feeding.
Figure 8b is a detail view of my new vest showing the burp bib in place.
Figure 9 is a modeled front view of my original vest, as prior art.
Figure 10 is a modeled side view of my original vest, as prior art.
Pigure 11 is a modeled front view of my new vest.
Figure 12 is a modeled side view of my new vest.
Figure 13 is a back view of my original baby carrier, as prior art.
Figure 14 is a back view of my new baby carrier, showing tie straps.
Figure 15 is a side view of my new baby carrier, showing tie straps.
Figure 16 is a back view of my new baby carrier showing fastening clips.
Figure 17 is a side view of my new baby carrier showing fastening clips.
Figure 18 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the tie straps tied with the baby carrier secured to the model's front.
Figure 19 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the tie straps tied with the baby carrier secured to the models back.
Pigure 20 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the fastening clips fàstened with the baby carrier secured to the model's front.
Figure 21 is a modeled view of the baby carrier showing the fastening clips fastened with the baby carrier secured to the models back.
Detailed Description of the Invention In my original design, which is detailed in U. S. Patent 4,606,078 incorporated herein by reference, my child carrier system has three parts: a coat 100 (fig. 1); a vest 101, (fig. 7); and a baby carrier 102 (fig. 13). I have added several improvements to this basic design, which will be discussed below. I will begin with the coat 100.
The Coat Figures 1 and 3 show my original coat 100. This coat 100 has fabric panels 1 and 2, sleeves 3, a hood system 4 and elastic cuffs 5, as discussed in my previous patent. The original coat 100 has a detachable inner lining 6 (see fig. 3) that has a back panel 7 and two front panels 8, and no sleeves.
This inner lining 6 was secured in the coat 100 by snaps 120 or other fasteners. The coat 100 also has a belt 9 that can help support a baby being 2~91660 carried. The belt 9 can also be used to gather the coat 100 when the wearer is not carrying a baby. Referring now to fig. 2 and 4, the major change to the outer coat 200 is the use of cuffs 10 that are thin elastic bands rather than the cotton elastic cuffs. The cuffs 21 of the new inner jacket 201 (discussed below) are now designed to pass through the cuff bands 10 on the outer coat 200. The inner coat cuffs 21 are then sealed by the elastic band cuffs 10 on the outer coat 200.
Referring now to figure 4, the interior 210 of my new outer coat 200 is shown. This view shows the coat 200 without the inner liner 201 and with the hood 30 deployed. The outer coat 201 can be worn without the liner as weather conditions permit.
Referring now to fig. 5, the inner liner 201 of the coat 200 is now a full jacket made of pile or similar fabric. The new jacket 201 has a back panel 22, and two front panels 23 as shown. The jacket 201 also has a pair of sleeves 24 and cuffs 21, as discussed above. By replacing the inner lining 6 with the removable jacket 201, the system has been expanded so that the mother can wear the coat 200, and the lining 201 in the coldest weather.
She can also wear either the coat shell 200 or the jacket 201 separately, as the weather dictates.
Figures 3, 6 and 6a show improvements to my hood 30. In my original design, my hood system 4 provides a way to cover both the baby and the mother, whether the baby is carried on the mother's back or front.
In the case of the baby being carried on the mother's front, there is plenty of ventilation through the neck of the coat 100. To provide air for the baby when the baby is carried on the mother's back, I added a number of grommeted air holes in the hood 31 (see fig. 3). I have improved this air delivery system by replacing the grommeted holes 31 with a mesh screen 35 as shown in figs. 6 and 6a. The mesh screen 35 has a cover 36 formed on the outside of the coat 200 as shown. This cover 36 prevents water and other foreign objects from entering the coat 200 through the screen 35.
However, the cover 36 does not interfere with air flow into and out of the coat 200.
The Vest Referring now to figures 7-12, details of the vests 101 and 202 are shown. Figures, 7, 9 and 10 shows my original vest 101. The original vest 101 was intended to cover the mother's shoulders to keep her warm when the top of the coat 100 was open due to carrying the baby in the front. The vest 101 also has a hood 103, to protect the mother's hair when carrying the baby on her back. Because I originally envisioned the vest 101 to serve these limited purposes, I kept the length short. I also used elastic bands 104 to fit the vest 101 around the arms instead of closing the front and back panels with seams. The vest was closed with snaps 105 as shown.
Figure 8 shows my new vest 202. In this design, I have made the vest 202 full length and have closed the vest with seams 50 as shown. The vest 202 is closed with a zipper 55, rather than the snaps 105 I used in my original design. I have also added slit pockets 56 to the front panels for convenience when the vest 202 is worn by itself. In this way, the vest 202 can now be worn as a separate garment under appropriate weather conditions. Moreover, by increasing the length of the vest 202, I can now place two feeding slots 60 on the front of the vest 202. Each feeding slot 60 is covered by a pile flap 61, secured to the top of the on the front panels as shown. The pile flaps 61 are secured by zippers 62 as shown. Note that the bottoms 63 of the pile flaps 61 are not closed so that the flaps 61 can be pulled over for feeding as shown in fig. 8a. The feeding slots 60 allow the mother to breast feed the baby easily and conveniently when the baby is carried on the mother's front, without having to remove the vest 202 or the coat 200. Of course, it is important for the mother to wear a suitable blouse with the vest 202, i. e., on that can accommodate the feeding slots 60, when wearing the vest 202 during feeding periods.
Referring now to figure 8b, I have also included a removable burp bib 68 to protect the fabric against baby's liquid burps. The burp bib 68 is secured by two buttons 69 as shown. Figure 11 and 12 show the new vest 202 as modeled.
The Baby Carrier Referring now to figs. 13-21, details of my baby carrier 203 are shown. Figure 13 shows the original baby carrier 102. The carrier 102 has two long, padded straps 110, a seat 111, a patch pocket 112, a padded waist band 113, and two loops 114, as shown. The improved the baby carrier 203 is shown in figs 14-20. Figure 14 shows the back of one embodiment of the new baby carrier 203. Figure 15 is a side view of the new carrier 203 with the tie straps 70 passing through the loops 114. Note, that in this design, the long tie straps 70 remain. The seat 71 has been modified by removing the large central patch pocket 112 and placing a center zipper 74 down the length of the seat 71 as shown. The zipper 74 allows the mother to put the carrier 203 on with the baby out of the carrier 203. The zipper 74 can then be opened and the baby can be placed in the seat 71 and held until the zipper 74is closed. Of course, as in my previous design, the baby can be placed in the carrier 203 first and then the carrier 203 can be tied on. The zipper 74 makes it more convenient to use. Not only can the carrier 203 be tied on easier, the baby can be removed from the carrier 203 for diaper changing, for example, with minimum effort and difficulty. In place of the large patch pocket 112, I now have two smaller pockets 76 placed on either side of the zipper 74 as shown. These pockets 76 can hold a variety of small items.
Figures 18 and 19 show the baby carrier tied on the front and back using a knot 90 to secure the straps 70 together.
Referring now to figs. 16,17, 20, and 21, I have also provided an option for the straps 70. Instead of knotting the straps 70, as shown in figs.
18 and 19, clips 80 such as FASTEX clips, manufactured by FASTEX of Des Plaines, Il (see U. S. Patent Nos. 4,150,464 and 4,171,555), can be used to secure the baby carrier 203 to the mother. These clips 80 are a mating set of clips, that can be open and closed as desired. Of course, other similar fasteners can be also used. Use of the clips 80 makes putting the carrier 203 on and off much more convenient. Figures 20 and 21 show the baby carrier 203 used with the clips 80.
The present disclosure should not be construed in any limited sense other than that limited by the scope of the claims having regard to the teachings herein and the prior art being apparent with the preferred form of the invention disclosed herein and which reveals details of structure of a prefelled form necessary for a better understanding of the invention and may be subject to change by skilled persons within the scope of the invention without departing from the concept thereof.
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1. A garment for enabling a woman to breast feed a baby comprising: a hooded vest, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest;
and a pair of pile covers, removably attached to said hooded vest, covering said pair of feeding slots.
and a pair of pile covers, removably attached to said hooded vest, covering said pair of feeding slots.
2. A coat, suitable to fit over two persons, a first person being a wearer of the coat and a second person being smaller than, and is carried by, said first person comprising:
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person; and b) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person; and b) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
3. A coat, suitable to fit over two persons, a first person being a wearer of the coat and a second person being smaller than, and is carried by, said first person comprising:
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person, said garment body having a top, a bottom, a front and a back;
b) a collar, fixedly attached to the top of said garment body, said collar having an inner collar panel, and an outer collar panel, said inner collar panel and said outer collar panel having a top and a bottom such that the bottoms of said inner and outer collar panel are attached to said garment body;
c) means for temporarily fastening the top of said inner collar panel to said outer collar panel;
d) a deployable front hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable front hood being attached to said collar about the front of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable front hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable front hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the front of said first person;
e) a deployable back hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable back hood being attached to said collar about in the back of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable back hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable back hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the back of said first person; and f) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person, said garment body having a top, a bottom, a front and a back;
b) a collar, fixedly attached to the top of said garment body, said collar having an inner collar panel, and an outer collar panel, said inner collar panel and said outer collar panel having a top and a bottom such that the bottoms of said inner and outer collar panel are attached to said garment body;
c) means for temporarily fastening the top of said inner collar panel to said outer collar panel;
d) a deployable front hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable front hood being attached to said collar about the front of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable front hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable front hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the front of said first person;
e) a deployable back hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable back hood being attached to said collar about in the back of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable back hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable back hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the back of said first person; and f) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
4. The coat of claim 3 further comprising a baby carrier, worn underneath said coat, by which said second person may be carried by said first person.
5. The coat of claim 3 wherein said hooded vest further comprises a feeding bib, removably attached to said hooded vest; and means for retaining said feeding bib on said hooded vest.
6. The coat of claim 3 wherein said pair of feeding slots comprise: a pair of slits formed in said hooded vest in an approximate location corresponding to a human female's chest; each slit having a pile flap attached thereto to close and cover said slits when said slits are not in use.
7. The coat of claim 4 wherein said baby carrier comprises:
a) a trapezoidal seat, having a back said back being cut into two separate panels;
b) a closure means for opening and closing said back of said trapezoidal seat;
c) a pair of straps, fixedly attached to said trapezoidal seat and extending outwardly therefrom; and d) means for securing said pair of straps about said first person such that said baby carrier is positioned securely on said first person for carrying said second person.
a) a trapezoidal seat, having a back said back being cut into two separate panels;
b) a closure means for opening and closing said back of said trapezoidal seat;
c) a pair of straps, fixedly attached to said trapezoidal seat and extending outwardly therefrom; and d) means for securing said pair of straps about said first person such that said baby carrier is positioned securely on said first person for carrying said second person.
8. The coat of claim 7 wherein said means for securing said pair of straps comprise a pair of loops connected to said trapezoidal seat and being oppositely disposed thereon, such that said pair of straps pass through said loops; and a means for restraining said pair of straps to retain said pair of straps about the first person.
9. The coat of claim 8 wherein the means for restraining said pair of straps comprise a knot formed by tying the straps together.
10. The coat of claim 8 wherein the means for restraining said pair of straps comprise a mating set of clips adjustably attached to said pair of straps.
11. A coat, suitable to fit over two persons, a first person being a wearer of the coat and a second person being smaller than, and is carried by, said first person comprising:
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person, said garment body having a top, a bottom, and an open front, said open front extending from the top of the garment body to the bottom of the garment body;
b) a pair of sleeves, attached to said garment body at a point of attachment, and extending outwardly from said garment body to an outermost extremity, each sleeve being tapered from a relatively larger circumference at the point of attachment, to a relatively narrower sleeve circumference at the outermost extremity of said sleeve;
c) means for opening and closing said open front;
d) a collar, fixedly attached to the top of said garment body, said collar having an inner collar panel, and an outer collar panel, said inner collar panel and said outer collar panel having a top and a bottom such that the bottoms of said inner and outer collar panel are attached to said garment body;
e) means for temporarily fastening the top of said inner collar panel to said outer collar panel;
f) a deployable front hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable front hood being attached to said collar about in the open front of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable front hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable front hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the front of said first person;
g) a deployable back hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable back hood being attached to said collar about in the back of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable back hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable back hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the back of said first person; and h) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
a) a garment body, being of sufficient girth to extend substantially around said first and second person, said garment body having a top, a bottom, and an open front, said open front extending from the top of the garment body to the bottom of the garment body;
b) a pair of sleeves, attached to said garment body at a point of attachment, and extending outwardly from said garment body to an outermost extremity, each sleeve being tapered from a relatively larger circumference at the point of attachment, to a relatively narrower sleeve circumference at the outermost extremity of said sleeve;
c) means for opening and closing said open front;
d) a collar, fixedly attached to the top of said garment body, said collar having an inner collar panel, and an outer collar panel, said inner collar panel and said outer collar panel having a top and a bottom such that the bottoms of said inner and outer collar panel are attached to said garment body;
e) means for temporarily fastening the top of said inner collar panel to said outer collar panel;
f) a deployable front hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable front hood being attached to said collar about in the open front of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable front hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable front hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the front of said first person;
g) a deployable back hood, having a top and a bottom, the bottom of said deployable back hood being attached to said collar about in the back of said garment body, and being positioned such that the deployable back hood is attached between the inner collar panel and outer collar panel, whereby said deployable back hood may be worn by said second person when said second person is carried on the back of said first person; and h) a hooded vest, said hooded vest being worn underneath said coat, said hooded vest having a pair of feeding slots formed therein such that a female wearer of said hooded vest can obtain access to her breasts for feeding an infant while wearing the hooded vest.
12. The coat of claim 11 further comprising a baby carrier, worn underneath said coat, by which said second person may be carried by said first person.
13. The coat of claim 11 wherein said hooded vest further comprises a feeding bib, removably attached to said hooded vest; and means for retaining said bib on said hooded vest.
14. The coat of claim 11 wherein said pair of feeding slots comprise:
a pair of slits formed in said hooded vest in an approximate location corresponding to a human female's chest; each slit having a pile flap attached thereto to close and cover said pair of slits when said pair of slits are not in use.
a pair of slits formed in said hooded vest in an approximate location corresponding to a human female's chest; each slit having a pile flap attached thereto to close and cover said pair of slits when said pair of slits are not in use.
15. The coat of claim 12 wherein said baby carrier comprises:
a) a trapezoidal seat, having a back said back being cut into two separate panels;
b) a closure means for opening and closing said back of said trapezoidal seat;
c) a pair of straps, fixedly attached to said trapezoidal seat and extending outwardly therefrom; and d) means for securing said pair of straps about said first person such that said baby carrier is positioned securely on said first person for carrying said second person.
a) a trapezoidal seat, having a back said back being cut into two separate panels;
b) a closure means for opening and closing said back of said trapezoidal seat;
c) a pair of straps, fixedly attached to said trapezoidal seat and extending outwardly therefrom; and d) means for securing said pair of straps about said first person such that said baby carrier is positioned securely on said first person for carrying said second person.
16. The coat of claim 15 wherein said means for securing said pair of straps comprise a pair of loops connected to said trapezoidal seat and being oppositely disposed thereon, such that said pair of straps pass through said loops; and a means for restraining said pair of straps to retain said pair of straps about the first person.
17. The coat of claim 16 wherein the means for restraining said pair of straps comprise a knot formed by tying the pair of straps together.
18. The coat of claim 16 wherein the means for restraining said pair of straps comprise a mating set of clips adjustably attached to said pair of straps.
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