EP1202654B1 - Matelas pour supporter un bebe - Google Patents

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EP1202654B1
EP1202654B1 EP00940599A EP00940599A EP1202654B1 EP 1202654 B1 EP1202654 B1 EP 1202654B1 EP 00940599 A EP00940599 A EP 00940599A EP 00940599 A EP00940599 A EP 00940599A EP 1202654 B1 EP1202654 B1 EP 1202654B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/123—Means, e.g. measuring means for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for beds or mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/08—Devices for use in guiding or supporting children, e.g. safety harness
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D15/00—Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts or baby-bottle holders
    • A47D15/001—Mattresses

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  • the present invention relates to a unit for supporting a baby and particularly to a mattress.
  • the present invention has been made in realisation of this problem, which it aims to solve, or at least reduce.
  • US 5048136 discloses a full body support for an infant which automatically aligns the oropharyngeal, laryngeal and tracheal axes of the infant's head and neck for airway management, supporting the infant in the so-called sniffing position.
  • US 4631766 discloses an infant seat for holding low birth weight neonates which supports an infant in such a manner as to prevent most position-induced deformities from occurring.
  • the seat includes a head receiving cavity of semi-spherical configuration designed to position the infant's head in midline with its torso.
  • US 4825487 discloses apparatus for positioning of new born babies in a lying position.
  • the apparatus comprises a flat foot part and a head part.
  • the inside surface of the head part is provided with a depression which is approximately adapted to the shape of the back of the head of a new born baby.
  • the head part includes a highly elevated rim surrounding the depression, intended in use to closely surround and support the head of a baby supported on the apparatus.
  • the first and second parts are preferably disposed in relation to each other so as to support the back of the baby's head in a position posterior to the remainder of the baby's body.
  • the invention allows for the correct positioning of the head of a supported body, relative to the remainder of the body.
  • the second part may include a ridge disposed adjacent to the first part.
  • the first and second parts of the mattress are preferably disposed in relation to each other so as to support the head generally within the plane of the upper part of the remainder of the body.
  • the first and second parts may be unitarily formed.
  • the supporting surface may be surrounded by a raised peripheral wall.
  • the mattress has a generally flat surface.
  • the mattress may be formed from a synthetic foam, or any other suitable material.
  • a composite mattress comprising a base portion defining a cavity housing the mattress. This allows the mattress to be used as a conventional mattress, or for the mattress to be removed from the base portion for use elsewhere.
  • a plug could be provided to fill the cavity in the base portion so that it can be used as a conventional mattress.
  • Another benefit of correct head position is a reduced likelihood of chin sores due to irritation, or irritation of such skin conditions as infantile eczema.
  • a unit having a first part adapted to accommodate the head leads to improved head stability for the supported body. This is particularly beneficial when travelling in a car and reduces neck strain, especially for babies which have relatively weak neck muscles compared to adults.
  • the mattress may be surrounded by a raised peripheral wall.
  • the peripheral wall may be formed unitarily with the supporting surface.
  • the periphery of the supporting surface may be oval in shape and may have a wider end and a narrower end.
  • a mattress 3 according to the invention comprises a supporting surface 4 having first and second parts, generally indicated by the reference numerals 5 and 6 respectively.
  • the first part 5 comprises a recess which defines a cavity 7 for accommodating a baby's head 8.
  • the second part 6 comprises a slightly concave surface for supporting the remainder of the baby's body 9.
  • the first part 5 accommodates the back of the baby's head so that it is not thrown forward.
  • the first 5 and second 6 parts are in fact so arranged that the head 8 and remainder of the body 9 of a baby supported on the mattress are held relative to each other so that normal anatomical cervical spine curvature is maintained.
  • the mattress may be made from any suitable material, for example synthetic foam and other materials used to make conventional mattresses.
  • FIG. 3 to 10 Another embodiment of a mattress according to the invention is illustrated in Figures 3 to 10.
  • the mattress comprises a base portion 21 and a separate insert portion 22, both formed from a foam material.
  • the foam material may be resilient and/or may be covered in a breathable fabric.
  • the periphery of the base portion 21 is generally rectangular in shape, like a conventional mattress, and defines a generally oval aperture, having wider and narrower ends, in its upper surface leading to a cavity 23 for receiving the insert portion 22.
  • the outside of the insert portion 22 is of corresponding shape to the inside of the cavity 23 in the base portion 21.
  • the insert portion 22 fits closely into the cavity 23 so that its upper edges lie generally flush with the top of the base portion 21.
  • the base portion 21 comprises a substantially flat sheet of material 24 surrounded by an integrally formed raised peripheral wall 25.
  • the thickness of the peripheral wall varies in order to define the shape of the cavity 23.
  • a plurality of spaced apart holes 26 are formed through a rectangular region of the sheet of material 24 located approximately centrally within the peripheral wall 25. These holes ensure that the base portion 21 is breathable, to reduce the risk of suffocation.
  • the insert portion 22 comprises a sheet of material having a flat underside 27 intended to be supported on the base portion 21 and a shaped upper supporting surface 28 for supporting a baby.
  • the sheet of material is surrounded by an integrally formed raised peripheral wall 29.
  • a plurality of holes 30 are formed through the sheet of material. These correspond with those formed through the base portion.
  • the shaped upper surface 28 of the insert section 22 comprises a first part, the region generally indicated by reference numeral 31, adapted to accommodate a baby's head and a second part, the region generally indicated by reference numeral 32, adapted to accommodate the remainder of a baby's body.
  • the first part is located towards the wider end of the insert portion 22 and the second part towards the narrower end of the insert portion 22.
  • the first and second parts 31 and 32 are shaped and disposed relative to each other so that a baby supported on the supporting surface 28 in a supine position can adopt a normal anatomical position, and in particular, so that normal anatomical cervical spine curvature is maintained.
  • first part 31 of the supporting surface 28 comprising a cavity for accommodating the head of a baby supported on the surface 28 so that the back of the baby's head lies in a position posterior to the back of the upper part of the baby's body.
  • the second part 32 of the supporting surface comprises a projecting ridge which extends laterally across the insert portion 22, the surface then recedes gradually away from the ridge towards the narrower part of the insert portion 22. That is, the thickness of the material forming the bottom of the insert portion 22 decreases towards the narrow end of the insert portion 22.
  • the profile of the supporting surface is analogous to that of the posterior of a baby's body in a normal anatomical position, particularly with normal anatomical cervical spine curvature.
  • the peripheral wall 29 serves to prevent a baby rolling out of the insert portion. This is particularly advantageous when the insert portion is being moved with a baby supported in it.
  • the shape of the insert portion 22 allows the peripheral wall to extend quite closely around a baby, being wider around the region where the baby's head and shoulders are intended to lie and narrower where the baby's legs are intended to lie.
  • the base portion 21 allows the mattress to be used in the conventional manner, for example a in a cot.
  • the base portion 21 will fill a cot and provide a safe surface around the insert portion. As the insert portion 22 can be removed from the base portion 21 this allows it to be used to accommodate a baby in other situations, for example when travelling.
  • the insert portion 22 could be replaced with a simple plug to fill the cavity 23 in the base portion 21 so that it can be used as a conventional mattress.
  • the insert portion could include a handle, for example a loop handle pivotally connected to the sides of the insert portion at the points where the line X-X on Figure 5 intersects those sides.
  • a handle for example a loop handle pivotally connected to the sides of the insert portion at the points where the line X-X on Figure 5 intersects those sides.
  • Such a handle could be pivoted between a position where it lies flat with the top surface of the insert portion and a position where it extends upright from the surface of the insert portion, so that the insert portion may be carried using the handle.
  • the mattresses enable a baby to be supported with its head in the correct position which can confer numerous health advantages, as mentioned herein, as well as helping a baby to become more relaxed and comfortable than with conventional mattresses.

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  1. Matelas (3, 22) destiné à soutenir un bébé pendant son sommeil, comportant :
    une surface de soutien (4, 28) présentant une première (5, 31) et une deuxième (6, 32) parties, la première partie étant adaptée pour poser la tête du bébé et la deuxième partie étant adaptée pour poser le reste du corps du bébé, la seconde partie ayant un sens d'allongement ;
    caractérisé en ce que la surface de soutien est dimensionnée et conformée de manière à ce que, lorsqu'un bébé est soutenu sur la surface en position de supination, la courbe normale de l'épine cervicale anatomique du bébé soit maintenue ;
    et en ce que la première partie comprend un canal allongé formé dans la surface de soutien, le canal allongé s'étendant transversalement au dit sens d'allongement.
  2. Matelas selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la section transversale transverse de la deuxième partie est courbée, de préférence de manière concave, ce qui a pour effet que la surface de soutien de ladite deuxième partie est plus élevée sur ses bords qu'au milieu.
  3. Matelas selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel la surface de soutien est pourvue d'une série de trous sur une fraction de celle-ci, lesdits trous s'étendant entre ladite surface et la base du matelas, constituant ainsi, en cours d'usage, des conduits pour le passage d'air en direction et en provenance du bébé.
  4. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, comprenant en outre une anse, connectée de manière pivotable aux côtés du matelas, l'anse pouvant pivoter entre une première position où elle est à plat et une deuxième position où elle s'étend perpendiculairement à la surface de soutien, permettant ainsi à un utilisateur de porter le matelas.
  5. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les première et deuxième parties sont disposées l'une par rapport à l'autre de manière à soutenir l'arrière de la tête du bébé dans une position postérieure à la partie supérieure du reste du corps du bébé.
  6. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel un rehaussement est disposé à la jonction entre la première partie et la deuxième partie, ce rehaussement soutenant le cou du bébé en cours d'usage.
  7. Matelas selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le rehaussement s'étend entre les bords latéraux opposés de la surface de soutien.
  8. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la première partie de la surface de soutien est plus large que la deuxième partie.
  9. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les première et deuxième parties sont disposées l'une par rapport à l'autre de manière à soutenir la tête, de manière générale, dans le plan de la partie supérieure du corps.
  10. Matelas selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la surface de soutien est entourée par une paroi périphérique (29).
  11. Matelas composite comprenant une partie de base délimitant une cavité où est logé un matelas tel que revendiqué dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.
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DK00940599T DK1202654T3 (da) 1999-06-23 2000-06-23 Madras til stötte af en baby
EP05009319A EP1557117B1 (fr) 1999-06-23 2000-06-23 Unité de support pour bébé

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GBGB9914694.6A GB9914694D0 (en) 1999-06-23 1999-06-23 Unit for supporting a body
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PCT/GB2000/002429 WO2001000064A1 (fr) 1999-06-23 2000-06-23 Unite de support pour bebe

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DE60020125D1 (de) 2005-06-16
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ATE295104T1 (de) 2005-05-15
EP1557117B1 (fr) 2008-08-20
DK1202654T3 (da) 2005-09-05
WO2001000064A1 (fr) 2001-01-04
PT1202654E (pt) 2005-08-31
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DE60040027D1 (de) 2008-10-02
EP1202654A1 (fr) 2002-05-08

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