GB2483855A

GB2483855A - Footmuff Protector and Cover

Info

Publication number: GB2483855A
Application number: GB201015768A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Georgina Blackler-Roberts
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-09-20
Filing date: 2010-09-20
Publication date: 2012-03-28
Anticipated expiration: 2030-09-20
Also published as: GB2483855B; GB201015768D0

Abstract

A removable inclement weather cover for the footrest cushion on a childs stroller, perambulator or the like comprises fasteners to close a front flap portion 4 and may be attached to a safety harness forming part of the stroller, perambulator or the like, the fasteners and attachment devices 5,6 being one or more of as hook and loop fabric, poppers or ties. In use, the cover protects a footmuff or footrest cushion forming part of the stroller, perambulator or the like from rain, moisture and dirt.

Description

t V.' INTELLECTUAL ..* PROPERTY OFFICE Application No. GB 1015768.3 RTM Date:17 January 2011 The following terms are registered trademarks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: "VELCRO" Intellectual Properly Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.ipo.gov.uk

TITLE

Pushchair, Buggy, Stroller & 3 Wheeler Footmuff Cover & Protector (Cover)

BACKGROUND

This invention relates to protecting footmuffs on pushchairs, buggies, strollers and 3 wheelers.

Most pushchairs, buggies, strollers & 3 wheelers have footmuffs fitted to keep the child warm in cold weather. When footmuffs are used on pushchairs, buggies, strollers & 3 wheelers, they can become dirty and damp, particularly at the lower half closest to the wheels where mud and water can splash up onto the footmuffs.

Although most footmuffs are washable, they can be quite tricky and time consuming to remove. Furthermore, once they are removed they can be quite bulky and time consuming to wash and dry. This can mean that during the winter months when the baby or child needs the footmuff most, it either remains on the buggy dirty and/or damp, or it is not available for use on the pushchair, buggy, stroller or 3 wheeler because it is being washed and dried.

STATEMENT OF INVENTION

To overcome these problems the present invention proposes a Footmuff Cover & Protector (Cover) which can surround the lower part of the footmuff and be attached or detached to the buggy or stroller easily and quickly using a height adjustable fastening mechanism at the rear of the Cover which would be attached to the safety harness on the buggy or stroller. The Cover is machine washable.

ADVANTAGES

The Cover will protect the footmuff and keep it clean and dry.

The Cover will be easy to attach and remove.

Preferably, the Cover will be constructed from light weight water resistant material.

Preferably the Cover will roll up small enough that it can be kept with the pushchair, buggy, stroller or 3 wheeler at all times.

Preferably, the front of the Cover will fasten using popper fastenings with the ability to fold down when undone to allow the child easy access out of the footmuff although the fastening means could also be provided by other means, such as Velcro, tie fastenings or zip.

Preferably, the back of the cover will have adjustable means to vary the height of the Cover using popper fastenings, although this height fastening adjustment could also be provided by other means, such as Velcro or tie fastenings.

DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows the front elevation of the Cover when the front flap is fastened.

Figure 2 shows the side elevation of the Cover showing the fastening mechanism of the front flap.

Figure 3 shows the height adjustment fastening mechanism when it is unfastened which is at the rear of the Cover and the front flap when unfastened.

Figure 4 shows how the height adjustment fastening mechanism operates and shows the mechanism fastened.

Figure 5 shows the side elevation of the Cover showing an alternative fastening mechanism of the front flap.

Figure 6 shows the side elevation of the Cover with another fastening mechanism of the front flap.

Figure 7 shows the side elevation of the Cover with another fastening mechanism of the front flap.

Figure 8 shows an alternative joining mechanism for the height adjustment fastening mechanism which is at the rear of the Cover.

Figure 9 shows another alternative joining mechanism for the height adjustment fastening mechanism which is at the rear of the Cover.

In Figure 1, the edge of the Cover 1 is secured to the front flap 4 using the popper fastenings 2. The foot muff is suitably covered to protect it from mud and water splashes when the front flap is secured.

In Figure 2, the edge of the Cover 1 is secured to the front flap 4 by pressing the popper fastening top 2 onto its popper fastening base 3.

in Figure 3, the height adjustment fastening mechanism consists of three equal length flaps with a popper fastening base on each piece 5, adjacent to three equal length flaps with a popper fastening top on each piece 6 so that 5 and 6 can be joined together.

The Cover will be attached or detached to the pushchair, buggy, stroller or 3 wheeler by placing and joining 5 and 6 around the lower harness piece under the existing footmuff on the buggy or stroller (the tower harness piece normally rests vertically between the child's legs when sitting in a pushchair, buggy, stroller or 3 wheeler), The front flap 4, when undone will rest open so that the child can easily be put in or taken out of the footmuff.

In Figure 4, the height of the Cover can be adjusted by placing the lower harness piece on the buggy or stroller 10 in incision 7, 8 or 9. The diagram shows the lower harness piece 10 placed in incision 9.

In FigureS, an alternative fastening mechanism is shown to secure the front flap using Velcro. The Velcro pad on the underside of 12 would be placed over the Velcro padi 1 to secure I against the front flap 4.

In Figure 6, another alternative fastening mechanism is shown to secure the front flap using tie fastenings. The tie fastening 13 would be tied to tie fastening 14 to secure 1 against the front flap 4.

In Figure 7, another alternative fastening mechanism is shown to secure the front flap using a zip. The zip 15 would operate to join 1 and 4 together or to open the flap 4.

In Figure 8, an alternative joining mechanism for the height adjustment fastening mechanism is shown to join 5 and 6 together using Velcro pads. The three flaps 6 would each have a Velcro pad on the underside and would be placed over each flap on to secure 5 and 6 together.

In Figure 9, another alternative joining mechanism for the height adjustment fastening mechanism is shown to join 5 and 6 together using tie fastenings. The three flaps on both 5 and 6 would each have a tie fastening on the end, by tying the tie fastening on flaps 5 and 6 together 5 and 6 would be secured together.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A Footmuff Cover and Protector to surround and protect a footmug the Cover being attached or detached to the pushchair, buggy, stroller or 3 wheeler using a means of fastening mechanism.
2. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to claim 1, in which the front flap fastening mechanism means is provided by popper fastenings.
3. A Footinuff Cover and Protector according to claim 1, in which the front flap fastening mechanism means is provided by Velcro pads.
4. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to claim 1, in which the front flap fastening mechanism means is provided by tie fastenings.
5. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to claim i, in which the front flap fastening mechanism means is provided by a zip.
6. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to any of the preceding claims, in which a height adjustable fastening mechanism means is provided at the rear of the Cover attached to the safety harness on the buggy or stroller.
7. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to claim 6, in which the height adjustable fastening mechanism means is provided by popper fastenings.
8. A Footmuff Cover and Protector according to claim 6, in which the height adjustable fastening mechanism means is provided by Velcro pads.
9. A Footmuff Cover and protector according to claim 6, in which the height adjustable fastening mechanism means is provided by tie fastenings.