US20060225206A1 - Crib having movable and stationary sides, multiple bases, and a base connector - Google Patents
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- a back stationary crib side middle section 16 b may extend from the base portion, at a location that is directly opposite the front middle section 16 a .
- the back stationary crib side middle section 16 b may conform to the perimeter of the first base 22 a , the second base 22 b in FIG. 3 and the base connector 24 as shown.
- the back stationary crib side middle section 16 b may be preferably of the same shape and size as the front stationary crib side middle section 16 a such that one may be used in place of the other.
- the back stationary crib side middle section 16 b may have a horizontal top rail 56 a and a horizontal bottom rail 56 b . Bars 66 may extend vertically between and may be permanently attached to the top rail 56 a and the bottom rail 56 b .
- the groove guides a dowel, which is attached to the side member and protrudes horizontally to engage the groove.
- An alternative to the vertically moving side members is to have a top portion of the side member be hinged like a door, allowing a lower access to the inside of the crib after being rotated open.
- the crib 10 may have a canopy assembly as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,148,455 issued to Jean Kasem entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A CANOPY CRIB TO A STANDARD CRIB.”
- the canopy may be of a variety of shapes, including flat, concave, or cone.
- the frame for supporting the canopy can be attached, using the techniques described in the '455 patent, to a number of canopy legs.
- the canopy legs may in turn be removably connected to the crib, and in particular to the crib legs. Note how the manner in which adjacent base portions are connected ( FIG. 1 ) allows a canopy to be attached above each base, advantageously without having to modify the supporting frame or the crib legs.
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A crib has a base portion, base connector, crib side sections extending from the base portion and crib legs to support the base portion and the crib side sections above the ground. A front stationary crib side middle section, a back stationary crib side middle section and the base connector may be removed to reveal a crib side openings and separate stationary crib side sections may be added to allow the crib to be converted into separate cribs.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the crib according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the crib being converted into two separate cribs. -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the crib base portion according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an arrangement of the crib side sections according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the crib base portion according to an embodiment of the invention. - In this section we shall explain several preferred embodiments of this invention with reference to the appended drawings. Whenever the shapes, relative positions and other aspects of the parts described in the embodiments are not clearly defined, the scope of the invention is not limited only to the parts shown, which are meant merely for the purpose of illustration.
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of one embodiment of a crib for more than one infant. The crib may be assembled to allow the infants to move from one section of the crib to another. In another embodiment, the crib may be assembled into two separate, smaller cribs. - In one embodiment, the
crib 10 may have a base portion, crib side sections and crib legs for supporting the base portion and the crib side sections above the ground. The base portion, the crib side sections and the crib legs may be assembled to provide a comfortable area for infants to sleep or play without constant adult supervision. The crib parts may be of any materials and may be assembled in compliance with the crib safety regulations set forth by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in the Code of Federal Regulations. In one embodiment, referring now toFIG. 2 , the base portion may have afirst base 22 a and asecond base 22 b connected to each other by abase connector 24. Thebase connector 24, thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b, once assembled as shown, are preferably planar such that the base portion has a top surface that is all within the same plane. Thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b are preferably essentially identical, and thebase connector 24 perimeter conforms to the shapes on either side of it. When thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24 are shaped in the preferred manner shown, the perimeter of the base portion is shaped essentially like a figure eight. As an alternative, the perimeter of the base can be of a different shape (such as rectangular), and the base connector in that case would have a perimeter that conforms to the straight sides of the two bases. Thefirst base 22 a may be secured to thebase connector 24 by inserting a bolt through one side of thebase connector 24 and one side of thefirst base 22 a. The other side of thebase connector 24 may then be secured to thesecond base 22 b by a similar fastening mechanism. In another embodiment, thebase connector 24 may be removed so that each of thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b may be used as a base for the smaller cribs. In still another embodiment, the base portion may have additional bases and base connectors coupled to each other in sequence. - In one embodiment, a plurality of crib side sections may extend from the base portion. When the
first base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b are connected by thebase connector 24, the crib side sections may extend from the perimeter of thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24. The crib side sections may be of a height (above the base portion) that prevents an infant from climbing over the crib side sections. The crib side sections may be of the same size and shape. Thus, when the dimensions of one crib side section are determined, the remaining crib side sections may be efficiently manufactured by duplicating the crib side section. When thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b are curved (e.g., circular as shown in the figures), the crib side sections may be shaped to conform to the perimeter of the base portion such that the crib appears as two connected round cribs in a side by side configuration. This is in contrast to arranging two standard cribs in a stacked configuration with one crib positioned above the other. In the configuration shown inFIG. 1 , the two cribs are symmetrical. Thus, once the dimensions of a first crib are determined, the second crib may be manufactured advantageously by merely duplicating the dimensions of the first crib. - In one embodiment, a front stationary crib
side middle section 16 a may extend vertically from the base portion. In the example shown, the front stationary cribside middle section 16 a also runs horizontally along portions of the sides of thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24. As an alternative, themiddle section 16 a may conform essentially only to the base connector's perimeter, if thebase connector 24 is deep enough (such as shown inFIG. 5 ). The front stationary cribside middle section 16 a may have ahorizontal top rail 54 a and ahorizontal bottom rail 54 b. A number ofbars 66 may extend vertically between and are permanently attached to thetop rail 54 a and thebottom rail 54 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at distances from each other to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66, and to allow the child lying in the crib to be easily seen from outside the crib. - The front stationary crib
side middle section 16 a is preferably curved as shown (conforming to the front side of the base connector 24), so as not to present any sharp angles to the child inside the crib. - The
bottom rail 54 b may be secured to portions of thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24. Any acceptable securing mechanism, such as bolts, nails, screws or brackets, may be used to secure thebottom rail 54 b to thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24. In one embodiment, the front stationary cribside middle section 16 a may be removed from the base portion so that the crib may be converted into two separate cribs. - In one embodiment, a back stationary crib
side middle section 16 b may extend from the base portion, at a location that is directly opposite thefront middle section 16 a. The back stationary cribside middle section 16 b may conform to the perimeter of thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b inFIG. 3 and thebase connector 24 as shown. The back stationary cribside middle section 16 b may be preferably of the same shape and size as the front stationary cribside middle section 16 a such that one may be used in place of the other. The back stationary cribside middle section 16 b may have ahorizontal top rail 56 a and ahorizontal bottom rail 56 b.Bars 66 may extend vertically between and may be permanently attached to thetop rail 56 a and thebottom rail 56 b. In one embodiment, thebottom rail 56 b may be secured to portions of thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24 that are directly opposite those to which thebottom rail 56 a may be attached. Any acceptable securing mechanism, such as bolts, nails, screws or brackets, may be used to secure thebottom rail 56 b to thefirst base 22 a, thesecond base 22 b and thebase connector 24. In one embodiment, the back stationary cribside middle section 16 b may be removed from the base portion so that the crib may be converted into two separate cribs. - The back stationary crib
side middle section 16 b is preferably curved as shown (conforming to the back side of the base connector 24), so as not to present any sharp angles to the child inside the crib. - A first movable
crib side section 18 a may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the first movablecrib side section 18 a is a separate piece located adjacent to thefirst base 22 a and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of thebase 22 a. In the example shown, thesection 18 a cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of thebase 22 a. The first movablecrib side section 18 a may have ahorizontal top rail 58 a and ahorizontal bottom rail 58 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between and are permanently attached to thetop rail 58 a and thebottom rail 58 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 58 a and thebottom rail 58 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at any distance from each other sufficient to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66, and to allow the child lying in the crib to easily see outside the crib all around herself. Thebottom rail 58 b may be secured to the base portion. Thebottom rail 58 b may preferably be secured to thefirst base 22 a. Any acceptable securing mechanism, such as bolts, nails, screws or brackets may be used to secure thebottom rail 58 b to the base portion. - A second movable
crib side section 18 b may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the second movablecrib side section 18 b is a separate piece located adjacent to thesecond base 22 b and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of thebase 22 b. In the example shown, thesection 18 b cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of thebase 22 b. The second movablecrib side section 18 b may be preferably of the same shape and size as the first movablecrib side section 18 a such that one may be used in place of the other. In one embodiment, the second movablecrib side section 18 b may have a horizontaltop rail 60 a and ahorizontal bottom rail 60 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between and are permanently attached to thetop rail 60 a and thebottom rail 60 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 60 a and thebottom rail 60 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at any distance from each other sufficient to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66. Thebottom rail 60 b may be secured to the base portion. Thebottom rail 60 b may preferably be secured to thesecond base 22 b. Any acceptable securing mechanism, such as bolts, nails, screws or brackets may be used to secure thebottom rail 50 b to the base portion. - A first stationary crib
side end section 14 a may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the first stationary cribside end section 14 a is a separate piece located adjacent to thefirst base 22 a and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of the base 22 a. In the example shown, thesection 14 a cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of the base 22 a. The first stationary cribside end section 14 a may be of the same shape and size as themovable sections side end section 14 a may have a horizontaltop rail 50 a and ahorizontal bottom rail 50 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between thetop rail 50 a and thebottom rail 50 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 50 a and thebottom rail 50 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at distances from each other to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66, and to meet other useful features described above including full view of the outside by the child lying in the crib, as well as full view by those outside the crib. Thebottom rail 50 b may be secured to the base portion. Thebottom rail 50 b may preferably be secured to thefirst base 22 a. Bolts, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism may be used to secure thebottom rail 50 b to the base portion. - A second stationary crib
side end section 14 b may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the second stationary cribside end section 14 b is a separate piece located adjacent to thesecond base 22 b and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of the base 22 b. In the example shown, thesection 14 b cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of the base 22 b. The second stationary cribside end section 14 b may be preferably of the same shape and size as the first stationary cribside end section 14 a such that one may be used in place of the other. The second stationary crib side end section may have a horizontaltop rail 52 a and a horizontal bottom rail 52 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between thetop rail 52 a and the bottom rail 52 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 52 a and the bottom rail 52 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at distances from each other to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66. The bottom rail 52 b may be secured to the base portion. The bottom rail 52 b may preferably be secured to thesecond base 22 b. Bolts, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism may be used to secure the bottom rail 52 b to the base portion. - A first crib side back
section 20 a may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the first crib side backsection 20 a is a separate piece located adjacent to thefirst base 22 a and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of the base 22 a. In the example shown, thesection 20 a cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of the base 22 a. The first crib side backsection 20 a may be of the same shape and size as the movable and endcrib side sections top rail 62 a and a horizontal bottom rail 62 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between thetop rail 62 a and the bottom rail 62 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 62 a and the bottom rail 62 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at distances from each other to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66. The bottom rail 62 b may be secured to the base portion. The bottom rail 62 b may preferably be secured to thefirst base 22 a. Bolts, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism may be used to secure the bottom rail 62 b to the base portion. In one embodiment, the first crib side backsection 20 a may be movable. - A second crib side back
section 20 b may extend vertically from the base portion. In one embodiment, the second crib side backsection 20 a is a separate piece located adjacent to thesecond base 22 b and runs (horizontally) along a part but not all of the complete perimeter of the base 22 b. In the example shown, thesection 22 b cuts an arc of about ninety degrees around the complete circle defined by the perimeter of the base 22 b. The second crib side backsection 20 b may be preferably of the same shape and size as the first crib side backsection 20 a such that one may be used in place of the other. The second crib side backsection 20 b may have a horizontaltop rail 64 a and a horizontal bottom rail 64 b. A plurality ofbars 66 may extend vertically between thetop rail 64 a and the bottom rail 64 b. In another embodiment, the plurality ofbars 66 may be positioned in any direction between thetop rail 64 a and the bottom rail 64 b. Thebars 66 may be spaced at distances from each other to prevent a child's head from fitting between thebars 66. The bottom rail 64 b may be secured to the base portion. The bottom rail 64 b may preferably be secured to thesecond base 22 b. Bolts, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism may be used to secure the bottom rail 64 b to the base portion. In one embodiment, the second crib side backsection 20 b may be movable. - In one embodiment, the
crib legs crib legs first base 22 a. Thecrib legs second base 22 b. In one embodiment, a set ofholes - In one embodiment, the crib legs 12 a-h may be adjacent to the crib side sections. The crib legs 12 a-h may be secured to their adjacent crib side sections. The crib legs 12 a-h may be secured to the top rail and the bottom rail only of an adjacent crib side section. In still another embodiment, the crib legs 12 a-h may be secured to a vertically extending bar positioned between a top rail and a bottom rail of an adjacent crib side section.
- In one embodiment, the crib side sections may be adjacent to one another such that a crib in the shape of two side by side cribs is formed. In one embodiment, one end of the first stationary crib
side end section 14 a may be adjacent to one end of the first movablecrib side section 18 a. One end of the second stationary cribside end section 14 b may be adjacent to one end of the second movablecrib side section 18 b. One end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a may be adjacent to another end of the first movablecrib side section 18 a. Another end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a may be adjacent to another end of the second movablecrib side section 18 b. One end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b may be adjacent to one end of the first crib side backsection 20 a. Another end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b may be adjacent to one end of the second crib side backsection 20 b. Another end of the first stationary cribside end section 14 a may be adjacent to another end of the first crib side backsection 20 a. Another end of the second stationary cribside end section 14 b may be adjacent to another end of the second crib side backsection 20 b. - In one embodiment, the crib legs 12 a-h may be secured to adjacent crib side sections. Any securing mechanism, such as bolts, nails, screws or brackets, may be used to secure the crib legs 12 a-h to adjacent crib side sections. In one embodiment, one end of the first stationary crib
side end section 14 a and one end of the first movablecrib side section 18 a may be secured to acrib leg 12 a. One end of the second stationary cribside end section 14 b and one end of the second movablecrib side section 18 a may be secured to acrib leg 12 d. One end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a and another end of the first movablecrib side section 18 a may be secured to acrib leg 12 b. Another end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a and another end of the second movablecrib side section 18 b may be secured to acrib leg 12 c. One end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b and one end of the second crib side backsection 20 b may be secured to acrib leg 12 f. Another end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b and one end of the first crib side backsection 20 a may be secured to acrib leg 12 g. Another end of the first stationary cribside end section 14 a and another end of the first crib side backsection 20 a may be secured to acrib leg 12 h. Another end of the second stationary cribside end section 14 b and another end of the second crib side backsection 20 b may be secured tocrib leg 12 e. In another embodiment where the crib is in a stacked configuration,crib legs crib legs -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of a further embodiment of the crib. In this embodiment, the crib is shown being converted into two separate cribs. In this illustration, one end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a is shown removed fromcrib leg 12 c. The second movablecrib side section 18 b remains secured tocrib leg 12 c. Another end of the front stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 a is shown removed fromcrib leg 12 b. The first movablecrib side section 18 a remains secured tocrib leg 12 b. One end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b is shown removed fromcrib leg 12 f. The second crib side backsection 20 b remains secured tocrib leg 12 f. Another end of the back stationary crib sidemiddle section 16 b is shown removed fromcrib leg 12 g. The first crib side backsection 20 a remains secured tocrib leg 12 g. The crib sidemiddle sections crib legs crib side openings base connector 24 that is coupled to thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b of the base portion may further be removed. Thecrib side openings adjacent crib legs crib side sections crib legs - In one embodiment, a mattress is provided to cushion the infant sleeping area. A illustrated in
FIG. 2 , a set ofmattresses first mattress 28 a with a perimeter matching that of thefirst base 22 a. Thefirst mattress 28 a may be positioned on top of thefirst base 22 a. The set of mattresses may further have asecond mattress 28 b with a perimeter matching that of thesecond base 22 b. Thesecond mattress 28 b may be positioned on top of thesecond base 22 b. Thefirst mattress 28 a and thesecond mattress 28 b may preferably have matching perimeters such that they may be used interchangeably. The set of mattresses may have athird mattress 48 with a perimeter matching that of thebase connector 24. Thethird mattress 48 may fit between thefirst mattress 28 a and thesecond mattress 28 b so that it may be positioned on top of thebase connector 24. The set of mattresses may be removable from the base portion. In the embodiment where thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b are separated, thefirst mattress 28 a and thesecond mattress 28 b may be used to cushion thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b. -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a further embodiment of the crib. In this embodiment, the base portion of the crib is shown. Thefirst base 22 a is secured to one side of thebase connector 24 and thesecond base 22 b is secured to another side of thebase connector 24. As shown inFIG. 2 , thebase connector 24 may be secured to thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b withbolts 26, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism. The crib legs 12 a-h are also shown secured to the perimeter of the base portion and adjacent crib side sections. -
FIG. 4 is an illustration of a further embodiment of the crib. In this embodiment, the crib side sections are shown adjacent to one another. In one embodiment, adjacent crib side sections may be movable in a vertical direction. The first movablecrib side section 18 a and the second movablecrib side section 18 b may be movable in the vertical direction. In the embodiment shown, each movablecrib side section rods 30 that extend vertically through either side of themovable side members rod 30 is looped to return downwards and connects to a portion of the crib, preferably thecrib legs crib side sections rail connector bolt 44 may be used to attach thecrib legs middle section 16 a through a flat end of therod 30. There are alternatives to the use of theangled rod 30 that also permit easy access to the child in the crib. For instance, a vertical track attached to the side of the crib legs may be used to allow the crib side sections to slide up and down. An alternative to the rod and the track which are external to the crib legs is a groove formed inside the crib leg. The groove guides a dowel, which is attached to the side member and protrudes horizontally to engage the groove. An alternative to the vertically moving side members is to have a top portion of the side member be hinged like a door, allowing a lower access to the inside of the crib after being rotated open. -
FIG. 5 is an illustration of an alternative embodiment of the crib. In this embodiment, the base portion of the crib is shown. Thefirst base 22 a is secured to one side of thebase connector 24 and thesecond base 22 b is secured to another side of thebase connector 24. In this embodiment, the crib sidemiddle sections base connector 24 when thebase connector 24 is deep enough. Thus, when thebase connector 24 is deep enough, the crib sidemiddle sections base connector 24. Thecrib legs base connector 24 and the first andsecond bases crib legs base connector 24. Thecrib legs base connector 24. Thecrib legs second bases base connector 24. As shown inFIG. 2 , thebase connector 24 may be secured to thefirst base 22 a and thesecond base 22 b with bolts, nails, screws, brackets or any other similar securing mechanism. Thebase connector 24 may be secured to thecrib legs middle sections - In an alternative embodiment, the
crib 10 may have a canopy assembly as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,148,455 issued to Jean Kasem entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A CANOPY CRIB TO A STANDARD CRIB.” The canopy may be of a variety of shapes, including flat, concave, or cone. The frame for supporting the canopy can be attached, using the techniques described in the '455 patent, to a number of canopy legs. The canopy legs may in turn be removably connected to the crib, and in particular to the crib legs. Note how the manner in which adjacent base portions are connected (FIG. 1 ) allows a canopy to be attached above each base, advantageously without having to modify the supporting frame or the crib legs. - In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. For example, in one embodiment the movable crib side sections may be secured to a crib leg with a hinge such that the movement of the movable crib side sections may be similar to that of a hinged door. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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1. A crib comprising:
a first base, a first movable crib side section and a first stationary crib side end section, one end of the first stationary crib side end section is adjacent to one end of the first movable crib side section, and a first crib side back section extending from the first base;
a second base, a second movable crib side section and a second stationary crib side end section, one end of the second stationary crib side end section is adjacent to one end of the second movable crib side section, and a second crib side back section extending from the second base;
a front stationary crib side middle section having one end adjacent to another end of the first movable crib side section and another end adjacent to another end of the second movable crib side section;
a back stationary crib side middle section having one end adjacent to one end of the first crib side back section and another end that is adjacent to one end of the second crib side back section; and
a base connector coupled in between the first base and the second base such that the centers of the first base, the second base and the base connector are in alignment with one another.
2. The crib of claim 1 , wherein the front stationary crib side middle section, the back stationary crib side middle section and the base connector are removable to convert the crib into at least two separate cribs each of which has a crib side opening between the movable crib side section and the crib side back section that is to be closed with a further stationary crib side section.
3. The crib of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of crib legs connected to the first base and the second base to raise the first base and the second base off the ground and each leg positioned between two adjacent crib side sections wherein the front stationary crib side middle section is secured to respective crib legs at its opposite ends.
4. The crib of claim 3 , wherein the one end of the first crib side back section and the one end of the back stationary crib side middle section are secured to a respective crib leg, and the other end of the back stationary crib side middle section and the one end of the second crib side back section are secured to a respective crib leg.
5. The crib of claim 1 , further comprising:
a first mattress whose perimeter matches that of the first base, a second mattress whose perimeter matches that of the second base, and a third mattress whose perimeter matches that of the base connector.
6. The crib of claim 1 , wherein each crib side section comprises:
a plurality of vertical, elongated bars spaced around its base to prevent a child lying on the base from removing herself from the base.
7. The crib of claim 1 , further comprising:
a set of angled rods wherein an angled rod extends vertically through each of the first movable crib side section and the second movable crib side section for guiding the movable crib side sections in a vertical direction.
8. The crib of claim 3 , further comprising a set of holes in each crib leg for connecting the base portion to each leg at various positions along the crib legs.
9. A kit of parts for a crib, comprising:
a base portion having a first base, a second base, and a base connector, a portion of the first base and a portion of the second base to be adjacent to opposite ends of the base connector when assembled,
a plurality of crib side sections to surround the base portion, the crib side sections comprised of a first movable section, and a first back section;
a second movable section, and a second back section;
a front stationary middle section having one end adjacent to another end of the first movable crib side section and another end adjacent to another end of the second movable crib side section;
a back stationary middle section having one end adjacent to one end of the first back section and another end that is adjacent to one end of the second back section; and
a plurality of crib legs each to be positioned between two adjacent crib side sections and wherein the one end of the front stationary middle section and the another end of the second movable section are secured to the same crib leg, the another end of the front stationary middle section and the another end of the first movable section are secured to the same crib leg, the one end of the back stationary middle section and the one end of the second back section are secured to the same crib leg, and the another end of the back stationary middle section and the one end of the first back section are secured to the same crib leg.
10. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the front stationary middle section and the back stationary middle section are to be positioned adjacent to opposite ends of the base connector.
11. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the perimeter of the base connector has opposite portions each of which conforms to a respective adjacent portion of the perimeter of the first and the second bases, and a top surface of the base connector is within the same plane as a top surface of each base.
12. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the kit further comprises a conversion kit for converting the crib into at least two separate cribs each of which has a crib side opening between the movable section and the back section that is to be closed with a further stationary section.
13. The kit of claim 9 , wherein each crib side section comprises:
a plurality of evenly spaced vertical elongated bars spaced around its base portion to prevent a child lying on the base portion from removing herself from the crib.
14. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of crib legs are to be connected to the base portion.
15. The kit of claim 9 , wherein fasteners selected from one of a bolt, nail, screw, bracket and hinge are to secure the crib side sections to the crib legs.
16. The kit of claim 9 , further comprising:
a canopy; and
a plurality of canopy legs for being connected to the canopy at one end and for being removably coupled to the upper portion of the crib legs near another end.
17. The kit of claim 9 , further comprising:
a set of angled rods wherein an angled rod extends vertically through each of the first movable section and the second movable section for guiding the movable sections in a vertical direction.
18. The kit of claim 9 , further comprising:
a set of mattresses wherein a first mattress whose perimeter matches that of the first base is to be positioned on top of the first base, a second mattress whose perimeter matches that of the second base is to be positioned on top of the second base, and a third mattress whose perimeter matches that of the base connector is to be positioned on top of the base connector.
19. A method for converting a twin crib into two separate cribs comprising:
forming a first crib side opening by removing one end of a front stationary crib side middle section from a crib leg secured to a second movable crib side section, and another end from a crib leg secured to a first movable crib side section wherein the crib legs are secured to the sections by fasteners spaced along the length of the crib legs;
forming a second crib side opening by removing one end of a back stationary crib side middle section from a crib leg secured to a second crib side back section, and another end of the back stationary crib side middle section from a crib leg secured to a first crib side back section wherein the crib legs are secured to the crib side sections by fasteners spaced along the length of the crib legs;
removing a base connector that is coupled to a first base and a second base adjacent to the crib side sections; and then
securing separate stationary crib side sections to at least one of the bases and the crib legs with fasteners to create at least two separate cribs.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein a rail of the separate stationary crib side sections is secured to the crib legs with one of a bolt, nail, screw and bracket.
21. The method of claim 19 further comprising:
positioning a respective mattress over each base to provide a cushioned sleeping area for an infant.
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