WO2020163585A1 - Support à base réglable - Google Patents

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WO2020163585A1
WO2020163585A1 PCT/US2020/016993 US2020016993W WO2020163585A1 WO 2020163585 A1 WO2020163585 A1 WO 2020163585A1 US 2020016993 W US2020016993 W US 2020016993W WO 2020163585 A1 WO2020163585 A1 WO 2020163585A1
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hip belt
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Alexa SAHADI
Jeff Colton
Sandra Manouchehri
Rizza ABUCEJO-RANARIO
Sunny BEERMAN
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Lillebaby, Llc
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    • 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
    • A47D13/02—Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
    • A47D13/025—Baby-carriers; Carry-cots for carrying children in seated position
    • 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

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  • the present disclosure relates to the field of wearable carriers, and particularly to an adjustable baby carrier for carrying a baby, small child, or animal as well as methods of using the same.
  • Carriers are often an essential item for adults who frequently transport babies, small children, and/or animals. Carriers may, for example, allow an adult to carry a baby while keeping both arms free.
  • Carriers may, for example, allow an adult to carry a baby while keeping both arms free.
  • One feature that limits the life of many carriers is the width of the base and/or distance between the leg holes in a carrier. As children grow, their hip size may quickly outgrow a smaller carrier. A carrier that is easily adjustable to accommodate varying hip widths would be useful.
  • a baby carrier may include a carrier body.
  • a carrier body may include at least a torso support, a seat support, and/ or other elements.
  • the seat support may include a left leg support including left support attachment mechanisms and a right leg support including right support attachment mechanisms.
  • the carrier body may be affixed to a hip belt.
  • the hip belt may include hip belt attachment mechanisms that are configured to accommodate the left support attachment mechanisms and the right support attachment mechanisms to vary a size of the seat support.
  • the carrier body may also be attached to shoulder supports.
  • FIG. l is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an inward facing side of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an outward facing side of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a detail view of a hip belt of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a detail view of a leg support of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is a detail view of a leg supports attached to a hip belt in a narrow base configuration of an adjustable baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 25 is a flow diagram illustrating embodiments of a process to use a baby carrier.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable shoulder support of an adjustable baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a front side of adjustable shoulder support of a baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a back side of adjustable shoulder support of a baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 29 is a flow diagram illustrating embodiments of a process to use a baby carrier.
  • FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a zip down panel of a baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a carrier body according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a baby carrier lumbar support according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating various views of a hood for a baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the term“a” refers to one or more.
  • the terms“including,”“for example,”“such as,”“e.g.,”“may be” and the like, are meant to include, but not be limited to, the listed examples.
  • a carrier is provided of the type that may be referred to as a structured front and back carrier, hip carrier, and/or other type of carrier.
  • the carrier includes an adjustable seat support (e.g., base portion).
  • adjustable seat support e.g., base portion
  • the carrier may be configured to provide for pre-determined arrangements and positions for base adjustments, as described and shown in various examples.
  • a user may change and repeat seat support and/or base portion adjustments as desired.
  • the carrier may include leg supports that may detachably attach to the hip belt at more than one location.
  • the carrier may include a left leg support and a right leg support that attach to a hip belt of the carrier.
  • the left and right leg supports may each attach to the hip belt in multiple locations. This may allow the leg support attachments to the hip belt to be adjustable to accommodate various hip sizes, leg widths, leg separation distances, and/or other anatomical features of the child. In certain cases, the left and right leg supports include multiple attachment mechanisms, such as snaps, VELCRO, buttons, buckles, hook and loop fasteners, hooks, and/or any other mechanism of temporary and/or removable attachment.
  • the hip belt also includes complimentary attachment
  • the hip belt may include multiple sets of attachment mechanisms complementary to the leg supports so that the leg supports may be adjusted from a narrow position, middle position, wide position, and/or other positions.
  • FIG. l is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 100 is shown.
  • the baby carrier 100 may include a structured front and back carrier, hip carrier, and/or other type of carrier.
  • the baby carrier 100 includes a base that may be adjusted to accommodate babies and/or small children of varying hip sizes and leg widths.
  • the baby carrier 100 may include left shoulder support 110, right shoulder support 112, a carrier body 114 (e.g., including a torso support), a left leg support 116, a right leg support 118, a seat support 120 (e.g., base portion), a hip belt 122, and/or other elements.
  • the left leg support 116 and the right leg support 118 are configured to removably and/or temporarily attach to the hip belt 122 in multiple locations.
  • the leg supports 116, 118 may attach to the hip belt 122 at multiple locations to accommodate varying hip sizes and leg sizes of the child.
  • the carrier 100 may include carrier body pockets 124, hip belt pockets 126, neck supports 128, and/or other features.
  • the carrier body pockets 124 and hip belt pockets 126 may be used to store a variety of items during use.
  • the neck support 128 secures the location of the child’s head during use of the carrier 100.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 includes a different perspective of the baby carrier 100 depicted in FIG. 1.
  • the shoulder supports 110, 112 pass over the left and right shoulders of an adult (not shown).
  • the hip belt 122 is fastened around the waist of the adult.
  • the baby carrier 100 may be worn with carrier body 114 on the back of the adult, on the front of the adult, and/or on the side of the adult depending, for example, on the user’s preferred configuration.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 300 with multiple base configurations is disclosed. The embodiment described in these configurations includes three seat support configurations; though, baby carriers with additional configurations or fewer configurations are contemplated by the disclosure.
  • the width of a seat support 320 and/or distance between leg supports 316, 318 may be adjusted.
  • the left leg support 316 may be removably attached to any of the first attachment points 346, 348, 350 and/or to any of the second attachment points 358, 360, 362.
  • the right leg support 318 may be removably attached to any of the first attachment points 352, 354, 356 and/or removably attached to any of the second attachment points 364, 366, 368.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a baby carrier 300 similar to the carrier shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. A portion of the baby carrier 300 that contacts the child is shown.
  • the baby carrier 300 includes one or more of a left shoulder support 310, right should strap 312, carrier body 314, left leg support 316, right leg support 318, seat support 320, hip belt 322, and/or other features.
  • a left leg support 316 may include a left first attachment mechanism 330, a left second attachment mechanism 332, and/or other attachment mechanisms.
  • a right leg support 318 may include a right leg support first attachment mechanism 334, a right leg support second attachment mechanism 336, and/or other attachment mechanisms.
  • the leg support attachment mechanisms 330, 332, 334, 336 are configured to attach to and/or couple with first hip belt attachment mechanisms 338, 340 and/or second hip belt attachment mechanisms 342, 344.
  • the leg support attachment mechanisms 330, 332, 334, 336 and hip belt attachment mechanisms 338, 340 may include one or more of snaps, VELCRO, buttons, buckles, hook and loop fasteners, hooks, and/or any other mechanism of temporary and/or removable attachment.
  • a left hip belt first attachment mechanism 338 and a right hip belt first attachment mechanism 340 may include VELCRO (shown).
  • a left hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 and a right hip belt second attachment mechanism 344 may include snaps on the opposite side of the hip belt (not shown in FIG. 3).
  • the left support first attachment mechanism 330 may be configured to attach to left hip belt first attachment mechanism 338 in multiple locations.
  • the left hip belt first attachment mechanism 338 may include, example, an outer attachment point 346, a middle attachment point 348, an inner attachment point 350, and/or other attachment points or locations.
  • the right support first attachment mechanism 340 may be configured to attach to right hip belt first attachment mechanism 340 in multiple locations.
  • the right hip belt first attachment mechanism 340 may include, example, an outer attachment point 352, a middle attachment point 354, an inner attachment point 356, and/or other attachment points or locations.
  • the first attachment mechanisms 338, 340 are arranged along an edge of the hip belt 322.
  • the first attachment mechanisms 338, 340 may follow the contour of the hip belt 322.
  • the hip belt first attachment mechanism 338, 340 may be hidden from view during use because, for example, they are located on a side of the hip belt 322 facing the body of the user.
  • attachment points are associated with identifiers 380,
  • the identifiers 380, 382, 384 may include symbols, such as dots (shown), shapes, colors, textures, and/or other mechanisms.
  • a wide configuration identifier 380 may include three dots
  • a middle configuration identifier 382 may include two dots
  • a narrow configuration identifier 384 may include a single dot.
  • the identifiers 380, 382, 384 may guide a user to adjust the baby carrier 300 into an appropriate configuration.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left outer attachment point 346 and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right outer attachment point 352.
  • the left second attachment mechanism 332 may attach to a left outer attachment point (not shown) on a front side of the hip belt 322, and the right second attachment mechanism 336 may attach to right outer attachment point (not shown).
  • the left and right leg supports 316, 318 may, for example, wrap around the hip belt 322, and the left and right second attachment mechanisms 332, 336 may attach to the outer attachment points.
  • the distance between the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 may be the greatest.
  • the seat support 320 may be the widest and/or include the most material beneath the child in this configuration. This configuration may be suitable for larger children and/or users.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left middle attachment point 348, and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right middle attachment point 354.
  • the left second attachment mechanism 332 may attach to a left middle attachment point (not shown) on a front side of the hip belt 322, and the right second attachment mechanism 336 may attach to right middle attachment point (not shown).
  • the left and right leg supports 316, 318 may, for example, wrap around the hip belt 322, and the left and right second attachment mechanisms 332, 336 may attach to the middle outer attachment points. This configures the seat support 320 into a middle configuration, in which the distance between the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 may be a middle distance.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left narrow attachment point 350, and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right narrow attachment point 356.
  • the left second attachment mechanism 332 may attach to a left inner attachment point (not shown) on a front side of the hip belt 322, and the right second attachment mechanism 336 may attach to right inner attachment point (not shown).
  • the left and right leg supports 316, 318 may, for example, wrap around the hip belt 322, and the left and right second attachment mechanisms 332, 336 may attach to the narrow attachment points.
  • the seat support 320 may be narrowest in this configuration. This configuration may be suitable for smaller children and/or babies.
  • left hip belt first attachment mechanism 338 and right hip belt first attachment mechanism 340 include VELCRO.
  • the VELCRO in certain cases includes a single strip of VELCRO.
  • the carrier 300 may be adjusted from narrow, to middle, and/or to wide configurations by moving the left support first attachment mechanism 330 and right support first attachment to the appropriate position on the VELCRO strip.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure. An outward facing portion of the baby carrier 300 is shown. In the example shown, the baby carrier 300 includes a left shoulder support 310, right should strap 312, carrier body 314, left leg support 316, right leg support 318, seat support 320, hip belt 322, and/or other features.
  • the left and right leg supports 316, 318 are configured to attach to the hip belt 322 at various locations to, for example, adjust the width of the seat support 320.
  • the left support first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to one of the left outer attachment point 346, left middle attachment point 348, and left inner attachment point 350 to adjust the width of the seat support 320.
  • the right support first attachment 334 may attach to one of the right outer attachment point 352, right middle attachment point 354, and right inner attachment point 356 to adjust the width of the seat support 320.
  • a left hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 may include, for example, a second outer attachment point 358, a second middle attachment point 360, and second inner attachment point 362.
  • the attachment points 358, 360, 362 may include snaps.
  • attachment points 358, 360, 362 may be covered by fabric to protect the attachment points 358, 360, 362 from wear, protect the baby in the carrier 300, and/or to improve aesthetics.
  • attachment points 358, 360, 362 may be located in a pocket or under a cover.
  • a right hip belt second attachment mechanism 344 may include, for example, a second outer attachment point 364, a second middle attachment point 366, and second inner attachment point 368.
  • the attachment points 364, 366, 368 may include snaps and/or any other attachment mechanism discussed herein or known in the art.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left outer attachment point 346 and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right outer attachment point 352.
  • the right and left leg supports 316, 318 are wrapped around the hip belt 322.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the second left outer attachment point 358
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the second right outer attachment point 364.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 346, 358, and right leg support 318 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 352, 364.
  • the distance the seat support 320 is the widest includes the largest distance between the leg supports 316, 318.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left middle attachment point 348 and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right middle attachment point 354.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the second left middle attachment point 360
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the second right middle attachment point 366.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 348, 360, and right leg support 318 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 354, 366.
  • the left first attachment mechanism 330 may attach to the left inner attachment point 350 and the right first attachment mechanism 334 may attach to the right inner attachment point 356.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the second left inner attachment point 362
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the second right inner attachment point 368.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 350, 362, and right leg support 318 is attached to the hip belt 322 at multiple points 356, 368.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an inward facing side of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 500 includes multiple leg support position configurations 510, 520, 530. Three configurations are depicted including a widest configuration 510, which may be green, a middle configuration 520, which may be red, and a narrow configuration 530, which may be yellow.
  • a widest configuration 510 left leg support 516 is attached to the hip belt 522 at multiple attachment points furthest from the centerline of the carrier 500.
  • the right leg support 518 is attached to the hip belt 522 at multiple attachment points furthest from the centerline of the carrier 500.
  • the left leg support 516 and right leg support 518 are each attached to the hip belt 522 at attachment points closer to the centerline of the carrier 500.
  • the left leg support 516 and right leg support 518 are each attached to the hip belt 522 at attachment points closest to the centerline of the carrier 500.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an outward facing side of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the outward facing side of the carrier 500 for example, the side of the carrier facing away from the adult, includes multiple attachment points.
  • the leg supports 516, 518 attach to various pairs of the attachment points, according to the desired configuration of the carrier 500. In a widest configuration, left leg support 516 attaches to the hip belt 522 at an outer attachment point 558 and/or other attachment points, and right leg support 518 attaches to the hip belt 522 at a right outer attachment point 564.
  • left leg support 516 attaches to the hip belt 522 at a left middle attachment point 560 and/or other attachment point
  • the right leg support 518 attaches to the hip belt 522 at a right middle attachment point 566 and/or other attachment point
  • left leg support 516 attaches to the hip belt 522 at a left inner attachment point 562 and/or other attachment point
  • the right leg support 518 attaches to the hip belt 522 at a right inner attachment point 568 and/or other attachment point.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a detail view of a hip belt of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a hip belt 522 of a baby carrier includes multiple leg support position configurations 510, 520, 530.
  • the leg support position configurations 510, 520, 530 may be associated with identifiers 580,
  • attachment points are associated with identifiers 580, 582, 584 (e.g., configuration identifiers) included on a hip belt 522.
  • attachment points are associated with identifiers 580, 582, 584 (e.g., configuration identifiers, indicators, etc.).
  • the identifiers 580, 582, 584 may include webbing, symbols, embroidery, stitching patterns, or other indicators.
  • identifiers 580, 582, 584 include stitched patterns of various colors, length, shapes, embroidery, and/or other features.
  • wide configuration identifiers 580 may include a stitched pattern of a longest length
  • middle configuration identifiers 582 may include a stitched pattern of a shorter length
  • narrow configuration identifiers 584 may include a stitched pattern of a shortest length.
  • the user may be able to adjust the carrier 500 into a proper configuration by touch.
  • the leg support may be aligned in the wide configuration 510 by touch using the wide configuration identifiers 582 as a guide (e.g., a touch point reference).
  • the wide configuration identifiers 580 may include a first color, embroidery, stitching pattern, etc.
  • the middle configuration identifiers 582 may include a second color, embroidery, stitching pattern, etc.
  • the narrow configuration identifiers 584 may include a third color, embroidery, stitching pattern, etc.
  • the colors, embroidery, stitching pattern, etc., of the identifiers 580, 582, 584 may be matched to colors, embroidery, stitching patterns, etc. on the leg support as discussed with reference to FIG. 8.
  • the identifiers 580, 582, 584 may each include a different stitch pattern, shape, or other features.
  • the identifiers 580, 582, 584 may guide a user to adjust the baby carrier 500 into an appropriate configuration.
  • the wide position identifier 580 guides the user to configure the carrier into a wide configuration 510, the middle position identifiers 582 into a middle position 520, the narrow position identifiers 584 into a narrow position 530, and so on.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a detail view of a leg support of an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a left leg support 516 includes identifiers 590, 592, 594 (e.g., leg support configuration identifiers, configuration identifiers, etc.).
  • the identifiers 590, 592, 594 may correspond in shape, pattern, color, embroidery, texture, and/or other attributes the configuration identifiers 580, 582, 584 on the hip belt 522 (as depicted, for example, in FIG. 7).
  • leg support identifier 590 may correspond to hip belt identifier 580 and may include the same or similar patterns, colors, embroidery, texture, or other indicators.
  • the leg support identifier 590 may be associated with a widest configuration.
  • the left leg support 516 is aligned with hip belt 522 so that the leg support identifier 590 is aligned with a portion of hip belt identifier 580, an edge of hip belt 522, and/or other features.
  • the identifiers 590, 592, 594 guide a user to adjust the baby carrier 500 into an appropriate configuration.
  • the wide position identifier 590 guides the user to configure the carrier into a wide configuration 510, the middle position identifiers 592 into a middle position 520, the narrow position identifiers 594 into a narrow position 530, and so on.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 300 is in a widest configuration.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt attachment mechanism 338 at an outermost position 346.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt attachment mechanism 340 at an outermost position 352.
  • the width of the seat support 320 is larger relative to the other configurations.
  • the width of the seat support 320 includes a distance from the left leg support 316 to the right leg support 318.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a left leg support 316 is aligned for attachment to the hip belt 322 at a widest attachment location.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is aligned for attachment to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at an outer attachment point 358.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the hip belt 322 using snaps, though other attachment mechanisms could be used.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 are wrapped around an edge of the hip belt 322.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt second attachment mechanism 342.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at an outer attachment point 358.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt second attachment mechanism 344.
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at an outer attachment point 364.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 300 is in a medium configuration.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt attachment mechanism 338 at a middle position 348.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt attachment mechanism 340 at a middle position 354.
  • the width of the seat support 320 is narrower relative to the wide configuration of FIGS. 9-11 and larger relative to the narrow configuration of FIGS. 14-17.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 are wrapped around an edge of the hip belt 322.
  • the left leg support 316 is aligned for attachment to the hip belt 322 at a middle attachment location.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is temporarily fastened to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at a middle attachment point 360.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the hip belt 322 using snaps, though other attachment mechanisms could be used.
  • the left leg support 316 may also be attached to the hip belt 322 using a sliding rail, Velcro, hooks, hook and loop fasteners, buckles, belt loops, and/or other fastening mechanisms.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 300 is in a narrow configuration.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt attachment mechanism 338 at an inner attachment point 350.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt attachment mechanism 340 at inner attachment point 350.
  • the inner attachment points 350, 356 are identified by a single dot.
  • the width of the seat support 320 is narrower relative to the wide configuration of FIGS. 9-11 and narrower relative to the medium configuration of FIGS. 12-13.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt second attachment mechanism 342.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at an inner attachment point 362.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt second attachment mechanism 344.
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 344 at an inner attachment point 368.
  • FIG. 16 is a detail view of a leg supports attached to a hip belt in a narrow configuration of an adjustable baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 are wrapped around an edge of the hip belt 322.
  • the left leg support 316 is attached to the left hip belt second attachment mechanism 342.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 332 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 342 at an inner attachment point 362.
  • the right leg support 318 is attached to the right hip belt second attachment mechanism 344.
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 336 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 344 at an inner attachment point 368.
  • the left leg support 316 and right leg support 318 are fastened to the hip belt 322 using snaps and/or VELCRO (not shown). Other mechanisms of removably and/or temporarily fastening the leg supports 316, 318 to the hip belt 322 may be used.
  • attachment mechanisms on the hip belt 322 are covered or protected.
  • the leg supports 316, 318 are tucked into a pocket 372.
  • the pocket 372 protects the leg supports 316, 318 from wear during use.
  • the pocket also protects the attachment mechanisms 342, 344 from wear during the life of the carrier 300.
  • the pocket 372 may also protect the child’s legs from contacting or rubbing on the attachment mechanisms 342, 344. Hiding the attachment mechanisms 342, 344 during use also improves the functionality of the carrier 300 by reducing the likelihood of the carrier 300 catching on objects during use.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • baby carrier 1700 may include many of the same features of the baby carriers 100, 300, 500 discussed herein, with differences noted in certain cases.
  • a portion of the baby carrier 1700 that contacts the child is shown.
  • the baby carrier 1700 includes one or more of a left shoulder support 1710, right should support 1712, carrier body 1714, left leg support 1716, right leg support 1718, a seat support 1720, a hip belt 1722, and/or other features.
  • a left leg support 1716 may include a left support first attachment mechanism
  • a right leg support 1718 may include a right leg support first attachment mechanism 1734, a right leg support second attachment mechanism 1736, and/or other attachment mechanisms.
  • the leg support attachment mechanisms 1730, 1732, 1734, 1736 are configured to attach to and/or couple with first hip belt attachment mechanisms 1738, 1740 and/or second hip belt attachment mechanisms 1742, 1744.
  • the leg support attachment mechanisms 1730, 1732, 1734, 1736 and hip belt attachment mechanisms 1738, 1740 may include one or more of snaps, VELCRO, buttons, buckles, hook and loop fasteners, hooks, and/or any other mechanism of temporary and/or removable attachment.
  • a left hip belt first attachment mechanism 1738 and a right hip belt first attachment mechanism 1740 may include VELCRO (shown).
  • a left hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742 and a right hip belt second attachment mechanism 1744 may include snaps on the opposite side of the hip belt (not shown in FIG. 17).
  • the left support first attachment mechanism 1730 may be configured to attach to left hip belt first attachment mechanism 1738 in multiple locations.
  • left support first attachment mechanism 1730 may attach at any point along the left hip belt first attachment mechanism 1738.
  • the right support first attachment mechanism 1734 may similarly attach to right hip belt first attachment mechanism 1740 in multiple locations.
  • the various configurations of the baby carrier 1700 are discussed in detail below with reference to the appropriate figures.
  • the wide configuration of the baby carrier 1700 may be substantively similar to the wide configuration of the baby carrier 300 discussed, for example, in FIGS. 9-11.
  • the middle configuration of the baby carrier 1700 may be substantively similar to the middle configuration of the baby carrier 300 discussed, for example, in FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • the narrow configuration of the baby carrier 1700 differs from the narrow configuration of baby carrier 300.
  • the left leg support 1716 and right leg support 1718 are configured to attach to one another.
  • the left support first attachment mechanism 1730 is configured to attach to the right support first attachment mechanism 1734.
  • VELCRO on the left leg support 1716 may attach to VELCRO on the right leg support 1718.
  • the left leg support 1716 and right leg support 1718 may be tucked under a cover 1780.
  • the cover 1780 is secured to the hip belt 1722 using, for example, snaps, VELCRO, buttons, and/or other types of fasteners discussed herein or known in the art.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • An outward facing portion of the baby carrier 1700 is shown.
  • the baby carrier 1700 includes a carrier body 1714, left leg support 1716, right leg support 1718, a seat support 1720, a hip belt 1722, and/or other features.
  • the left and right leg supports 1716, 1718 are configured to attach to the hip belt 1722 at various locations to, for example, adjust the width of the seat support 1720.
  • the left support first attachment 1730 may attach to the first left hip belt attachment mechanism 1738 at various locations to adjust the width of the seat support 1720.
  • the right support first attachment 1734 may attach to the first right hip belt attachment mechanism 1740 at various locations to adjust the width of the seat support 1720.
  • a left hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742 may include, for example, a second outer attachment point 1758, a second middle attachment point 1760, and/or other attachment points.
  • attachment points 1758, 1760 include snaps.
  • attachment points 1758, 1760 are covered by fabric to protect the attachment points 1758, 1760 from wear and to improve aesthetics.
  • a right hip belt second attachment mechanism 1744 may include, for example, a second outer attachment point 1764, a second middle attachment point 1766, and/or other attachment points.
  • the attachment points 1764, 1766 may include snaps and/or any other attachment mechanisms discussed herein or known in the art.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 1700 is in a widest configuration.
  • the left leg support 1716 is attached to the left hip belt attachment mechanism 1738 at an outermost position 1746.
  • the right leg support 1718 is attached to the right hip belt attachment mechanism 1740 at an outermost position 1752.
  • the width of the seat support 1720 is larger relative to the other
  • the width of the seat support 1720 includes a distance from the left leg support 1716 to the right leg support 1718.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a wide base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the left leg support 1716 and right leg support 1718 are wrapped around an edge of the hip belt 1722.
  • the left leg support 1716 is attached to the left hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 1732 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742 at an outer attachment point 1758.
  • the right leg support 1718 is attached to the right hip belt second attachment mechanism 1744.
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 1736 is attached to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742 at an outer attachment point 1764.
  • FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 1700 is in a medium configuration.
  • the left leg support 1716 is attached to the left hip belt attachment mechanism 1738 at a middle position 1748.
  • the right leg support 1718 is attached to the right hip belt attachment mechanism 1740 at a middle position 1754.
  • the width of the seat support 1720 is narrower relative to the wide configuration of FIGS. 19-20 and larger relative to the narrow configuration of FIGS. 23-24.
  • FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a medium size configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a left leg support 1716 is aligned for attachment to the hip belt 1722 at a middle attachment location.
  • the left support second attachment mechanism 1732 is temporarily fastened to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 1742 at a middle attachment point 1760.
  • the left leg support 1716 is attached to the hip belt 1722 using snaps, though other attachment mechanisms could be used.
  • a right leg support 1718 is attached to the hip belt 1722 at a hip belt second attachment mechanism 1744.
  • the right support second attachment mechanism 1736 is temporarily fastened to the hip belt second attachment mechanism 1744 at a middle attachment point 1766.
  • the left leg support 1718 is attached to the hip belt 1722 using snaps, though other attachment mechanisms could be used.
  • FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 1700 is in a narrow configuration.
  • the left leg support 1716 and right leg support 1718 are removably attached to one another.
  • the left support first attachment mechanism 1730 is configured to attach to the right support first attachment mechanism 1734.
  • the left support 1716 and right support 1718 may also include attachment mechanisms specifically configured to attach to one another.
  • the left support 1716 may include an attachment mechanism 1782 (e.g., VELCRO, snaps, buttons, etc.) that attaches to an attachment mechanism 1784 of the right leg support 1718.
  • a VELCRO strip on the left leg support 1716 attaches to a VELCRO strip on the right leg support 1718.
  • the conjoined leg supports 1716, 1718 are secured and/or tucked away.
  • a cover 1780 is folded over the leg supports 1716, 1718.
  • the leg supports 1716, 1718 may be tucked under the cover 1780.
  • the cover 1780 may be secured to the hip belt 1722.
  • the cover 1780 may include attachment elements 1786 that removably attach to complementary attachment elements 1788 in the hip belt 1722.
  • the attachment elements 1786, 1788 may include snaps, VELCRO, buttons, and/or other types of fasteners discussed herein or known in the art.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier in a narrow base configuration according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the baby carrier 1700 is configured for a baby and/or small child with smaller hips.
  • the leg supports 1716, 1718 are tucked under the cover 1780.
  • the cover 1780 is secured to the hip belt 1722.
  • the width of the seat support 1720 may be narrowest to comfortable and safely accommodate small children and/or babies.
  • An additional feature of the carriers 100, 300, 500, 1700 that allows for the adjustability is that the seat support 1720 is not attached to the hip belt 1722 across the entire width of the seat support 1720.
  • the baby carriers 100, 300, 500, 1700 may be
  • FIG. 25 is a flow diagram illustrating embodiments of a process to use a baby carrier.
  • a baby carrier is provided 2510.
  • the baby carrier may include one of or a combination of baby carriers 100, 300, 500, 1700 as disclosed herein.
  • the baby carrier may include, for example, a carrier body including at least a torso support and a seat support.
  • the seat support may include a left leg support including left support attachment mechanisms and a right leg support including right support attachment mechanisms.
  • the left leg support and right leg support may also include attachment mechanisms to attach the left and right leg supports to one another.
  • the baby carrier may also include a hip belt including a plurality of hip belt attachment mechanisms.
  • the leg supports are fastened to the hip belt attachment mechanisms.
  • left leg support attachment mechanisms may be attached to a set of hip belt attachment mechanisms.
  • the appropriate set of hip belt attachment mechanisms may be selected dependent on the desired configuration of the seat support— narrow configuration, medium configuration, or wide configuration.
  • the right leg support attachment mechanisms may be attached to a set of hip belt attachment mechanisms, also selected depending on the desired configuration of the seat support.
  • the baby carrier may be adjusted into a narrow configuration by attaching the left leg support and right leg support to one another.
  • a cover may be passed over the attached leg supports. The cover may ensure that the leg support remain attached and may soften the material beneath the child riding in the carrier.
  • the baby carrier is affixed to the body of a user.
  • shoulder supports of the carrier are passed over the users shoulders.
  • the hip belt of the baby carrier is passed around the user’s waist.
  • the baby carrier may be adjusted to fit the anatomy of the user.
  • a child is disposed in the baby carrier.
  • a child may be installed in the baby carrier by, for example, sitting the child into a seat portion (base portion) of the carrier, passing a first leg of the child through the left leg support, passing a second leg of the child through the right leg support, and/or adjusting the carrier around the child.
  • the baby carrier is used to transport the child.
  • the child may be later removed from the carrier.
  • the carrier may be adjusted with the child removed.
  • the baby carrier may be adjusted from a first configuration (e.g., narrow, medium, wide) to a second configuration (e.g., narrow, medium, wide) without removing the carrier from the adult.
  • the child of course should be removed before adjusting the carrier.
  • a child for example, the same child or a different child, may be disposed in the baby carrier. In this way the size of the seat support (base portion) is adjusted to accommodate different children and/or a child as it grows.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable shoulder support of an adjustable baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 2600 includes shoulder supports 2610, a carrier body 2614, and other elements discussed herein.
  • the carrier body 2614 may be attached to the shoulder supports 2610.
  • the shoulder supports 2610 may be adjustable, for example, on the adult user’s shoulders.
  • An adjustment strap 2612 (e.g., webbing) may be attached to the shoulder support 2610 and pass through an internal portion of the shoulder supports 2610.
  • the adjustment strap 2612 may be attached to the shoulder support 2610 by passing under an outer cover (e.g., a top fabric panel) of the shoulder support 2610.
  • the adjustment strap 2612 may be housed partially inside the shoulder support 2610.
  • the adjustment strap 2612 may be internalized between a top panel layer and bottom panel layer of the shoulder support 2610.
  • Such a configuration may avoid excess webbing from snagging on the surrounding environment during use. Passing the adjustment strap 2612 through an interior of the shoulder support 2610 also allows for attachment of a head rest, hood, or other elements to the carrier body 2614 with interfering with the shoulder support 2610 adjustment. In traditional shoulder support adjustments, adjustment straps were entirely outside of the shoulder support and could interfere with other components of the carrier.
  • the adjustment strap 2612 may be attached to the shoulder support 2610 using stitching, such as box stitching, cross (X) stitching, and/or other stitching.
  • stitching may, for example, pass through multiple layers of the shoulder support 2610, foam included in the shoulder support, the adjustment strap 2612, and/or other elements.
  • the adjustment straps 2612 may pass through an adjustment mechanism 2616, such as a ladder lock mechanism (as shown) or other types of adjustment mechanisms.
  • the adjustment straps 2612 may be adjusted by pulling the strap through the adjustment mechanism 2616.
  • FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a front side of adjustable shoulder support of a baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a baby carrier 2700 includes adjustable shoulder supports 2710.
  • the adjustable shoulder supports 2710 are adjustable, for example, by use of adjustment straps 2712.
  • portions of the adjustment strap 2712 pass through the inside of the shoulder support 2710.
  • the shoulder support 2710 includes a first opening 2722 (e.g., a lower opening), such as a slit, button hole, and/or other type of opening.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 passes through the first opening 2722.
  • the first opening 2722 may be located in a thin cross-section portion 2724 of the shoulder strap 2710.
  • the thin cross-section portion 2724 of the shoulder strap 2710 may not include foam 2720.
  • the thin cross-section portion may include outer layer fabric (e.g., top panel(s) of fabric and bottom panel(s) of fabric) without foam 2720.
  • the shoulder support 2710 may also include a second opening 2726 (e.g., an upper opening), such as a slit, button hole, and/or other type of opening.
  • the support strap passes through the second opening 2726 and runs along the exterior of the shoulder support toward the user’s back.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 may be attached to the shoulder support 2710 at one or more attachment points 2718.
  • the attachment point 2718 may attach the adjustment strap 2712 to an interior portion of the shoulder support 2710.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 may be attached to the shoulder support 2710 at an attachment point 2718 in which the adjustment strap 2712 is in the interior of the shoulder support 2710 (e.g., between top panels and bottom panels of the support).
  • the attachment point 2718 may include a box and cross stitch and/or any other type of attachment.
  • the attachment point 2718 may include stitching that passes through multiple layers of the shoulder support 2710, including for example top panel fabric layers, foam layers 2720, bottom panel fabric layers, and/or other layers.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 passes through the first opening 2722, is attached to the shoulder support 2710 at an attachment point 2718, and passes out of the second opening 2726.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 passes through the first opening 2722 and the second opening 2726.
  • the adjustment strap 2712 is set into the attachment point 2718 interior to the shoulder support 2710 and excess adjustment strap 2712 material is located within the shoulder support 2710.
  • situating the adjustment strap 2712 in the interior of the shoulder support 2710 helps to ensure that the adjustment strap 2712 does not interfere with other components of the carrier 2700, such as a hood (not shown), head rest (not shown), and/or other components.
  • a hood, head rest, and other component may be fastened to the adjustment strap 2712 at an attachment point 2730, such as a button, VELCRO, snaps, buckles, hook and loop fasteners, and hooks.
  • an attachment point 2730 such as a button, VELCRO, snaps, buckles, hook and loop fasteners, and hooks.
  • excess material (slack) of the adjustment strap 2712 is located in the interior of the shoulder support 2710, where it would not catch on surrounding objects and/or other components of the carrier 2700.
  • the adjustable shoulder support 2710 is adjusted on the shoulders of the adult using the adjustment strap 2712.
  • the adjustment straps 2712 may pass through an adjustment mechanism 2716, such as a ladder lock mechanism (as shown) or other types of adjustment mechanisms.
  • the adjustment straps 2712 may be adjusted by pulling the strap through the adjustment mechanism 2716.
  • the loose webbing tab 2728 of the adjustment strap 2712 may be pulled to adjust the child’s position via shifting of the main body.
  • the shoulder support 2710 and/or its contact point with the user’s shoulders may be moved anterior on the user by tightening the adjustment strap 2712.
  • the shoulder support 2710 and/or its contact point with the user’s shoulders may be moved posterior on the user by loosening the adjustment strap 2712. Adjusting the adjustment strap 2712 anterior or posterior may move the points of pressure between the shoulder support 2710 and the adult’s shoulder.
  • the thin cross- section portion 2724 of the shoulder support may include a fold or bunched fabric portion.
  • the thin cross-section portion 2724 of the shoulder support may fold in on itself. A user may tuck this portion in to ensure no loose fabric.
  • FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a back side of adjustable shoulder support of a baby carrier according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the baby carrier 2700 includes adjustable shoulder supports 2710.
  • the adjustable shoulder supports 2710 are adjustable by use of adjustment straps (e.g., adjustment straps 2712 of FIG. 27). As described above the adjustment straps may pass through an interior of the shoulder support 2710.
  • the adjustment straps are attached to the shoulder support 2710 at an attachment point 2718.
  • the attachment point 2718 includes stitching through multiple layers of the shoulder support 2710.
  • FIG. 29 is a flow diagram illustrating embodiments of a process to use a baby carrier.
  • a baby carrier is provided 2910.
  • the baby carrier may include one of or a combination of baby carriers 100, 300, 500, 1700, 2600, 2700 as disclosed herein.
  • the baby carrier may include, for example, a carrier body including a shoulder support and support adjustment mechanism.
  • the baby carrier is affixed to the body of a user. The carrier is placed on the shoulders of the user (e.g., the adult). For example, the shoulder supports may be placed on the shoulders of the adult.
  • a child is disposed in the baby carrier.
  • a child may be installed in the baby carrier by, for example, sitting the child into a seat portion (base portion) of the carrier, passing a first leg of the child through the left leg support, passing a second leg of the child through the right leg support, and/or adjusting the carrier around the child.
  • the adjustment straps are used to reposition the shoulder support on the user’s shoulders. In certain cases, once all other adjustments are made on the carrier for the wearer, and once the child is secured in the carrier, adjustments are made to shift the weight distribution of the child on the adult’s shoulders. Adjustment straps (e.g., adjustment straps 2712 of FIG. 27) are loosened or tightened to move the position of the shoulder supports on the user’s shoulders. For example, tightening the adjustment straps by, for example, pulling on the adjustment straps through an adjustment mechanism (e.g., a ladder lock) may move anterior on the adult’s shoulders the point of contact between the shoulder supports and the adult’s shoulders.
  • an adjustment mechanism e.g., a ladder lock
  • pulling the adjustment strap tabs slightly shifts the position of the full padded shoulder strap as well as slightly shifting the child’s distance from the wearer simultaneously.
  • Loosening the adjustment straps by, for example, loosening the adjustment mechanism may move the point of contact between the shoulder supports and the adult’s shoulders posterior (toward the user’s back). Loosening the adjustment straps may also increase the distance between the adult and child to, for example, provide additional breathability.
  • any excess carrier material is tucked.
  • tightening the adjustment straps results in a longer tail (or tab) of the adjustment strap.
  • Tightening the adjustment straights may also result in portions of the carrier folding in on itself. For example, increased tension on the adjustment strap may result in folds or bunching of the material in the carrier. This folding or bunching may occur particularly in the portions of the shoulder support through which the adjustment straps pass. Tightening the adjustment strap may cause the shoulder support surrounding the strap to bunch up. Any of this excess material may be tucked in to avoid interference with surrounding objects and other portions of the carrier.
  • the baby carrier is used to transport the child.
  • the position of the carrier on the adults shoulders may be continually adjusted using the steps disclosed herein as the child is transported to maintain the comfort of the adult and child.
  • the child may be later removed from the carrier.
  • FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an adjustable baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the adjustable carrier 3000 includes a left shoulder support 3010, right shoulder support 3012, carrier body 3014, a left leg support 3016, a right leg support 3018, a seat support 3020, a hip belt 3022, and/or other elements.
  • the left shoulder support 3010 and right shoulder support 3012 may include a sternum strap 3029, which allows adjustment of the width between the shoulder straps 3010, 3012, the placement of the shoulder straps 3010, 3012 on the user’s shoulders, and other aspects of the configuration of the baby carrier 3000.
  • the sternum strap 3029 may include a sternum strap pad 3030.
  • the left shoulder support 3010 may include a left shoulder strap 3011.
  • the right shoulder support 3012 may include a right shoulder strap 3013.
  • the left and right shoulder straps 3011, 3013 are used to adjust the shoulder supports 3010, 3012 on the user. In certain cases, the left and right shoulder straps 3011, 3013 are attached to and configured to adjust the left and right shoulder supports 3010, 3012 using the techniques described with reference to FIGS. 26-29.
  • the carrier body 3014 includes carrier body pockets
  • the carrier body pockets 3024 are set into the zip down panel 3032 of the carrier body 3014.
  • the carrier body pockets 3024 may include single needle edge stitching (SNES) along the edges.
  • SNES single needle edge stitching
  • a folded zipper cover may be set into the top and sides of the carrier body pockets 3024.
  • the side body elements 3034 include a turned construction.
  • the side body elements 3034 may be set into the carrier body 3014 with a half inch or other suitable allowance.
  • the side body elements 3034 may include a one inch webbing loop with buckle sewn into the center.
  • the webbing loop may be sewn into the center with a double rotation SNES.
  • the webbing loop may be affixed to the carrier body 3014 with a single needle box and cross stitch.
  • the side body elements 3034 may include elastic set into the panel seem and affixed to side body elements 3034 with single needle topstitch (SNTS) at the top and bottom.
  • the side body elements 3034 may include a single layer batting fill and may be set into the seams with a turn-back opening.
  • the headrest 3028 is attached to the carrier body 3014.
  • the headrest 3028 may be attached to the carrier body 3014 using buttons, snaps, Velcro, and/or any other appropriate attachment mechanisms.
  • the headrest 3028 may include multiple piece construction.
  • the headrest 3028 may include a two-piece turned construction, with a single layer of foam in the center set with single needle topstitch (SNTS) on both sides of the foam, single layer interlining inside ends with attachments (e.g., snaps) through all layers, and a single layer interlining inside ends with snaps through all layers.
  • the headrest 3028 may be set into the carrier body 3014 with, for example, a half inch or other suitable seam allowance.
  • the headrest 3028 includes headrest webbing 3046 with a buckle configured to attach to complimentary buckles on the shoulder supports 3010, 3012.
  • the hip belt 3022 (e.g., waist belt) includes hip belt pockets
  • the lumbar support 3036 may include pockets for storing various items.
  • the hip belt attachment straps 3038 are attached to and adjusted on the hip belt 3022 using the techniques disclosed in FIGS. 26-29.
  • the hip belt attachment straps 3038 may be attached internal to the hip belt 3022.
  • a hood (e.g., as described in FIG. 34) is attached to the baby carrier 3000.
  • the hood may include hood attachment mechanism, such as snaps, buttons, Velcro, hooks, and the like.
  • the hood attachment mechanisms may be attached, for example, at hood attachment points 3044 on shoulder supports 3010, 3012.
  • the shoulder strap 3011, 3013 techniques described with reference to FIGS. 26-29 may accommodate the attachment of hood.
  • the shoulder straps 3011, 3013 may attach in an internal portion of the shoulder supports 3010, 3012, reducing the likelihood of interference with the attachment between the hood attachment mechanisms and the attachment points 3044 on the shoulder supports 3010, 3012.
  • FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a zip down panel of a baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a carrier body 3014 includes a zip down panel 3032, side body elements 3034, left leg support 3016, right leg support 3018, and/or other elements.
  • the zip down panel 3032 may be affixed to the carrier body 3014 with an attachment mechanism 3048, such as zippers, buttons, Velcro, and/or any other attachment mechanisms.
  • the zip down panel 3032 may include a multiple layer construction, such as a two-ply set with zipper tape along the edges.
  • the zip down panel 3032 may include SNES along the edges.
  • the zip down panel 3032 when zipped may cover a zip down panel mesh layer 3050.
  • the zip down panel mesh layer 3050 may include a mesh layer set into the carrier body 3014.
  • the zip down panel 3032 may configured into an open (e.g., unzipped position) as shown.
  • the unzipped configuration may, for example, increase the ventilation and/or breathability of the carrier body 3014 by, for example, removing the cover on the zip down panel mesh layer 3050.
  • the headrest 3028 may be attached to the carrier body 3014 at one or more headrest attachment points 3052.
  • the headrest attachment points 3052 may include, for example, snaps set through the zip down panel mesh layer 3050.
  • the headrest attachment points 3052 may include a single layer interlining.
  • FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a carrier body according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a back side of baby carrier 3000 includes a carrier body 3014, left leg support 3016, right leg support 3018, a headrest 3028, and/or other features.
  • the back side (e.g., a portion making contact with the adult and/or child) may include mesh 3054.
  • a mesh 3054 may increase breathability of the baby carrier 3000.
  • FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a baby carrier lumbar support according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • the lumbar support 3036 may include a multiple layer construction of fabric, foam, and/or other materials.
  • a first layer may include grosgrain and polyethylene (PE) board with SNES.
  • PE polyethylene
  • a one ply fabric cover may be centered over the grosgrain fabric panel with Bartack stitching at one more comers to strengthen the panel. In certain cases, the stitching may not extend through the PE board.
  • a lumbar support 3036 includes a pocket 3056, which may be used to store various items.
  • the pocket 3056 may include one or more fabric layers stitched to the lumbar support 3036.
  • the pocket 3056 may include Bartack stitching at comers to strengthen the attachment of the pocket 3056 to the lumbar support 3036.
  • the pocket 3056 may include elastic along the opening between the pocket 3056 and the lumbar support 3036.
  • FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating various views of a hood for a baby carrier according to one of the various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • a hood includes a hood body 3410, hood attachment straps 3420, hood attachment mechanisms 3430, 3440, and/or other elements.
  • the hood body 3410 may include a multiple layer fabric construction.
  • the hood body 3410 includes a two-piece turned construction with quarter inch SNTS tops and sides. Elastic may be set into the sides of the hood body 3410. A topset web layer may be pass through all layers with a box and cross stitch.
  • the hood 3400 may include hood attachment straps 3420.
  • the hood attachment straps 3420 may include multiple layers.
  • the hood attachment straps 3420 may include a two piece turned construction with SNES top and sides.
  • the attachment straps 3420 may be set into the hood body 3410 with a one inch seam allowance.
  • the attachment straps may include hood attachment mechanisms 3430, such as snaps, buttons, Velcro, hooks and the like.
  • Hood attachment mechanisms 3440 may also be installed in the hood body.
  • the hood attachment mechanisms 3430, 3440 may be attached, for example, at hood attachment points on the carrier body (e.g., hood attachment points 3044 on shoulder supports 3010, 3012 as depicted in FIG. 30).
  • the adjustments of the position of the carrier on the shoulders of the user may alter the load distribution on the user and position of the child relative to the user.
  • the carrier can be used comfortably for extended periods of time.
  • the shoulder support adjustment mechanisms described herein pass the adjustment strap material through the interior of the shoulder support. This ensures that the adjustment strap material does not interfere with (get caught on) surrounding objects or other components of the carrier during use.
  • the adjustments between configurations of the base portion of the carrier may result in different spacing between the leg supports (e.g., leg straps).
  • This spacing may include a distance between the leg supports at a location and/or along the length of the supports.
  • the spacing may also include a width of the base support portion of the baby carrier.
  • the spacing may be set, and consequently, the leg supports may be drawn closer together or farther apart depending upon the position.
  • the leg straps may cause the seat support (e.g., the portion of the baby carrier under the baby’s hips) to be smaller or larger.
  • leg support positioning widening or narrowing the seat support.
  • the leg supports increase the amount (surface area) of material below the baby’s hips.
  • the leg supports are drawn towards one another and/or folded over one another.
  • the leg straps are positioned on the hip belt to have a first spacing, which is the smallest spacing relative to the other positions.
  • the leg straps are positioned on the hip belt to have a second spacing, which may be a larger spacing that the first spacing.
  • leg straps are positioned on the belt to have a third spacing, which may be a larger spacing that both the first and second spacing.
  • the second spacing may be larger than the first spacing and smaller than the second spacing. The spacing may result in the baby’s legs being positioned either farther apart or closer together when riding in the baby carrier.
  • the leg supports are attached to the hip belt using multiple fastening mechanisms.
  • the leg supports may be attached to the hip belt using a first type of the fastening mechanism at one location of the hip belt, a second type of the fastening mechanism at another location of the hip belt, and/or additional fastening mechanisms at additional locations.
  • each of the leg supports is attached to the hip belt using VELCRO on one side of the hip belt, snaps on different side of the hip belt, and/or other fasteners to a different location of the hip belt.
  • portions of the leg support may wrap around and/or pass through the hip belt to further secure the adjustable leg support to the hip belt.
  • the leg supports attach to the front of the hip belt at a set of locations wrap around the bottom of the hip belt and attach to the hip belt again at a second set of locations.
  • a baby carrier Various exemplary embodiments of a baby carrier are described herein, including baby carriers 100, 300, 500, 1700, 2600, 2700. For brevity and to avoid unnecessary repetition, elements similar to multiple baby carrier designs may not be discussed in full detail in the description for each design. It would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that features of the various baby carrier designs described herein may be interchangeable across the multiple baby carrier designs. [0133] Only exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and but a few examples of its versatility are shown and described in the disclosure. It is to be understood that the present disclosure is capable of use in various other combinations and environments and is capable of changes or modifications within the scope of the inventive concept as expressed herein.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un porte-bébé. Un porte-bébé peut comprendre un corps de support comprenant au moins un support de torse et un support de siège. Le support de siège peut comprendre un support de jambe gauche comprenant des mécanismes de fixation de support gauche et un support de jambe droite comprenant des mécanismes de fixation de support droit. Le porte-bébé comprend une ceinture de hanches. La ceinture de hanches comprend des mécanismes de fixation de ceinture de hanches, chacun étant conçu pour recevoir les mécanismes de fixation de support gauche et les mécanismes de fixation de support droit pour faire varier une taille du support de siège.
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