US20080149674A1 - Infant carrier - Google Patents
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Abstract
An infant carrier includes a plurality of sections to wrap around a wearer's torso, in order to hold an infant against a chest of a wearer. The sections include a front panel, to enclose the chest, and a back section, extending from the front panel, to traverse across a back of the wearer. An inner seat for the infant is attached to an interior surface of the front panel. The front panel may include a layer of insulation and be waterproofed so that the infant carrier may function as an incubator. The carrier may be held around the torso by an attachment element having first and second mating parts, located along a width of the front panel and along the back section, respectively. The sections may also include a sash to wrap across the front panel from beneath a first shoulder to over a second shoulder of the wearer.
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- The present application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 60/871,579, entitled: BABY CARRIER, which was filed on Dec. 22, 2006, and which is hereby incorporated, by reference, in its entirety.
- The present invention pertains to infant carriers and more particularly to those facilitating skin-to-skin contact between the infant and mother, for example, according to the concept of Kangaroo Care.
- Because babies born prematurely frequently have difficulty in maintaining their body temperatures, the premature babies of developed countries are kept warm using typical modern-day incubators, for example, which are powered by electricity. However, incubators, as such, are not available in all parts of the world. In developing countries, areas affected by war, refugee camps and rural areas of some countries, where access to technology and/or a reliable source of electricity is limited, an alternative to these incubators is required. Thus, the concept of Kangaroo Maternal Care, or Kangaroo Care, has been developed as an alternative method for keeping prematurely-born infants warm.
- The Kangaroo Care method involves holding a premature infant in skin-to-skin contact with the mother's chest and/or abdomen such that the mother's body heat provides warmth to the baby. Typically, towels, linen or other fabric or cloth materials are used to wrap and hold the infant against the mother. The method not only keeps the infant warm but is believed to have other benefits including providing the infant with a comforting environment that may feel more like the womb, increasing breast feeding incidence and duration, increasing infant weight gain, and strengthening the bond between the mother and child. Because of these additional benefits, Kangaroo Care is believed to be beneficial not only to premature infants but also to full term infants. Although there are many commercially available infant carriers that can hold an infant against the front of a parent, some of which may be compatible with Kangaroo Care, there is still a need for new types of infant carriers that better facilitate the implementation of Kangaroo Care.
- The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments and therefore do not limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale (unless so stated) and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description. Embodiments of the present disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like numerals denote like elements.
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FIG. 1A is a front view of a mother wearing an infant carrier, which holds an infant, according to some embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 1B is a rear view of the mother ofFIG. 1A , showing a back side of the infant carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 1C-D are additional front views of the infant carrier shown inFIGS. 1A-B , according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 2A-B are plan views of an interior and exterior, respectively, of an infant carrier, according to some additional embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a section view through a front panel of an infant carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 4A-E are schematics outlining some steps in a method for wrapping the infant carrier ofFIGS. 2A-B around a torso, according to some embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an interior of an interior of an infant carrier, according to some alternate embodiments. -
FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the infant carrier ofFIG. 5A , having been fastened in a wrapped configuration, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 6A is a plan view of an interior portion of front panel of an infant carrier, according to some alternate embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 6B is a plan view of the portion of the carrier shown inFIG. 6A , wherein a sash is shown wrapped around an infant, held therein, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 6C is a plan view of an interior of a front panel portion of an infant carrier, according to some additional alternate embodiments. - The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides practical illustrations for implementing exemplary embodiments. Examples of constructions, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes are provided for selected elements, and all other elements employ that which is known to those of skill in the field of the invention. Utilizing the teaching provided herein, those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the examples have suitable alternatives that can be utilized.
- Infant carriers, according to embodiments of the present invention, hold an infant against a chest of its mother, for skin-to-skin contact between the infant and mother, and preferred embodiments may be used as an incubator for a premature infant, provided the infant does not have any underdeveloped organs, by enclosing the infant in the skin-to-skin contact with the mother. An infant carrier, according to any of the described embodiments, while keeping the infant warm, also securely holds the infant against the mother, so that the mother may have confidence in using the carrier to transport the infant from one location to another, for example, from their home in a rural setting to a hospital or clinic in an urban setting. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may be used as transport incubator, for the aforementioned relatively long distance travel, or for travel between two places at a single locale, for example from a delivery unit to a typical, modern-day, incubator in an infant ICU. The carrier may also provide a comforting environment for the infant, may lead to increased breast feeding incidence and duration, increased infant weight gain, and a strengthened bond between the mother and child. Although embodiments of the invention are generally described in the context of a mother as a wearer, it should be appreciated that anyone else, of either the female or male sex, may utilize any carrier of the present invention to provide at least some of the aforementioned benefits to an infant.
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FIG. 1A is a front view of a mother wearing aninfant carrier 2, which holds aninfant 10, according to some embodiments of the present invention; andFIG. 1B is a rear view of the mother ofFIG. 1A , showing a back side ofinfant carrier 2, according to some embodiments.FIGS. 1A-B illustrate aflexible wrapping member 20 ofcarrier 2 wrapped around a torso of the mother and including a plurality of sections. The plurality of sections include a front panel 4, whoseexterior surface 32, according to some embodiments, is waterproofed, and aback section 6; front panel 4 is shown enclosing aninfant 10 and a chest of the mother to holdinfant 10 in skin-to-skin contact therewith; andback section 6 is shown traversing across a back of the mother.Back section 6 may extend directly from front panel 4, being integral therewith, or may have been formed independently from a separate material, for example being attached to front panel at a stitchedseam 404. According to the illustrated embodiment, wrappingmember 20 is held wrapped around the torso by coupling afree side edge 22 of front panel 4 to aside edge 12 ofback section 6, which has been brought around from the back side of the mother, under an arm of the mother to meet with front panel 4.FIG. 1A illustrates anattachment element 62, in the form of a zipper, which extends along a width of front panel 4, which width traverses a height of the torso;element 62 reversibly couples backsection 6 to front panel 4, for holding wrappingmember 20 around the torso.Attachment element 62 may be a two-way zipper so that the mother may unzipelement 62 from either a top end or a bottom end thereof. Alternative types of attachment elements for such a purpose will be described below, in conjunction withFIGS. 2A-B andFIGS. 5A-B . -
FIG. 1B illustrates backsection 6 includingside portions 34 and acentral portion 94, whichportion 94 may be elasticized, either being formed by a single elastic panel or by including a plurality ofelastic straps 904. Alternatively, or in addition, one or both ofside portions 34 are elasticized. According to some embodiments, backsection 6 encloses the mother's back to retain warmth, while according to alternate embodiments, backsection 6 is more open to allow air flow along the mother's back, for example, whereincentral portion 94 is formed bystraps 904 only, or wherein all, or a portion ofback section 6 is formed from a vented material, such as a mesh fabric. It should be noted that, according to some embodiments, backsection 6 is formed from a single solid piece of material. -
FIGS. 1A-B further illustrate wrappingmember 20 including an optional waist band 8, which is coincident with abottom terminal edge 28 of front panel 4 and further extends along a bottom terminal edge ofback section 6 to encircle a waist, or hips, of the mother, and being in close contact therewith. A snugly fitted waist band 8 can help to keepinfant 10 warm, by preventing air entry betweenbottom edge 28 and the mother's chest, and can help to support the weight ofinfant 10 against the mother's hips and distribute the weight evenly. Waist band 8 may be a separate band, elastic or non-elastic, which is adjoined to front panel 4 andback section 6, or may be formed from lower portions of front panel 4 and/orback section 6. For example, the lower edges of the front panel 4 and/orback section 6 may be folded back onto themselves and stitched to form a tubular opening, which tubular opening may contain a drawstring, elastic, a belt, for example, secured by a buckle or hook-and-loop type (e.g. Velcro®) fastener, or any other suitable material for making waist band 8 adjustable around the mother, according to some embodiments. Alternatively, or in addition,side portions 34 may include draw strings, elastic or otherwise, or other types of fasteners, such as buttons, snaps, or hook-and-loop type fasteners, to facilitate size adjustment of wrappingmember 20 around the torso. Also, it should be noted that the mother may also loosen waist band 8 viaattachment element 62, which is in the form of the aforementioned two-way zipper. -
FIG. 1A illustrates wrappingmember 20 also including asash 40;sash 40 is shown transparent inFIG. 1A , for the purposes of illustration, in order to facilitate the viewing ofinfant 10 and other elements ofcarrier 2, for description herein. According to some embodiments,sash 40 is joined in proximity to edge 12 ofback section 6, and is configured to wrap over and across front panel 4 from beneath a first shoulder of the mother to over a second shoulder of the mother, when backsection 6 is coupled to front panel 4, as illustrated. According to the illustrated embodiment,sash 40, when wrapped, helps to secureinfant 10 inside front panel 4 and against the mother's chest;sash 40 covers the head ofinfant 10 and provides support to the neck and head ofinfant 10. A tightness of wrappedsash 40 may also be adjustable to allow the mother to adjust the proximity ofinfant 10 to her chest, for example, via areversible attachment member 50, shown inFIGS. 1C-D , which holdssash 40 in place. According to some preferred embodiments,sash 40 is attached to front panel 4, in proximity toattachment element 62, and may also be used to keepinfant 10 warm, when wrappingmember 20 is unwrapped and separated from the mother. According to these embodiments, when front panel 4 has been separated fromback panel 6, atattachment member 62,sash 40 may be wrapped around front panel 4 andinfant 10, in order to cover and keepwarm infant 10, who rests against the interior surface of front panel 4, for at least five to ten minutes. As will be described below, in conjunction withFIGS. 6A-B , front panel may further include a mattress-like padding forinfant 10 to rest on when wrapping member is unwrapped and separated from the mother; the padding may further function as a heat source, which will be described below. -
FIGS. 1C-D are additional front views ofinfant carrier 2, wherein aback shoulder strap 44 is shown extending fromback section 6.FIGS. 1C-D illustrate afirst part 50A ofattachment member 50 coupled tosash 40, and a second part 50B ofattachment member 50 coupled to backshoulder strap 44. According to the illustrated embodiment,first part 50A is formed by a plurality ofbuttons 105, and second part 50B is formed by a looped fastener configured to mate with any ofbuttons 105, for example, as illustrated inFIG. 1D .FIG. 1D illustratessash 40 extending over front panel 4 to meet withback shoulder strap 44 at the second shoulder, and second part 50B ofattachment member 50 holdingsash 40 in place, by mating with one ofbuttons 105. With reference toFIGS. 1C-D , it should be appreciated that a tightness of wrappedsash 40 may be adjusted by fastening second part 50B to adifferent button 105; however, it should be noted that alternative reversible attachment members, for securingsash 40 in place, which are formed by any other type of fastener know in the art, are within the scope of the present invention. -
FIGS. 1A and 1C further illustrate front panel 4 including a pocket 90, for example, formed between an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material, which is accessible via an opening 91 in front panel 4. AlthoughFIG. 1A illustrates opening 91 located on an exterior side of front panel 4, opening 91 may alternately be located along a topterminal edge 26 of front panel 4, or on an interior side of front panel 4. Pocket 90 may extend over an entirety of front panel 4 or over just a portion thereof. Pocket 90 may be used for holding a source of heat, such as a hot water bag or a layer of phase change material, which is described in greater detail, below, to supply extra warmth toinfant 10, and/or a layer of insulative material, for example, Thinsulate™ (3M), any of which may be inserted or removed as desired, for example, to regulate a temperature of the space between front panel 4 and the mother's chest. According to some embodiments, opening 91 into pocket 90 is sealable, such as with snaps, buttons, a zipper, or a hook-and-loop fastener (e.g. Velcro®). - According to preferred embodiments of the present invention,
carrier 2 further includes an inner seat, which is attached to an interior surface of front panel 4, and in whichinfant 10 may be held so as to maintain a suitable position ofinfant 10, as illustrated; the seat may be configured like a pair of underwear pants to support hips ofinfant 10 and having leg holes through which legs ofinfant 10 may extend. Inclusion of an inner seat incarrier 2 may be particularly important for premature infants, who otherwise might slide about within the space between front panel 4 and the mother's chest, and, if the inner seat is constructed with a waterproof inner lining and/or to include a hygroscopic material, frequent changing of the infant may not be required. Various embodiments of inner seats will be described below, in conjunction withFIGS. 2A , 5A, 6A and 6C. -
FIGS. 2A-B are plan views of an interior and exterior, respectively, of aninfant carrier 200, according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein a wrappingmember 210 thereof is depicted in an opened, unwrapped configuration.FIGS. 2A-B illustrate a plurality of section of wrappingmember 210 including afront panel 204 extending from a firstfree edge 220 of wrappingmember 210, aback section 206, extending fromfront panel 204, and asash 240, extending fromback section 206 to a secondfree edge 224 of wrappingmember 210.FIG. 2A further illustrates aninner seat 280 attached to aninterior surface 214 offront panel 204, for holding an infant, whichseat 280 includes twoleg openings 282 and anupper opening 281 through which the infant may be inserted. According to some embodiments,inner seat 280 is reversibly attached tofront panel 204 via fasteners, for example, located atedges 285; some suitable fasteners include, without limitation, hook-and-loop type, snaps, and buttons. Although not shown, according to some embodiments, at least one vertical row of fastening members is attached tointerior surface 214 for mating with corresponding fastening members attached toseat 280, so thatseat 280 may be repositioned higher or lower withincarrier 200 to accommodate babies of different sizes, or a single baby as it grows. Reversible fastening members may further facilitate adjustment of a size ofseat 280, and/or the placement of the infant intoseat 280, for example, by detaching one side ofseat 280 at one ofedges 285; the fastening members further allowseat 280 to be removed for washing, separate from wrappingmember 210.Inner seat 280, and alternate embodiments thereof, will be described in greater detail below, in conjunction withFIGS. 6A and 6C . - According to
FIGS. 2A-B , each section of wrappingmember 210 has a similar width, which is defined from a topterminal edge 216 to a bottomterminal edge 218 offront panel 204, but, according to alternate embodiments, each section may have a different width. According to some embodiments, each section shares a continuous length of material that extends from firstfree edge 220 to secondfree edge 224, but according to alternate embodiments, each section is formed from an independent length of material stitched together at edges of each section. Some suitable alternative material layers for wrappingmember 210 will be described below, in conjunction withFIG. 3 .FIGS. 2A-B further illustratecarrier 200 including an attachment element, which is formed by first andsecond parts member 210 around a torso of a person;first part 262A is shown as a vertical row ofbuttons 226 located on anexterior surface 232 offront panel 204, andsecond part 262B is shown as a vertical row of mating button holes 227, located in proximity to anedge 211 ofback section 206. With further reference toFIGS. 2A-B , it should be noted that an additional row of button holes 228, which are located alongsash 240, in proximity to secondfree edge 224, form an attachment member 262C for holdingsash 240 in place, when wrapped, via coupling withfirst part 262A of the attachment element. Turning now toFIGS. 4A-4E , a sequence of steps for assemblingcarrier 200 around the torso will be described, so that the coupling ofparts -
FIGS. 4A-E are schematics outlining some steps in a method for wrappinginfant carrier 200 around a torso, according to some embodiments of the present invention.FIGS. 4A-B illustrate a back side and a front side, respectively of a person, for example, a mother, wherein wrappingmember 210 is positioned such thatback section 206 extends across the back side of the person, above a waist, or hips, for wrapping around the torso. With reference toFIG. 4B ,infant 10 may be placed inseat 280 prior to wrappingfront panel 204 over the front side of the person, as shown inFIG. 4C . Alternatively,infant 10 may be positioned inseat 280 afterfront panel 204 is wrapped over the front side of the person.FIG. 4C further illustrates arrows that indicate the coupling, or mating, of the row ofbuttons 226 withbutton holes 227 in order to hold backsection 206 andfront panel 204 around the torso. Once backsection 206 andfront panel 204 are held around the torso,sash 240 is wrapped acrossfront panel 204 from beneath a first shoulder to over a second shoulder, as shown inFIG. 4D . According to the illustrated embodiment, a length ofsash 240 is sufficient to then reach across the back side of the torso, per the arrow ofFIG. 4D , so that button holes 228 can be brought around to mate withbuttons 226, as illustrated by the arrows inFIG. 4E . According to some embodiments,sash 240 includes a plurality of rows of button holes, which are spaced apart at different distances from free edge 224 (FIG. 2A ) in order to make a length of the wrappedsash 240 adjustable; thus, a tightness about a single person can be adjusted, or a fit for a variety of different persons can be provided. With further reference toFIG. 4E , it may be appreciated thatcarrier 200 can allow for hands-free carrying of theenclosed infant 10. - In order to help the person to properly position wrapping
member 210 for wrapping, as shown inFIGS. 4C-E , according to some embodiments,interior surface 214 offront panel 204 is a different color than that of an interior surface 260 (FIG. 2A ) ofback section 206; a color ofinterior surface 214 may further help to identify the surface as that which interfaces with the person, who wearscarrier 200, and the infant, as opposed to an exterior surface 232 (FIG. 2B ) of wrappingmember 210. A color ofsash 240 may match that ofinterior surface 214 offront panel 204, in order to identify bothsash 240 andfront panel 204 as those sections of wrappingmember 210, which interface with the infant to be held bycarrier 200. Alternatively, a texture, or feel of materials that form each section and surface of wrappingmember 210 may be sufficient, without color coding, to help a person identify each section. With reference back toFIGS. 1A , 1C, 2A-B and toFIG. 3 some alternative material layers for wrappingmembers members -
FIG. 3 is a section view throughfront panel 4, 204 of wrappingmember FIG. 3 illustratesfront panel 4, 204 formed from three layers of materials, a first,outer layer 301, which formsexterior surface inner layer 302, which formsinterior surface 214, and an insulatinglayer 300, for example, Thinsulate™, extending therebetween.FIG. 3 further illustrates optional air pockets extending betweenouter layer 301 andmiddle layer 300, and betweeninner layer 302 andmiddle layer 300 for added insulation, which added insulation may be important whencarrier front panel 204 and a mother's chest more comfortable for the infant. -
Outer layer 301 is preferably formed from a relatively light weight material that will protect the carried infant from the environment, for example, a waterproof material such as Cordura® nylon (INVISTA Inc.), or other types of nylon, or polyesters, such as Mylar®, or plastics, such as vinyl or polyethylene.Exterior surface 232 ofouter layer 301 may have a dark color, which can be useful for absorbing heat from the sun. According to preferred embodiments,inner layer 302 is formed from a relatively soft material that conforms to both the wearer's and the infant's shape, provides a gentle and comfortable interface with the infant, and is breathable in order to reduce the risk of bacterial growth; examples of suitable materials for forminginner layer 302 include, without limitation, cotton, polar fleece, spandex, nylon, polyester, and/or any other natural or synthetic fibers that are safe for infants.Inner layer 302, may further include a waterproofing across entireinner surface 214, or just a portion thereof, for example, in the area ofseat 280. Alternately, an additional layer of waterproof material, for example, a suitable flexible plastic, be inserted betweenlayers layers front panel 4, 204, can prevent dehydration of the infant carried withincarrier FIG. 1A ), or in one of the air pockets shown inFIG. 3 , to accommodate for various humidity levels of the surrounding environment. - According to some embodiments, at least
front panel 4, 204 includes a phase change material (PCM), for example, as available from Outlast Technologies, Inc. of Boulder, Colo. (www.outlast.com). The PCM may be applied as a finishing on fabrics, or infused into fibers during the manufacturing process, for example, to form part ofinner layer 302 and/or insulatinglayer 300; or the PCM may be incorporated in a gel-like material which may be contained within the air pockets. The thermal properties of a phase change material cause the material to absorb heat, in case a temperature rises above a particular maximum desired temperature, such as approximately 38° C., and to release heat if the temperature falls below a minimum desired temperature, such as approximately 36° C. Thuscarrier carrier C. Carrier carrier carrier FIGS. 1A and 1C ), the wearer will know when to insert or remove an insulative member from the pocket. The various layering options afforded by embodiments of the present invention allow use in a variety of climates. - With reference to
FIGS. 2A-B , any or all ofmaterial layers front panel 204 to form back section 106; alternatively, back section 106 may be formed from one or more separate material layers, which are attached tofront panel 204 at anedge 212, for example, via a stitched seam; in either case, backsection 206 preferably includes an elastic portion, for example, according to any of the embodiments previously described forback section 6 of carrier 2 (FIGS. 1A-B ), and a construction ofback section 206 is preferably tailored to a particular climate, for example, being insulated, likefront panel 204, in colder climates, or open, to allow air flow therethrough for warmer climates, as previously described in conjunction withFIG. 1B . Furthermore,sash 240 may be an extension oflayers section 206 atedge 211, for example, via a stitched seam. According to preferred embodiments, an entirety ofsash 240 is formed from a comfortable and relatively soft and draping material, for example, cotton or nylon, which may include a native print; and, preferably, that portion ofsash 240 which extends overfront panel 204, when wrapped, includes a lining to provide warmth and comfort toinfant 10, for example, formed from a polar fleece or wool material. For colder climates, another layer of insulative material, for example, Thinsulate™, may be included insash 240. When wrappingmember 210 is unwrapped and separated from the mother,sash 240 may be used as blanket forinfant 10, who remains held againstinterior surface 214 offront panel 204, as previously described above, in conjunction withFIG. 1A , and similar to that shown inFIG. 6B . - Turning now to
FIGS. 5A-B , an infant carrier 5, according to some alternate embodiments, will be described.FIGS. 5A-B illustrate a wrappingmember 500 of carrier 5 including a plurality of sections extending between a firstfree edge 522 and a secondfree edge 524; the plurality of sections includes afront panel 504 and a back section, which is divided into a first portion 506A, extending from a first side offront panel 504, and a second portion 506B, extending from a second side offront panel 504.FIG. 5A further illustratesfront panel 504 including a topterminal edge 526 and a bottomterminal edge 518, such thatpanel 504 has a width that would extend along a length of the a torso, for example, similar to wrappingmembers FIGS. 5A-B further illustrate carrier 5 including first andsecond mating parts 562A, 562B of a reversible attachment element 562;first part 562A is shown formed from a plurality ofloops 597 and located along the width offront panel 504, betweenfront panel 504 and first portion 506A of the back section; and second part 562B is shown formed by a plurality of straps and located along second portion 506B of the back section, in proximity to secondfree edge 524. According to the illustrated embodiment, eachstrap 595 mates with acorresponding loop 597 so that attachment element 562 holds wrappingmember 500 around a torso of a wearer; all or a portion of bottomterminal edge 518 may be elasticized to keep bottomterminal edge 518 offront panel 504 snug against a waist of the wearer.FIG. 5B further illustrates a first end of eachstrap 595, which end has been passed through acorresponding loop 597, per the arrow, being folded back onto thecorresponding strap 595, in order to mate with a corresponding strip offastening material 509 coupled to an opposite end of thecorresponding strap 595; according to an exemplary embodiment, strips 509 are formed from a hook-and-loop type material and mating strips of this material are coupled to the first end of eachstrap 595. - With reference to
FIG. 5A , aninner seat 580 is shown attached to aninterior surface 514 of aportion 530 offront panel 504.Seat 580 is constructed, similar to the previously-describedseat 280 of carrier 200 (FIG. 2A ), including two leg openings and an upper opening, through which the infant may be inserted, for example, as illustrated inFIG. 6A . According to some embodiments,portion 530 may be separated from the rest of wrappingmember 500 alongedges portion 530 may be desirable in order to wash separatelyportion 530, and/or, wheninfant 10 is still held withinseat 580, for example, as illustrated inFIG. 6A , to separateinfant 10 from the mother's chest, while maintainingportion 530 as an interface betweeninfant 10 and a surface on which the infant is laid, for example, for feeding the infant or for the purpose of performing a medical checkup. As such,portion 530 may be constructed to include an extra thick insulation layer (reference layer 300 ofFIG. 3 ), for example, a layer of Thinsulate™ insulation sandwiched between two layers of fabric, such as cotton, or constructed to include a separate, extra layer of padding between the outer and inner layers (reference layers 301, 302 ofFIG. 3 ), to makeportion 530 more mattress-like. It should be noted that, for any of the other previously describedcarriers front panel 4, 204, and either or both offront panels 4, 204 may also include a separable portion likeportion 530. - Although not shown in
FIGS. 5A-B , it should be appreciated that asash 740, which is shown inFIG. 6B , may be attached toportion 530 offront panel 504; whenportion 530 is separated from wrappingmember 500,sash 740 may be wrapped aroundportion 530 and overinfant 10, as shown inFIG. 6B , in order to function like a blanket or a shawl to completely coverinfant 10 and thereby keepinfant 10 warm; alternately, even ifportion 530 is not separated from the rest of wrappingmember 500,sash 740 may be wrapped aboutinfant 10, as shown, and also engulf the rest of wrappingmember 500. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that, when wrappingmember 500 is wrapped around a torso,sash 740 wraps over an exterior surface thereof, similar tosash 40 of wrapping member 20 (FIGS. 1A and 1D ), orsash 240 of wrapping member 210 (FIG. 4E), to further supportinfant 10 carried in carrier 5. With reference back toFIGS. 2A-B and 4A-E, it may be appreciated that, whendevice 200 is separated from around the torso of the person, thatinfant 10 may continue to be held indevice 200, being wrapped within wrappingmember 210 so thatfront panel 204, for example, including a cushioning layer, acts as an interface betweeninfant 10 and a surface, on which the infant is laid, andsash 240 can be wrapped aroundinfant 10 to completely cover the infant in a manner similar to that illustrated inFIG. 6B . -
FIG. 6A further illustrates optionaladditional seats infant 10 as he grows, rather than a single detachable/adjustable seat, like the previously-describedseat 280. Thus, according to the embodiment ofFIG. 6A ,inner seats interior surface 514. According to an alternate embodiment, which is illustrated inFIG. 6C , an optionaladditional seat 583 is not only positioned lower onsection 530 but is sized larger, in order to accommodate the growninfant 10 or another larger infant. Likeinner seats FIG. 6A ,inner seats FIG. 6C may be fixedly attached tointerior surface 514. According to some preferred embodiments of the present invention, any or all ofseats interior surface member - In the foregoing detailed description, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, it may be appreciated that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
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1. An apparatus to carry an infant against a chest of a person, the apparatus comprising:
a flexible wrapping member including a free side edge and a plurality of sections, which extend from the free side edge, the plurality of sections adapted for wrapping around a torso of the person;
the plurality of sections including a front panel, to enclose the chest of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso, and a back section extending from the front panel to traverse across a back of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso;
the front panel including a top terminal edge, a bottom terminal edge and an interior surface, that faces the chest when the member is wrapped around the torso; the front panel having a width from the top terminal edge to the bottom terminal edge, the width extending along a height of the torso when the member is wrapped around the torso;
a reversible attachment element including first and second mating parts to hold, when mated, the wrapping member around the torso when the member is wrapped around the torso, such that the bottom terminal edge of the front panel is held snugly against the torso;
the first part of the attachment element located along the width of the front panel, and the second part of the attachment element located along the back section of the wrapping member; and
an inner seat for the infant attached to the interior surface of the front panel, the inner seat located to hold the infant against the chest of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso and the first and second parts of the attachment element are mated together.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the front panel includes a waterproof exterior surface.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the back section includes an interior surface and the interior surface of the front panel is a different color from the interior surface of the back section.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the back section is formed by a plurality of straps.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the back section includes an elastic portion.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the front panel is formed by an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material; and
the inner layer of material is soft and breathable.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the front panel is further formed by an insulating layer extending between the inner layer and the outer layer.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the front panel is further formed by a waterproof layer extending between the inner layer and the outer layer.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the front panel is further formed by layer of padding extending between the inner and the outer layer.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the front panel is formed by a material layer including a phase change material.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the front panel is formed by an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material such that a pocket exists between the inner and outer layers of material.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the pocket forms a container for another member and the front panel further includes an opening into the pocket to accommodate insertion of the other member into the pocket.
13. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the front panel is separable from the wrapping member; and the inner seat is attached to the interior surface of the front panel at a location coinciding with the separable portion thereof.
14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner seat is reversibly attached to the interior surface of the front panel.
15. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional inner seat attached to the interior surface of the front panel.
16. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wrapping member further includes an elastic waist band coinciding with the bottom terminal edge of the front panel.
17. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first part of attachment element is located in proximity to the free side edge of the wrapping member.
18. An apparatus to carry an infant against a chest of a person, the apparatus comprising:
a flexible wrapping member including a free side edge and a plurality of sections, which extend from the free side edge, adapted for wrapping around a torso the person;
the plurality of sections including a front panel, to enclose the chest of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso, a back section extending from the front panel, to traverse across a back of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso, and a sash, adapted for wrapping across the front panel, from beneath a first shoulder of the person to over a second shoulder of the person, when the wrapping member is wrapped around the torso;
the front panel including an interior surface, that faces the chest, when the wrapping member is wrapped around the torso;
a reversible attachment member to hold the wrapped sash in place; and
an inner seat for the infant attached to the interior surface of the front panel, the inner seat located to hold the infant against the chest of the person, when the member is wrapped around the torso.
19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein:
the front panel of the wrapping member extends from the free side edge thereof;
the wrapping member further includes another free side edge; and
the sash of the wrapping member extends from the back section of the wrapping member and terminates at the other free side edge of the wrapping member.
20. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the front panel includes a waterproof exterior surface.
21. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the back section includes an interior surface and the interior surface of the front panel is a different color from the interior surface of the back section.
22. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the back section includes an elastic portion.
23. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein:
the front panel is formed by an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material; and
the inner layer of material is soft and breathable.
24. The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the front panel is further formed by an insulating layer extending between the inner layer and the outer layer.
25. The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the front panel is further formed by a waterproof layer extending between the inner layer and the outer layer.
26. The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the front panel is further formed by a layer of padding extending between the inner layer and the outer layer.
27. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the front panel is formed by a material layer including a phase change material.
28. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the front panel is formed by an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material such that a pocket exists between the inner and outer layers of material.
29. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the inner seat is reversibly attached to the interior surface of the front panel.
30. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising at least one additional inner seat attached to the interior surface of the front panel.
31. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising:
an elastic waist band; and
wherein the front panel of the plurality of sections of the wrapping member includes a top terminal edge and a bottom terminal edge, the front panel having a width from the top terminal edge to the bottom terminal edge, the width extending along a height of the torso, when the wrapping member is wrapped around the torso; and
the elastic waist band coincides with a bottom terminal edge of the front panel.
32. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the wrapped sash has a width to support a head of the infant, which infant is held in the inner seat of the apparatus, when the wrapping member is wrapped around the torso.
33. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising:
a back shoulder strap extending from the back section of the plurality of sections of the wrapping member to traverse over the second shoulder of the person, when the wrapping member is wrapped around the torso;
the back shoulder strap including an attachment member to mate with the reversible attachment member of the sash to hold the wrapped sash in place.
34. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising:
a reversible attachment element, the attachment element including first and second mating parts to hold, when mated, the wrapping member around the torso when the member is wrapped around the torso; and
wherein the first part of the attachment element is located in proximity to the free side edge of the wrapping member; and
the second part of the attachment element is located along the back section of the wrapping member.
35. The apparatus of claim 34 , wherein:
the sash has a width to reach over the second shoulder of the person and across the back of the person to beneath the first shoulder of the person; and
the reversible attachment member of the sash mates with the reversible attachment element to hold the wrapped sash in place.
36. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein:
a portion of the front panel is separable from the wrapping member;
the inner seat is attached to the interior surface of the front panel at a location coinciding with the separable portion thereof; and
the front panel is formed by an inner layer of material, an outer layer of material and a layer of padding extending between the inner and outer layers at a location coinciding with the separable portion
37. The apparatus of claim 36 , wherein the sash is attached to an exterior surface of the separable portion of the front panel, so as to wrap around the infant held within the inner seat, when the portion is separated from the wrapping member.
38. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the sash is further adapted for wrapping over around the front panel and the infant held within the inner seat, when the wrapping member is unwrapped from around the torso.
39. A method to simultaneously carry and incubate a prematurely born infant, the method comprising:
placing the infant in an inner seat, which inner seat is attached to an interior surface of a front panel of a flexible wrapping member;
wrapping the wrapping member around a torso of a person such that the interior surface of the front panel faces a chest of the person; and
securing the wrapping member around the torso, by coupling mating parts of a reversible attachment member, in order to hold the infant, which is placed in the inner seat, against a chest of the person so that the person may carry and incubate the infant;
wherein at least the front panel of the wrapping member has a width to extend along a height of the torso and to enclose the chest of the person, when the wrapping member is secured around the torso.
40. The method of claim 39 , wherein securing the wrapping member further comprises wrapping a sash of the wrapping member across the front panel from beneath a first shoulder of the person to over a second shoulder of the person, and securing the sash so that a head and neck of the infant, held in the inner seat, are supported by the sash.
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