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`(54) BABY CARRIER
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`(52) U.S. Ch. once cne eens ceneees 224/160; 224/159
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`Inventor:
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`Jeanette Edith Gray, Provo, UT
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`Comexsondenss Addr:
`OKKALOTS LLC
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`1781 NORTH 620 EAST
`OREM. UT 84097
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`Zl) Appl Nox
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`ALGLEST
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`Publication Classification
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`ABSTRACT
`A babycarrier comprising a shoulder harness featuring a
`detachable adjustable pouch system that may be wom or
`alternatively fastened to a secured object for supporting an
`infant. The shoulder harness features retractable shoulder
`straps that may be used to securely extend the detachable
`adjustable pouch system away from wearer without having to
`detach the pouch or removethe infant while simultaneously
`allowing the wearer face to face access with the infant. The
`detachable adjustable pouch system may encapsulate and
`support an infant in a substantially upright sitting position.
`The detachable adjustable pouch system may be adjusted to
`accommodate infants of varying sizes. The weight of the
`infant may be incorporated as a design componentofthe seat
`portion of the pouch system.
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`BABY CARRIER
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`[0001] The following Non-Provisional Application is ref-
`erenced back to Provisional Application Ser. No. 06597677
`entitled “Baby Carrier”.
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`BACKGROUNDOF THE INVENTION
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`[0002] The present invention relates to an improved soft
`baby carrier in which an infant can be safely carried by its
`parent or fastened to a secure object. One of the manysitua-
`tions which a modern-dayparent has to contend with is trying
`to manage everyday activities while also trying to care for
`their infant child. Many parents mayfind themselves in a
`predicament where they have to temporarily forego whatever
`activity they are currently engaged in while they tend to the
`needs of their little one, or vice versa. Various baby carriers
`have been developed over the years as a meansof allowing
`parents to accomplish many of these activities simulta-
`neously by providing a carrying arrangementattachedto the
`parent that may allow the parent use of their arms to perform
`other activities as needed, while the infant is safely secured
`within the baby carrier. Soft baby carriers typically incorpo-
`rate an arrangement of fabric or similar material that is
`formed to cradle an infant that may then be attached to the
`wearer. Some arrangements may be worn on thefront,side or
`back of the torso depending on the design. Despite various
`improvements over the years, many soft babycarriers still
`lack ease of use and the ability to be adjusted quickly to
`accommodate infants and parents of different sizes and
`shapes.
`[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,952 by Gold, which is herein
`incorporated by reference forall that it contains, discloses a
`soft-type baby carrier for supporting a baby in a rearwardly
`facing direction on the front or side torso of a wearer. The
`baby carrier includes an adjustable pouch shaped babyseat
`for supporting a baby in a substantially upright, sitting posi-
`tion, an adjustable waist belt and an adjustable yoke system
`for comfortably supporting the babycarrier about the neck of
`a wearer.
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`[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 7,070,076 by Bergkvist, which is
`herein incorporated by reference forall that it contains, dis-
`closes pertaining to a child-supporting shoulder harness
`including a flexible front piece which is connected in the
`harness to form a child supporting pouch. The front piece
`includes
`a
`length-adjustable connecting device which
`extends between two horizontal, mutually spaced points on
`the front piece, so as to enable the width of the pouch to be
`varied. Whenthe width is reduced,the lateral end-parts of the
`front piece are deformed in a way that reduces the wedging
`action between the wearer’s chest and the baby’s head and
`provides a comfortable lateral head support for a sleeping
`baby.
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`BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`[0005] The present invention comprises an improvedsoft
`baby carrier comprising an adjustable shoulder harness fea-
`turing a detachable adjustable pouch system. The baby carrier
`may be worn or alternatively fastened to a secured object for
`supporting an infant. The detachable adjustable pouch system
`mayalso be detached from the shoulder harness and fastened
`to a secure object for supporting an infant.
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`In one aspect of the invention the adjustable shoul-
`[0006]
`der harness may incorporate retractable shoulder straps dis-
`posedin the front portion of the harness that may be used to
`safely and securely extend the pouch system away from the
`wearer without having to detach the pouch or remove the
`infant. The retractable shoulder straps may allow the pouch
`system to be quickly and conveniently extended away from
`the wearer providing face to face interaction with the infant
`while also creating extra room for the infant to move. The
`pouch mayalso beretracted just as quickly into its original
`position once the needsof the infant are addressed or at such
`timethatthe infant is once moresettled, allowing the parent to
`carry on with the task at hand. The detachable adjustable
`pouch system may form a seat for supporting an infant in a
`substantially upright seated position that may be adjusted to
`accommodate an infant of varying sizes. The pouch may be
`adjusted to fit an infant by utilizing a retractable drawstring
`system disposed in the seat portion and adjustable straps
`disposedin the side portions both ofwhich maybe adjusted to
`provide more or less depth and width for the infant. The
`adjustable pouch system mayalso incorporate the weight of
`the infantas a design feature of a fastening system in theseat
`portion.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`FIG. 1is aperspective diagram ofan embodimentof
`[0007]
`a babycarrier.
`[0008] FIG.2is aperspective diagram ofan embodimentof
`an adjustable shoulder harness.
`[0009] FIG.3isaperspective diagram ofan embodimentof
`the detachable adjustable pouch system exterior.
`[0010]
`FIG. 4is a perspective diagram of another embodi-
`mentof the detachable adjustable pouch system interior.
`[0011]
`FIG. 5isa perspective diagram of another embodi-
`mentof the detachable adjustable pouch system.
`[0012]
`FIG. 6isa perspective diagram of another embodi-
`mentof the detachable adjustable pouch system.
`[0013]
`FIG. 7 is another perspective diagram of an embodi-
`ment of the detachable adjustable pouch system attached to
`the shoulder harness.
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`FIG. 8 is another perspective diagram of an embodi-
`[0014]
`ment of the detachable adjustable pouch system attached to
`the shoulder harness.
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`FIG. 9 is another perspective diagram of an embodi-
`[0015]
`ment of the detachable adjustable pouch system attached to
`the shoulder harness.
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`FIG. 10 is another perspective diagram of an
`[0016]
`embodiment of the detachable adjustable pouch system
`attached to the shoulder harness.
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`FIG. 11 is a perspective of an embodiment of the
`[0017]
`detachable adjustable pouch system attached to a secure
`object.
`FIG. 12 is another perspective of an embodiment of
`[0018]
`the detachable adjustable pouch system attached to a secure
`object.
`FIG. 13 is a perspective diagram of an embodiment
`[0019]
`of the adjustable shoulder harness attached to the detachable
`adjustable pouch system attached to a secure object.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
`AND THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
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`It will be readily understood that the components of
`[0020]
`the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in
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`the Figures herein, may be arranged and designed in a wide
`variety of different configurations. Thus, the following, more
`detailed description of embodiments of the apparatus of the
`present
`invention, as represented in the Figures is not
`intendedto limit the scope of the invention, as claimed,but is
`merely representative of various selected embodimentsofthe
`invention.
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`FIG. 1 discloses an embodiment of the current
`[0021]
`invention depicting a soft baby carrier 100 comprising an
`adjustable shoulder harness 200 and a detachable adjustable
`pouch system 300 in which an infant can be safely carried by
`its parent or fastened to a secure object. FIG. 2 discloses an
`embodimentof the current invention depicting an adjustable
`shoulder harness 200. The shoulder harness 200 may com-
`prise an arrangementof at least two adjustable straps 201
`comprising two ends 202, a front and rear portion, with a
`plurality offastening fixtures 203 disposed at the front portion
`of said arrangement. In some embodiments the arrangement
`may comprise at least two adjustable straps 201 that form a
`figure 8-shaped arrangement. The two adjustable straps 201
`may comprise thick padded fabric of substantially equally
`lengths. The two adjustable straps 201 mayintersect through
`an intersection 205 that may also comprises an appendage
`206 attachedto the intersection 205 disposed towards the rear
`portion of the arrangement that may be utilized to hold the
`shoulder harness 200 in conformity. The thick padded fabric
`mayserveto cushion both the wearerandthe infant while the
`intersection 205 mayassist to hold the arrangementin place,
`providing both fit and comfort during long periods ofuse. The
`two adjustable straps 201 may comprise buckles 207 disposed
`towardsthe rear ofportionofthe arrangementthatare utilized
`to provide slack or take up any excess slack in the arrange-
`mentsuchthat the shoulder harness 200 conformsto the torso
`of the wearer. The plurality of fastening fixtures 203 may be
`disposed generallyat the front portion ofthe shoulder harness
`200 and may comprise male or female connections selected
`from the group consisting of plastic domes, metal domes,
`plastic clips, metal clips, plastic hooks, metal hooks or com-
`binations thereof. In a preferred embodimentthe plurality of
`fastening fixtures 203 may comprise plastic clips that may
`also be configured to complementthe at least one fastening
`fixtures of the detachable adjustable pouch system (not
`shown).
`[0022] Also depicted are the at least two retractable shoul-
`der straps 208 that may be disposedat the front of the adjust-
`able shoulder harness 200 comprising separate fastening fix-
`tures 203 at each end. In some embodiments the separate
`fastening fixtures 203 disposedat the endoftheat least two
`retractable shoulder straps 208 may comprise a means to
`enable each end to be extended orretracted. In a preferred
`embodimentthe at least two retractable straps 208 may com-
`prise nylon strapping attachedto a piece of fabric 209 subse-
`quently attached in the upperportion of the adjustable shoul-
`der harness 200. The piece of fabric 209 may beutilized to
`enable the at least two retractable shoulder straps 208 to
`withstand the effects of separating from the shoulder harness
`200 after prolonged usage. The at least two retractable straps
`208 may further comprise a sliding padded rectangularfabric
`strip 210 that may be attached using loops 211 with stops 212
`forming the ends. The loops 211 may assist to keep two
`retractable straps 208 secure while the stops 212 may prevent
`the tworetractable straps 208 from disconnecting from the
`shoulder harness 200. In some embodiments the fabric strips
`210 may provide extra cushioning to prevent chaffing that
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`mayoccurto an infant when the detachable adjustable pouch
`system (not shown) is attached to the adjustable shoulder
`harness 200.
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`[0023] Two small fastening fixtures 203 may be configured
`to connect at a lower front portion of the arrangement. The
`two small fastening fixtures 203 may be attached to elastic
`straps 213 that are attached at a lower portion of the arrange-
`ment. The two smaller fastening fixtures 203 mayassist the
`shoulder harness 200 to conform better to the torso of the
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`wearer and provide an improvedfit. The two adjustable straps
`201 may further comprise ends 202 with elastic straps 214
`that may be utilized to secure any extra length of strap not
`being utilized. In other embodiments a bib (not shown) may
`be attached by plastic domes 215 disposedin the front portion
`of the shoulder harness 200 which may correspond to the
`chest area of the wearer. The bib mayact as a shield between
`the infant and the wearer and preventstains from lodging on
`the wearer’s clothes.
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`FIG. 3 discloses another embodimentofthe current
`[0024]
`invention depicting the exterior of a detachable adjustable
`pouch system 300 comprising a front 301, back 302, side 303
`and seat 304 portions. Each portion may compriseat least one
`fastening fixture 305. The side portions 303 may comprise
`retractable straps 306 with fastening fixtures 305 disposedat
`each end. A retractable drawstring system 308 may be dis-
`posed within the back portion 302. The pouch system 300
`may comprise paddedfabric in a generally T-shaped configu-
`ration. The front portion 301 ofthe pouch system 300 may be
`formed towardsthe bottom of the T-shaped configuration and
`comprise a forked portion 314 that may further comprise at
`least one fastening fixture 305 that complementsthe at least
`one ofthe plurality of fastening fixtures 203 located on the
`shoulder harness. The forked portion 314 may further com-
`prise a retractable partition 307 comprising paddedfabricthat
`may be extended andattached to plastic domes 311 in an
`upper portion of the forked portion 314 or retracted and
`secured using another set of plastic domes 311 in a lower
`portion of the forked portion 314. Theretractable partition
`307 mayallow the pouchto extend to provide more depth in
`the seat portion 304 that may also allow more leg room for a
`larger infant and assist to keep the shoulderstraps in place. A
`sliding fastening fixture 312 attached to a restraining loop 313
`mayalso be disposed onthe exteriorof the frontportion 301.
`Thesliding fastening fixture 312 may be adjusted to connect
`with the at least one fixtures 305 disposed at the ends of the
`retractable straps 306 disposedin the side portions 303 of the
`pouch system 300 to accommodate an infant and provide a
`betterfit.
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`[0025] The back 302 and side 303 portions of the pouch
`system 300 may be formed in the upper portion of the
`T-shaped configuration and may comprise at least one fasten-
`ing fixture 305 that complementsat least one ofthe plurality
`of fastening fixtures 203 located on the adjustable shoulder
`harness 200. The retractable straps 306 may comprise nylon
`straps attached to the back 302 portion of the pouch system
`300. The retractable straps 306 may also comprise fabric
`loops 211 that may be utilized to secure any extra length ofthe
`nylon strap not be used to secure the infant in the pouch
`system 300. The seat 304 portion may be formed generally in
`the middle ofthe T-shaped configuration and may compriseat
`least one male fastening fixture 305 disposed on the exterior
`of said portion. In a preferred embodiment the seat portion
`304 may comprise four male fastening fixtures 305 for con-
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`203 of the adjustable should harness 200.
`[0026]
`FIG. 4 discloses another embodimentdepicting the
`interior portion of the pouch system 300 that may comprise a
`padded fabric that provides both comfort and warmth. The
`interior maybe sufficiently void of any sharp or hard objects
`and lay substantially flat for receiving an infant. The embodi-
`ment also discloses the retractable drawstring system 308
`which may further comprise retractable drawstrings 400 that
`may subsequently be disposed within channels that form a
`generally V-shaped configuration. The endsoftheretractable
`drawstrings 400 may be attached and anchoredto the back
`302 portion of the pouch system 300. The channels may be
`formed to accommodate the retractable drawstrings 400 so
`they have limited movement in a selected direction. The
`retractable drawstrings 400 maybe selected from the material
`consisting of string, fabric tubing, nylon strapping, or com-
`binations thereof. The retractable drawstrings 400 may be
`attached at their ends to a portion of the back 302 portion of
`the pouch system 300 that extends to an opening 401 where a
`strip comprising a pull tab 402 is attached at the apex of the
`V-shaped configuration. Theretractable drawstrings 400 may
`be pulled up to 10 inches in a downwarddirection towards the
`forked portion 314 of the pouch system 300 oralternatively
`retracted back to their original starting position. Theretract-
`able drawstrings 400 may also comprisestrips of a self adhe-
`sive material 403 that begin proximate the pull tab 402 and
`extend up to 10 inches towards the back 302 portion. In some
`embodiments the self adhesive material 403 may comprise
`Velcro hooks. A corresponding self adhesive pad 404 may be
`attached to the interior seat 304 portion of the adjustable
`pouch system 300. In some embodiments the corresponding
`self adhesive pad 404 may comprise Velcro padding. The
`back 302 portion ofthe pouch system 300 may also comprise
`an elasticized band that forms a pocket 405 in which the
`pouch system 300 may be rolled and stowed away.
`[0027]
`FIG. 5 discloses an embodiment of the detachable
`adjustable pouch system 300 depicting a fastening system
`500 that may be utilized to adjust the depth of the pouch
`system 300. The fastening system 500 may comprisestrips of
`self adhesive material 403 disposed on oneside of the retract-
`able drawstrings 400 that may be pulled and folded back
`towardsthe back 302 portion to beaffixed to the self adhesive
`pad 404 disposedin the interior seat 304 portion of the pouch
`system 300. The fastening system 500 is disposed in the seat
`304 portion of the pouch system 300 which maybe disposed
`underneath the bottom ofthe infant and mayutilized to incor-
`porate the weight ofthe infant as a componentto help keep the
`self adhesive material 403 and the self adhesive pad 404
`affixed to one another. In some embodiments the fastening
`system 500 may also provide anextra layer of padding in the
`seat 304 portion.
`[0028]
`FIG. 6 discloses an embodimentof the baby carrier
`100 depicting the adjustable pouch system 300 secured
`around an infant. In a preferred embodimentthe pouch sys-
`tem 300 may comprise paddedfabric in a generally T-shaped
`configuration with the front 301 portion being disposed
`towards the lower portion of the T-shaped configuration
`which may also comprise a forked portion 314. The forked
`portion 314 may be folded inwards towards the back 302
`portion with the fastening fixtures 305 being disposed on the
`exterior of the pouch system 300. The side 303 portions may
`be formedin the upper portion of the T-shaped configuration
`and may be folded inwardsto intersect with the forked portion
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`314. The embodimentfurther depicts how the T-shaped con-
`figuration may form the pouch system 300 that is utilized to
`support an infant. The side 303 portions may be used to wrap
`underneath the infants arms and around the torso while the
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`fasteningfixtures 305 disposed at each end may be configured
`to connect with the sliding fastening fixture 312 attached to
`the restraining loop 313 of the front 301 portion. In this
`embodimentthe adjustable pouch system 300 may encapsu-
`late and support an infant in a substantially upright sitting
`position that can be attached to the adjustable shoulder har-
`ness 200 or a secure object.
`[0029]
`FIGS. 7-8 disclose an embodimentof the baby car-
`rier 100 depicting the detachable adjustable pouch system
`300 attached to the adjustable shoulder harness 200 in a
`forward facing position where the infant may be positioned
`forward facing. In this embodiment the adjustable pouch
`system 300 comprising the plurality of fastening fixtures 305
`maybe attachedto the adjustable shoulder harness 200 using
`the at least one fastening fixtures 203. In a preferred embodi-
`ment the pouch system 300 maybe attached to the adjustable
`shoulder harness 200 using twelve fastening fixtures which
`may comprise the separate fastening fixtures 203 disposedat
`each end of the at least two retractable shoulder straps 208
`that complement two fastening fixtures 305 disposed in the
`forked portion 314 of the adjustable pouch system 300. Two
`fastening, fixtures 203 disposed at the lower front portion of
`the adjustable shoulder harness 200 may be coupled with two
`fastening fixtures 305 disposed in the seat 304 portion of the
`pouch system 300. While two additional fastening fixtures
`203 located intermediate the at least two retractable shoulder
`straps 208 and the lower portion of the adjustable shoulder
`harness 200 may be coupled with two additional fastening
`fixtures 305 disposedat the rearof the back 302 portion ofthe
`pouch system 300. Referring now to FIG. 8 which discloses a
`babycarrier 100 wherein the adjustable shoulder harness 200
`comprising separate fastening fixtures 203 disposed at the
`end ofthe at least one retractable shoulder straps 208 may be
`coupled with the fastening fixtures 305 disposedin the forked
`portion 314 of the pouch system 300 in a forward facing
`position. In this embodiment the at least two retractable
`shoulder straps 208 may help to secure the uppertorso area of
`an infant and preventthe child from falling outof the carrier.
`[0030]
`FIGS. 9-10 disclose an embodiment of the baby
`carrier 100 depicting the detachable adjustable pouch system
`300 attached to the adjustable shoulder harness 200 in a
`rearward facing position where the infant may face towards
`the wearer. In a preferred embodimentthe pouch system 300
`maybe attachedto the adjustable shoulder harness 200 using
`a combination of fastening fixtures which may comprise the
`separate fastening fixtures 203 disposed at each endofthe at
`least two retractable shoulder straps 208 coupled with the at
`least one fastening fixtures 305 disposed in the back 302
`portion of the pouch system 300. The two fastening fixtures
`203 disposed at the lower front portion of the adjustable
`shoulder harness 200 may be coupled with two fastening
`fixtures 305 disposed in the front ofthe seat 304 portion ofthe
`pouch system 300 while two more fastening fixtures 203
`located intermediate the at least two retractable shoulder
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`straps 208 and the lowerportion of the shoulder harness 200
`are coupled with the at least one fastening fixtures 305 dis-
`posedin the forked portion 314 of the adjustable pouch sys-
`tem 300. Referring now to FIG. 9 which depicts how the at
`least two retractable shoulder straps 208 may allow the pouch
`system 300 to be extended at least 2 inches from the adjust-
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`able shoulder harness 200. This may be accomplished by
`utilizing separate fastening fixtures 203 that comprise a
`meansto extendorretract the at least two retractable shoulder
`straps 208, wherein the means may comprise one of the
`following consisting of a plastic sliding loop mechanism, a
`metal sliding loop mechanism, an elasticized member, an
`adjustable Velcro strap, or combinations thereof. The means
`may allow the pouch system 300 to be securely extended
`away from wearer without having to detach said pouch sys-
`tem 300 or removethe infant, while simultaneously allowing
`the wearer face to face access with the infant. In some
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`embodiments the retractable shoulders straps 208 may allow
`the wearer quick face to face access to the infant in order to
`tend to the infants needs as well as provide extra room for the
`infant to move should the needarise.
`[0031]
`FIGS. 11-12 disclose an embodiment depicting the
`detachable adjustable pouch system 300 fastened to the back
`rest of a shopping cart 1100 being disposed atop the seat 1102
`portion of the shopping cart 1100. FIG. 11 depicts how the
`side 303 portions may be threaded through the metal bars
`1101 of the back rest of a shopping cart 1100 using the
`retractable straps 306 with the at least one fastening fixtures
`305 disposed at each end. FIG. 12 depicts how the at least one
`fastening fixtures 305 may then be connected to the sliding
`fastening fixture 312 disposed in the front 301 portion of the
`pouch system 300 such that an infant may be substantially
`secured. In some embodiments the fastening fixtures 305
`disposed in the forked portion 314 of the pouch maybe con-
`nected together to prevent finger entrapment.
`[0032]
`FIG. 13 discloses an embodimentofthe baby carrier
`100 depicting the detachable adjustable pouch system 300
`attached to the adjustable shoulder harness 200 in a forward
`facing position where the adjustable shoulder harness 200
`may be adapted to attach to a secure object such as a high
`backed chair 1300. The adjustable shoulder harness 200 may
`be adjusted to fit securely aroundthe back of a chair 1300 so
`that the pouch system 300 may be attached to support an
`infant.
`[0033] Whereas the present invention has been described in
`particular relation to the drawings attached hereto, it should
`be understoodthat other and further modifications apart from
`those shown or suggested herein, may be made within the
`scope andspirit of the present invention.
`Whatis claimedis:
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`1. A baby carrier comprising;
`an adjustable shoulder harness comprising an arrangement
`of at least two adjustable straps comprising two ends, a
`front and rear portion, a plurality of fastening fixtures
`disposedat the front portion ofsaid arrangement,at least
`tworetractable shoulder straps disposed at the front of
`said arrangement comprising separate fastening fixtures
`that comprise a meansto extendorretract said retract-
`able shoulder straps disposed at each end,
`a detachable adjustable pouch system comprising a front,
`back, and seat portion, each portion comprising at least
`one fastening fixture,
`the side portions comprising
`retractable straps with fastening fixtures disposed at
`each end,the front portion comprising a retractable par-
`tition, a retractable drawstring system disposed within
`the back andseat portions, a fastening system disposed
`in the seat portion.
`2. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the arrangement
`comprises the at least two adjustable straps that form a figure
`8-shaped arrangement.
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`3. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`adjustable straps comprise thick padded fabric of substan-
`tially equal lengths.
`4. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`adjustable straps intersect through an intersection at the rear
`portion of the arrangement.
`5. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`adjustable straps comprise buckles disposed towardsthe rear
`portion of the arrangement.
`6. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the plurality of
`fastening fixtures comprise male and female connections
`selected from the group consisting of plastic domes, metal
`domes, plastic clips, metal clips, plastic hooks, metal hooks
`or combinationsthereof.
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`7. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein at least one of the
`plurality of fastening fixtures of the adjustable shoulder har-
`ness is configured to complementthe at least one fastening
`fixtures of the detachable adjustable pouch system.
`8. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein two small fastening
`fixtures of the adjustable shoulder harness are configured to
`connectat a lowerfront portion of the arrangement.
`9. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`retractable straps comprise nylon strapping.
`10. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`retractable straps are each disposed within the upper front
`portions of the adjustable shoulder harness.
`11. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`retractable straps comprise a sliding padded rectangular strip.
`12. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the at least two
`retractable shoulder straps comprise a means to extend or
`retract the detachable adjustable pouch system at least 2
`inches from the adjustable shoulder harness.
`13. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises paddedfabric in a general T-shaped configuration.
`14. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises a front portion comprising a forked portion com-
`prising the at least one fastening fixture that complementsat
`least one of the plurality of fastening fixture located on the
`adjustable shoulder harness.
`15. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises a sliding fastening fixture disposed on the exterior
`of the front portion attached to a restraining loop.
`16. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises a back portion comprisingthe at least one fastening
`fixture that complements at least one of the plurality of fas-
`tening fixtures located on the adjustable shoulder harness.
`17. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises side portions each comprising retractable straps
`with fastening fixtures disposed at each end.
`18. The babycarrier of claim 1, wherein the pouch system
`comprises at least one male fastening fixture disposed on the
`exterior of the seat portion.
`19. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the adjustable
`pouch system comprises a retractable drawstring system
`comprising retractable drawstrings that form a generally
`V-shaped configuration disposed within channels that extend
`through the seat and back portions.
`20. The baby carrier of claim 1, wherein the adjustable
`pouch system comprises a fastening system disposed in the
`seat portion comprising a strip of Velcro attached to the
`retractable drawstring system.
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