Access optimized child support device

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9918561-B2
Application number	US-201615071466-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Mar 16, 2016
Priority date	Aug 9, 2013
Publication date	Mar 20, 2018
Grant date	Mar 20, 2018

Abstract

A child support device including a folding frame having front legs and rear legs, and a hub pivotally coupling upper ends of the front and rear legs to move between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. The hub includes a first coupling element. The device further includes a support component having a second coupling element releasably engageable with the first coupling element, for detachably mounting the support component to the frame. The support component is optionally a dual-mode support, usable in a first mode of use mounted to the frame, and in a second mode of use independent of the frame.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A child support device comprising:
a folding frame comprising front legs and rear legs, the front and rear legs pivotally coupled to one another to move between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration;
a first support component configured for detachably mounting to the folding frame and comprising a first receiving area for receiving and supporting a child in a first support position, wherein the folding frame supports the first support component with the receiving area positioned at a height of about 21″ to about 36″ above a support surface; and
a second support component different from the first support component, and configured for detachably mounting to the folding frame, the second support component comprising a second receiving area for receiving and supporting a child in a second support position different from the first support position, whereby the first and second support components are used interchangeably in connection with the folding frame.

2. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the frame maintains the first support component with the first receiving area at a height of about 26″-32″.

3. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the frame maintains the first support component with the first receiving area at a height of about 29″.

4. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the height of the first support component is adjustable.

5. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises wheels for mobility.

6. The child support device of claim 5 , wherein the frame comprises a trolley having at least one first wheel horizontally and angularly offset relative to at least one second wheel.

7. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the first support component is a dual-mode support, usable in a first mode of use mounted to the frame, and a second mode of use independent of the frame.

8. The child support device of claim 7 , wherein the dual-mode support has a support base comprising at least one resilient member for allowing motion in the second mode of use independent of the frame.

9. The child support device of claim 7 , wherein the dual-mode support has a base with receivers for engaging repositionable arcuate members, repositionable between a fixed position mode and a rocking mode in the second mode of use independent of the frame.

10. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the first support component comprises a seat.

11. The child support device of claim 10 , wherein the second support component comprises a bassinet.

12. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the gripping handle extends substantially entirely around a periphery of the support component.

13. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the folding frame comprises at least one hinged cross-brace extending between the front and rear legs.

14. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the folding frame comprises an accessory storage platform extending between the front legs.

15. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second support components comprises a storage compartment.

16. The child support device of claim 15 , wherein the storage compartment comprises a docking station for an electronic device.

17. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a secondary seating surface accessible when the first and second support components are both removed from the frame.

18. The child support device of claim 1 , wherein the first support component comprises a feeding tray.

19. The child support device of claim 18 , wherein the feeding tray is pivotally mounted to the support device.

20. A child support device comprising:
a frame comprising front legs and rear legs, and a hub connecting the front and rear legs, the hub comprising a first coupling element; and
a first support component having a second coupling element releasably engageable with the first coupling element for detachably mounting the first support component to the frame, wherein the frame supports the first support component at a height of about 21″ to about 36″ above a support surface; and
a second support component different from the first support component, and having a third coupling element releasably engageable with the first coupling element for detachably mounting the second support component to the frame, whereby the first and second support components are used interchangeably in connection with the folding frame.

21. The child support device of claim 20 , wherein the height of the first support component is adjustable.

22. The child support device of claim 20 , wherein the frame comprises wheels for mobility.

23. The child support device of claim 20 , wherein the hub hingedly connects upper ends of the front and rear legs.

24. The child support device of claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first and second support components is a dual-mode support, usable in a first mode of use mounted to the frame, and in a second mode of use independent of the frame.

25. A child support device comprising a support frame, a first child-supporting seat releasably and movably coupled to the support frame to allow for reciprocating motion of the first child-supporting seat with respect to the support frame; and a second child-supporting component different from the first child-supporting seat and configured to be releasably coupled to the support frame, the first child-supporting seat and the second child supporting component being compatible for interchangeable use in connection with the support frame;
wherein the support frame is foldable.

26. The child support device of claim 25 , wherein the first child-supporting seat is a dual-mode support, usable in a first mode of use mounted to the support frame, and usable in a second mode of use independent of the support frame.

27. A child support device comprising a support frame, a first child-supporting seat releasably and movably coupled to the support frame to allow for reciprocating motion of the first child-supporting seat with respect to the support frame; and a second child-supporting component different from the first child-supporting seat and configured to be releasably coupled to the support frame, the first child-supporting seat and the second child supporting component being compatible for interchangeable use in connection with the support frame;
wherein the support frame supports the first child-supporting seat at a height of about 21″ to about 36″ above a support surface; and
wherein the height of the first child-supporting seat is adjustable.

28. A child support device comprising a support frame, a first child-supporting seat releasably and movably coupled to the support frame to allow for reciprocating motion of the first child-supporting seat with respect to the support frame; and a second child-supporting component different from the first child-supporting seat and configured to be releasably coupled to the support frame, the first child-supporting seat and the second child supporting component being compatible for interchangeable use in connection with the support frame;
wherein the support frame comprises wheels for mobility.

Assignees

• Kids Ii Inc

Inventors

• Perrin Thomas M
• Burns Stephen R
• Tadipatri Chaitanya
• Tong Poon Yuk

Classifications

• A47D1/06 Primary

  convertible to a push chair · CPC title

• A47D13/107

  resiliently suspended or supported, e.g. baby bouncers · CPC title

• A47D13/101

  Foldable rocking chairs · CPC title

• A47D1/04

  convertible from a high chair to a low one {, e.g.} by reversing · CPC title

• A47D1/02

  Foldable chairs {(foldable rocking-chairs A47D13/101)} · CPC title