Inflatable crib

Abstract

An inflatable and/or portable crib includes a base platform sized and configured to support a child, and inflatable side panels extending vertically from and surrounding the base platform. The base platform and side panels define an enclosure for the child, at least one of side panels having an outer inflatable frame surrounding a region configured to allow visibility within the enclosure.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A crib comprising: 
 a base platform sized and configured to support a child; and    a plurality of inflatable side panels extending vertically from and surrounding the base platform, the base platform and side panels defining an enclosure for the child, at least one of side panels having an outer inflatable frame surrounding a region configured to allow visibility within the enclosure.    
     
     
         2 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the region configured to allow visibility within the enclosure is formed of a woven mesh.  
     
     
         3 . The crib of  claim 2  wherein the woven mesh is bonded to the outer inflatable frame.  
     
     
         4 . The crib of  claim 3  wherein the woven mesh is heat-sealed to the outer inflatable frame.  
     
     
         5 . The crib of  claim 2  wherein the woven mesh is stitched to the outer inflatable frame.  
     
     
         6 . The crib of  claim 5  further comprising binding tape positioned between the woven mesh and the outer inflatable frame.  
     
     
         7 . The crib of  claim 6  further comprising stitching between the binding tape and the woven mesh and between the binding tape and the outer inflatable frame.  
     
     
         8 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein each of the side panels is inflatable individually.  
     
     
         9 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of inflatable side panels are configured to be inflatable from a single valve.  
     
     
         10 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the base platform is integral to the side panels.  
     
     
         11 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the base platform is inflatable.  
     
     
         12 . The crib of  claim 11  wherein the base platform comprises a plurality of elongated ribs.  
     
     
         13 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the base platform is formed of a mesh.  
     
     
         14 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the base platform comprises polyvinylchloride.  
     
     
         15 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the base platform and side panels define a rectangular square or geodesic enclosure.  
     
     
         16 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein each of the side panels has a lower end and an upper end, the lower end having a width greater than the upper end.  
     
     
         17 . The crib of  claim 1  further comprising a pump to inflate the side panels.  
     
     
         18 . The crib of  claim 1  wherein the side panels are configured to be inflated with air.