Infant carrier support holder

Abstract

A carrier support holder consists of an integral, unitary member. The holder has a U-shaped component which is configured for placement over the belt or waistband of the user, a second, hook-shaped component extending outward for insertion into a slot, opening, or other convenient space underneath or on the side of an infant or similar carrier, and a third, curvilinear component designed to be positioned against the user's waist.

1 . A holder for a carrier to be supported by a user, said holder being an integral, unitary member comprising: 
 a. a U-shaped first section means for securing the holder to the user, said section means having outboard and inboard arms;    b. second section means extending outwardly from the outboard arm of the first section means for supporting the carrier; and    c. third section means extending laterally from the inboard arm of the first section means for supporting the holder against the user, whereby placement of the third section means against the user permits the holder to assist in supporting the carrier.    
   
   
       2 . The holder as in  claim 1  wherein the second section means is substantially hook-shaped in configuration.  
   
   
       3 . The holder as in  claim 1  wherein the third section means has a curvilinear configuration.  
   
   
       4 . The holder as in  claim 3  wherein the third section means extends substantially perpendicularly to the second section means.  
   
   
       5 . The holder as in  claim 4  wherein the third section extends from the sides of the second section means.  
   
   
       6 . The holder as in  claim 1  wherein the third section means extends substantially perpendicularly to the second section means.  
   
   
       7 . The holder as in  claim 6  wherein the third section extends from the sides of the second section means.  
   
   
       8 . The holder as in  claim 1  wherein the third section means is configured to rest against the waist of the user.  
   
   
       9 . The holder as in  claim 1  wherein the outboard arm of the first section means mergers smoothly into and forms the second section means.  
   
   
       10 . A holder for a carrier to be supported by a user, said holder being an integral, unitary member comprising: 
 a. a first support component, curvilinear in configuration;    b. a U-shaped second support section having inboard and outboard arms, said second support section being attached substantially perpendicularly to the first support component, said first component extending laterally from the second support section; and    c. a hook-shaped third support section extending outwardly from the second support section.    
   
   
       11 . The holder as in  claim 10  wherein the second support section is configured to be secured to the user to assist the user in supporting the carrier.  
   
   
       12 . The holder as in  claim 10  wherein the third support section is configured to connect to and support the carrier.  
   
   
       13 . The holder as in  claim 10  wherein the first support section is configured to rest against the waist of the user.  
   
   
       14 . The holder as in  claim 10  wherein the outboard arm of the second support section merges smoothly into and forms the third support section.  
   
   
       15 . The holder as in  claim 10  wherein the first support section extends from the sides of the second support section.