Lock channel clip for a crib safety net

Abstract

The invention provides a device for securing a safety net to a crib having at least one wall with a top bar. The device includes an elongated member having an outer surface and an inner surface and further includes an open channel defined along the inner surface and adapted to be coupled to the top bar of the wall. A connecting member is coupled to the outer surface of the elongated member and is adapted to be coupled with an edge of the safety net to secure the safety net to the crib.

1 . A device for securing a safety net to a crib having at least one wall with a top bar, the safety net having an edge, the device comprising: 
 an elongated member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said elongated member including an open channel defined along said inner surface and adapted to be coupled with the top bar of the wall; and    a connecting member coupled to said outer surface of said elongated member and adapted to be coupled with the edge of the safety net.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said elongated member comprises: 
 a base portion; and    two opposed leg portions extending from said base portion, wherein said base portion and said leg portions collectively define said open channel.    
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein said connecting member is coupled to one of said leg portions of said elongated member.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 2  wherein said leg portions are acutely angled with respect to said base portion and converge toward one another.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said channel is adapted to be coupled with the top bar of the wall through a frictional fit.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said elongated member includes a barb on said inner surface adapted to engage the top bar and secure said device to the crib.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said connecting member includes a cavity having an opening, and said device further comprising: 
 a retaining rod adapted to be coupled with the edge of the safety net and further adapted to be received through said opening and into said cavity by a snap-fit connection.    
   
   
       8 . An assembly for a crib having at least one wall with a top bar, the assembly comprising: 
 a safety net adapted to line a surface of the wall and having an edge; and    a clip for securing said safety net to the crib, said clip comprising: 
 an elongated member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said elongated member including an open channel defined along said inner surface and adapted to be coupled with the top bar of the wall; and  
 a connecting member coupled to said outer surface of said elongated member and adapted to be coupled with said edge of said safety net.  
   
   
   
       9 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein said elongated member comprises: 
 a base portion; and    two opposed leg portions extending from said base portion, wherein said base portion and said leg portions collectively define said open channel.    
   
   
       10 . The assembly of  claim 9  wherein said connecting member is coupled to one of said leg portions of said elongated member.  
   
   
       11 . The assembly of  claim 9  wherein said leg portions are acutely angled with respect to said base portion and converge toward one another.  
   
   
       12 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein said channel is adapted to be coupled with the top bar of the wall through a frictional fit.  
   
   
       13 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein said elongated member includes a barb on said inner surface adapted to engage the top bar and secure said device to the crib.  
   
   
       14 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein said connecting member includes a cavity having an opening, and said device further comprising: 
 a retaining rod adapted to be coupled with said edge of said safety net and further adapted to be received through said opening and into said cavity by a snap-fit connection.    
   
   
       15 . A device for defining a space for a child to play or sleep, comprising: 
 a crib having a wall defining at least a portion of the space, said wall having a top bar;    a safety net adapted to line a surface of said wall and having an edge; and    a clip for securing said safety net to said crib, said clip comprising: 
 an elongated member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said elongated member including an open channel defined along said inner surface and adapted to be coupled with said top bar of said wall; and  
 a connecting member coupled to said outer surface of said elongated member and adapted to be coupled with said edge of said safety net.  
   
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 15  wherein said elongated member comprises: 
 a base portion; and    two opposed leg portions extending from said base portion, wherein said base portion and said leg portions collectively define said open channel.    
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 16  wherein said connecting member is coupled to one of said leg portions of said elongated member.  
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 16  wherein said leg portions are acutely angled with respect to said base portion and converge toward one another.  
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 15  wherein said channel is adapted to be coupled with said top bar of said wall through a frictional fit.  
   
   
       20 . The device of  claim 15  wherein said connecting member includes a cavity having an opening, and said device further comprising: 
 a retaining rod adapted to be coupled with said edge of said safety net and further adapted to be received through said opening and into said cavity by a snap-fit connection.