US2015201761A1PendingUtilityA1

Modular child carrier

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 21, 2014Filed: Jan 20, 2015Published: Jul 23, 2015
Est. expiryJan 21, 2034(~7.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Andrew R. Wollenberg
A47D 13/025A45F 5/1525A45F 5/1516A45F 2003/001A45F 3/04A45F 5/00A45F 2003/003A45F 2003/146A45F 4/02
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Abstract

A modular carrier assembly is disclosed that incorporates structure addressing the health, comfort and entertainment of a baby or young child. The modular carrier assembly for a baby or young child includes a vest portion, a baby carrier assembly attached to the front apron of the vest portion, and a backpack assembly attached to the back apron of the vest portion. The vest portion includes a pair of spaced shoulder straps, a front apron, and a back apron. The baby carrier assembly has a receiver portion with a width sufficient to support the child's hips. Additionally, the backpack assembly counterbalances the baby carrier assembly by offsetting at least a portion of the baby carrier assembly weight with the backpack assembly weight, thereby facilitating ease of operation by a wearer of the modular carrier assembly.

Claims

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1 . A modular carrier assembly for a baby or young child, comprising:
 a vest portion, the vest portion including a pair of spaced shoulder straps, a front apron, and a back apron; wherein the vest portion includes a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) system on one or both of the front apron and back apron of the vest portion;   a baby carrier assembly attached to the front apron of the vest portion, the baby carrier assembly having a receiver portion with a width sufficient to support a child's hips; and   a backpack assembly attached to the back apron of the vest portion, wherein the backpack assembly counterbalances the baby carrier assembly, thereby providing improved weight distribution for a wearer of the modular carrier assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the baby carrier assembly is removable from the vest portion. 
     
     
         3 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the baby carrier assembly is reversible on the vest portion to enable the baby carrier assembly to position a baby inwards or outwards. 
     
     
         4 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the backpack assembly is removable from the vest portion and interchangeable with other backpack assemblies of differing sizes that are attachable to the back apron of the vest portion. 
     
     
         5 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the MOLLE system includes a plurality of rows of looped structures spanning a width of the vest portion. 
     
     
         6 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the receiver portion is adjustable to reduce hip dysplasia in the child. 
     
     
         7 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the vest portion includes channeled air-mesh construction for enhanced ventilation. 
     
     
         8 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the vest is sized to extend only three quarters of a length of a wearer's torso to enable mobility and ventilation. 
     
     
         9 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the backpack assembly is configured to function as a diaper bag when removed from the back apron of the vest portion. 
     
     
         10 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the vest portion further includes a semi-rigid plate. 
     
     
         11 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the semi-rigid plate is connected to the modular lightweight load carrying equipment system, a plurality of female buckles are attached to an underside of the semi-rigid plate, and the body carrier assembly includes a plurality of male buckles passing through the modular lightweight load carrying equipment system that individually connect to one of the female buckles. 
     
     
         12 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the semi-rigid plate is reinforced with a perforated sheet to provide rigidity and ventilation. 
     
     
         13 . A modular carrier assembly for a baby or young child, comprising:
 a vest portion, the vest portion including a pair of spaced shoulder straps, a front apron, and a back apron;   a baby carrier assembly attached to the front apron of the vest portion, the baby carrier assembly having a receiver portion with a width sufficient to support a child's hips; and   a backpack assembly attached to the back apron of the vest portion, wherein a weight of the backpack assembly offsets at least a portion of a weight of the baby carrier assembly, thereby facilitating improved weight distribution for a wearer of the modular carrier assembly;   wherein a position of the backpack assembly on the back apron is adjustable to improve the offsetting of the weight of the baby carrier assembly with the weight of the backpack assembly on the modular carrier assembly.   
     
     
         14 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the baby carrier further comprises a removable and washable ultra-soft liner, the liner including hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the liner further comprises a pouch for receiving child entertainment devices. 
     
     
         16 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the liner further comprises a vibrating motor to help the child to sleep. 
     
     
         17 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the baby carrier further comprises a strap for attaching a pacifier or toy. 
     
     
         18 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the assembly includes a pocket for a cell phone. 
     
     
         19 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising speakers. 
     
     
         20 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising a white noise machine. 
     
     
         21 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising an entertainment panel. 
     
     
         22 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising a liner to absorb sweat of the wearer. 
     
     
         23 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising exterior covers to change a color of the carrier assembly. 
     
     
         24 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising straps for attaching the carrier assembly to a chair. 
     
     
         25 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the baby carrier is configured to be suitable for a male wearer. 
     
     
         26 . The modular carrier assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the baby carrier further comprises an extendable baby hood.

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