Baby foot support

Abstract

A baby foot support is used to assist in changing a baby's diaper. The device can be easily folded, telescoped and/or disassembled for transport, for example in a diaper bag. A base includes a suction cup for removably attaching the base to a flat surface. A support arm has a first end that connects to the base and a second end that connects to a pair of tethers. A pair of cuffs connected to the tethers removable attach around the ankles of a baby to support the baby's feet to assist on changing the baby's diaper. Several types of support arms are described including a two-part arm with a sliding connection between the arms, a telescoping arm, and an articulating arm. A range of fasteners may be utilized, such as captured or removable wing bolts.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A baby foot support for assisting in diaper changing, comprising:
 a base comprising a suction cup configured for removably attaching the base to a flat surface;   a support arm with a first end configured to connect to the base and a second end configured for connection of tethers;   a pair of tethers for connection to the second end of the support arm;   a pair of cuffs, each for connection to one of the tethers, further configured for removable attachment around an ankle of a baby to support the baby's feet to assist on changing the baby's diaper.   
     
     
         2 . The baby foot support of  claim 1 , wherein the support arm comprises:
 a first bar with a channel through the first bar;   a first fastener configured for attaching a first end of the first bar to a yoke of the base at various angles with respect to the base;   a second bar;   a second fastener configured for attaching a first end of the second bar at various positions along the channel of the first bar; and   a second end of the second bar configured for attachment of the tethers.   
     
     
         3 . The baby foot support of  claim 3 , wherein the second fastener is further configured for attaching the second bar at various angles with respect to the first bar. 
     
     
         4 . The baby foot support of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprises captured wing bolts. 
     
     
         5 . The baby foot support of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprises removable wing bolts. 
     
     
         6 . The baby foot support of  claim 1 , wherein the support arm comprises a telescoping arm with a first end configured for attachment to the base and a second end configured for attachment of the tethers. 
     
     
         7 . The baby foot support of  claim 6 , further comprising a fastener for attaching the first end of the telescoping arm to a yoke of the base at various angles to the base. 
     
     
         8 . The baby foot support of  claim 7 , wherein the fastener comprises a captured wing bolt. 
     
     
         9 . The baby foot support of  claim 7 , wherein the fastener comprises a removable wing bolt. 
     
     
         10 . The baby foot support of  claim 1 , wherein the support arm comprises an articulating arm. 
     
     
         11 . The baby foot support of  claim 10 , wherein the articulating arm comprises:
 a first arm;   a first fastener for attaching a first end of the first arm to a yoke of the base at various angles to the base;   a second arm;   a second fastener for attaching a second end of the first arm to a first end of the second arm at various angles to the first arm; and   a second end of the second arm configured for attachment of the tethers.   
     
     
         12 . The baby foot support of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 gear surfaces on the yoke of the base and mating gear surfaces on the first end of the first arm for selectively securing the first arm at a variety of angles with respect to the base when the first fastener is tightened; and   gear surfaces on the second end of the first arm and mating gear surfaces on the first end of the second arm for selectively securing the second arm at a variety of angles with respect to the first arm when the second fastener is tightened.   
     
     
         13 . The baby foot support of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprises captured or removable wing bolts. 
     
     
         14 . The baby foot support of  claim 12 , further configured for folding, telescoping or disassembling to facilitate storing and transporting the baby foot support. 
     
     
         15 . A baby foot support for assisting in diaper changing, comprising:
 a base comprising a suction cup configured for removably attaching the base to a flat surface;   a support arm connected at one end to the base; comprising:
 a first bar with a channel through the first bar; 
 a first fastener for attaching a first end of the first bar to a yoke of the base at various angles with respect to the base; 
 a second bar; 
 a second fastener for attaching a first end of a second bar to the channel at various positions along the channel and at various angles with respect to the first bar; 
   a pair of tethers connected to a second end of the second arm;   a pair of cuffs, each connected to one of the tethers and configured for removable attachment around an ankle of a baby to support the baby's feet to assist on changing the baby's diaper.   
     
     
         16 . The baby foot support of  claim 15 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprises captured or removable wing bolts. 
     
     
         17 . The baby foot support of  claim 15 , further configured for folding, telescoping or disassembling to facilitate storing and transporting the baby foot support. 
     
     
         18 . A baby foot support for assisting in diaper changing, comprising:
 a base comprising a suction cup configured for removably attaching the base to a flat surface;   an articulating arm, comprising:
 a first arm, 
 a first fastener attaching a first end of the first arm to the base; 
 gear surfaces on a yoke of the base and mating gear surfaces on the first end of the first arm for selectively securing the first arm at a variety of angles with respect to the base when the first fastener is tightened; 
 a second arm; 
 a second fastener attaching a second end of the first arm to a first end of the second arm, 
 gear surfaces on the second end of the first arm and mating gear surfaces on the first end of the second arm for selectively securing the second arm at a variety of angles with respect to the first arm when the second fastener is tightened, 
 a second end of the second arm configured for attachment of tethers; 
   a pair of tethers connected to the second end of the second arm;   a pair of cuffs, each connected to one of the tethers and configured for removable attachment around an ankle of a baby to support the baby's feet to assist on changing the baby's diaper.   
     
     
         19 . The baby foot support of  claim 18 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprises captured or removable wing bolts. 
     
     
         20 . The baby foot support of  claim 18 , further configured for folding, telescoping or disassembling to facilitate storing and transporting the baby foot support.