Nursery Device for Soothing Infants

Abstract

In one aspect, a device includes a housing. The housing can include a scotch yoke disposed within an interior of the housing. The scotch yoke can include a sliding yoke. The device can also include a plurality of attachment points. The plurality of attachment points can be disposed on the sliding yoke. The device can further include a sheet. The sheet can be coupled to the plurality of attachment points disposed on the sliding yoke. Rotation of the scotch yoke can cause oscillation of the sheet.

1 . A device comprising:
 a housing, wherein the housing comprises a scotch yoke disposed within an interior of the housing, and wherein the scotch yoke comprises a sliding yoke;   a plurality of attachment points, wherein the plurality of attachment points are disposed on the sliding yoke; and   a sheet, wherein the sheet is coupled to the plurality of attachment points disposed on the sliding yoke, and wherein rotation of the scotch yoke causes oscillation of the sheet.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the scotch yoke further comprises a crankshaft, and a crank pin. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the sliding yoke further comprises a guide channel, and wherein the crank pin is disposed in the guide channel. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the housing further comprises:
 a motor mechanically coupled to the crankshaft, wherein the motor is configured to rotate the crankshaft.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the housing further comprises:
 a speed controller in communication with the motor, wherein the speed controller is configured to control a speed of rotation of the crankshaft; and   a power switch electrically coupled to the motor, wherein the power switch is configured to control an operation of the motor.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the motor is configured to emit noise between 10 decibels and 60 decibels. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the housing further comprises a window, wherein the window is aligned with the crankshaft. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a mounting attachment, wherein the mounting attachment is configured to couple to a crib. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the mounting attachment of the housing comprises at least one hook. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the sheet is configured to be positioned between 6 inches and 18 inches above a base of the crib. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the sliding yoke comprises a first arm extending out of the housing and a second arm extending out of the housing, wherein each arm comprises a proximate end and a distal end and at least one attachment point is disposed on the distal end of each arm. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of attachment points comprise holes disposed in the sliding yoke. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of attachment points comprise removable attachment mechanisms. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the sheet comprises a fabric, wherein the fabric is muslin, polyester, or cotton. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the sheet comprises a width and a length, wherein the width is between 3 inches and 24 inches, and wherein the length is between 3 inches and 24 inches. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the sheet comprises at least one of a rectangular shape, a square shape, or a triangle shape. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the sheet comprises a color, wherein the color is white, black, red, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a light emitter, wherein the light emitter is configured to emit light onto the sheet. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the emitted light is white light or red light. 
     
     
         20 . A device comprising:
 a housing, wherein the housing comprises:
 a scotch yoke disposed within an interior of the housing, wherein the scotch yoke comprises a sliding yoke; 
 a window disposed in the housing aligned with the scotch yoke; 
   a plurality of attachment points, wherein the plurality of attachment points are disposed on the sliding yoke;   a sheet, wherein the sheet is coupled to the plurality of attachment points disposed on the sliding yoke, and wherein rotation of the scotch yoke causes oscillation of the sheet; and   at least one mounting bracket coupled to the housing, wherein the at least one mounting bracket comprises a hook.