Body support
US5918933A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/72
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support adapted for infant holding devices, such as strollers, swing, seats, etc., includes an upper support and a lower support extending from the upper support. The upper support is adapted to support the upper portion of the body, including the head, and the lower support is adapted for supporting the lower portion of the body. The upper portion has a head support that includes a base member having a central support and left and right upper supports extending left and right of the central support. Each of the left and right supports has a pocket carrying a substantially rigid backing member. These backing members shape the left and right supports to a desired configuration for purposes of supporting opposite lateral portions of the head. In particular, each backing member is arcuate or semi-cylindrical, with a concave side and a arcuate backing member. The convex side provides the support area and enables the left and right supports to be easily angled about the central support so that they substantially face toward each other. A cushioning material is placed adjacent to the backing member.
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