Crib apparatus

US6684420B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John W. Koenig · Cincinnati, US
• Gregory W. Branson · Batesville, US
• William L. Jacques, II · Mount Pleasant, US
• Diana Juratovac · Columbus, US
• Kenneth L. Kramer · Greensburg, US
• Robert LeBlanc · Rockford, US
• Peter A. Koloski · Columbus, US
• Thornton K. Lothrop · Worthington, US
• Kristin Romak · Sharonville, US
• John Sagel · Columbus, US
• Rainer B. Teufel · Columbus, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2001
• Grant date: Feb 3, 2004
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47D9/012
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.