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WO1993018690A1
WO1993018690A1 PCT/NZ1993/000019 NZ9300019W WO9318690A1 WO 1993018690 A1 WO1993018690 A1 WO 1993018690A1 NZ 9300019 W NZ9300019 W NZ 9300019W WO 9318690 A1 WO9318690 A1 WO 9318690A1
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cradle
baby
head
base
mattress
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PCT/NZ1993/000019
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Lionel Fraser Bulcraig
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Global Manufacturing & Packaging Limited
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D9/00—Cradles ; Bassinets

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  • the present invention comprises a baby's cradle a mattress.
  • Cot death occurs when an infant for no apparent reas ceases breathing during sleep.
  • Babies are most prone to cot dea during the first few months of life. It is known that babies fr certain groups in society, or from certain geographical areas, a more prone to cot death but no single factor has been identifi as causing cot death. New Zealand has a high rate of cot death world standards. It is known to be undesirable to place babies sleep on their stomach but this is still done in many cases a older babies are capable of turning during sleep.
  • the present invention provides a form of baby's crad and mattress which it is believed will be effective in reducing t incidence of cot death.
  • the invention comprises a baby's crad comprising a cradle base and side and head and foot end walls, ventilation opening in either side wall of the cradle adjacent t head end of the cradle or in the base of the cradle at the head e of the cradle, or ventilation openings both in either side wall a the base of the cradle at the head end of the cradle, and a ventilation opening at the foot end of the cradle or in either side wall of the cradle adjacent the foot end.
  • the base, side walls, and head and foot end walls of the cradle are formed as a one piece moulding from a plastics material.
  • the head end ventilation openings are generally circular apertures although they may be any other shape such as oval, square, rectangular or the like. Also, instead of a single opening forming the ventilation opening a number of small apertures including slots could be formed adjacent each other in a grille or pattern.
  • Preferably circular openings are of a diameter in the range 1 to 5 inches and non-circular openings have a cross-sectional area equivalent to a circular opening of diameter l to 5 inches.
  • the ventilation opening in the foot end of the cradle preferably comprises a single generally rectangular opening of length in the range 4 to 8 inches and depth in the range 1 to 5 inches, and most preferably of length 6 inches and depth 3 inches, or one or more openings of a non-rectangular shape similar to such a rectangular opening, such as two adjacent circular openings for example.
  • the cradle also comprises a mattress formed of a compressible material of a structure allowing sufficient air flow through the mattress to enable a baby to breathe through the mattress during sleep, such as a synthetic foam material of a sufficient open cell or porous structure.
  • the mattress is in the form of a pad shaped to fit snugly within the base of the cradle.
  • the mattress is covered with a loose knit overcover which does not restrict a baby's breathing through the mattress.
  • the mattress is also accompanied by a pillow formed of a similar material with a similar cover.
  • Fig. 1 is an expanded view of the preferred form cradle and preferred form mattress and pillow;
  • Fig. 2 is a view of the preferred form cradle from the other end without the mattress and pillow; and Fig. 3 shows a section of the preferred form open cell foam material for forming the mattress enlarged 1.55 times.
  • the preferred form cradle 1 has a base 2, side walls 3 and 4, head end wall 5, and foot end wall 6.
  • the cradle is preferably a one piece component, as shown.
  • the cradle may be formed from a single sheet of plastics material by vacuum forming. It is preferred that the material from which the cradle is formed is transparent so that the baby can be seen from outside the cradle by a mother in a bed adjacent the cradle for example.
  • the cradle would be of dimensions about 30 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 11 inches deep, although such dimensions are not intended to be in any way limiting.
  • the cradle has a lip 7 angled downwardly slightly about the top edge of the side walls of the cradle to assist in lifting and carrying the cradle, but this lip is not essential.
  • ventilation openings 8 In the side walls 3 and 4 of the cradle adjacent the head end are formed ventilation openings 8. In the base of the cradle at the head end is formed a ventilation opening 8a. In the preferred form shown the ventilation openings 8 and 8a are circular and a collar 9 covers the internal edge of each opening as shown in Fig. 1. The ventilation openings 8 are positioned low down in the side wall of the cradle but above the base 2 so that in use when a mattress is fitted into the cradle the ventilation openings 8 will be at a similar height in the side walls of the cradle to that of a baby's head when placed in the cradle on a mattress. In the preferred form the ventilation openings 8 and 8a are circular of approximately 3 inches diameter, but as indicated previously they could be of any other desired shape and dimension as will allow for air circulation during sleep by the baby.
  • a rectangular ventilation opening 10 which also has a collar 11.
  • the ventilation opening 10 is in the preferred form of dimensions about 6 inches by 3 inches but as indicated previously could be of any other shape and dimensions. Also, instead of the aperture 10 being provided in the foot end wall 6, ventilation openings similar to the ventilation openings 8 in the side walls 3 and 4 adjacent the head end could be provided at the foot end.
  • the ventilation openings provided in accordance with the invention allow free air circulation on either side of the baby's head, to whichever side the head is turned, and to the baby's head and face from below, and thus unrestricted breathing for the baby.
  • the baby does not breathe in heavy ammonia gases from wet nappies which are believed to be a relevant factor affecting cot death.
  • the ventilation opening 10 allows escape of such gases from within the cradle, without creating a draft over the baby.
  • the ventilation openings 8 at the side walls of the cradle at the head end, which in use will be positioned adjacent the baby's head, and also the ventilation opening 8a in the base of the cradle at the head end which in use will be positioned beneath the baby's head, are provided, but in other cradles still in accordance with the invention it is possible that the ventilation opening 8a may not be provided with only the ventilation openings 8 on either side, or alternatively that only the ventilation opening 8a may be provided with the ventilation openings 8 on either side not being provided.
  • a small low volume fan may be provided.
  • a small fan may be suitable attached to the underside of the base of the cradle, permanently, or in a removable fashion eg clip-on.
  • the fan could be battery powered or mains powered although battery power is quite suitable.
  • the fan may operate at a low speed for example a 100-400 and most preferably about 200 rp to blow a very gentle flow of air through the aperture 8a into the cradle. It is also possible that the fan could suck air from the cradle out of the ventilation opening.
  • the fan may have associated with it a timer control arranged to operate the fan periodically for example 20 to 40 seconds every few minutes or at other time spans and intervals.
  • the timer control could be arranged to operate the fan for periods of blow followed by periods of suction etc.
  • the preferred form mattress 12 and pillow 13 are shown in Fig. 1.
  • the mattress 1 would be 3/4 to 2 inches in thickness.
  • the mattress may be formed of any material which is of a sufficient porous construction to allow air flow through the mattress so that a baby may effectively "breathe" through the mattress.
  • the ventilation opening 8a in the base of the cradle assists this.
  • mattresses are formed with a plastic covering so that they can be easily cleaned if the baby is sick for example.
  • the mattress of the invention may be formed of an open cell or exploded foam synthetic material, a section of which is shown in Fig. 3.
  • the mattress is covered with a soft covering which should not restrict air flow through the mattress, such as an air cell cotton material through which the baby can breath and which can also be easily laundered.
  • a soft covering which should not restrict air flow through the mattress, such as an air cell cotton material through which the baby can breath and which can also be easily laundered.
  • the material should be soft as in use sheets are not placed over the mattress but the baby lies directly on the mattress. Sheets placed over the mattress would again restrict air flow through the mattress and defeat the purpose.
  • a pillow 13 formed of a similar material and perhaps of slightly reduced thickness and with a similar covering may also be provided.
  • the cradle and mattress of the invention will it is believed reduce the incidence of cot death. It is believed that a baby lying face down on the mattress can still breathe through the porous mattress without restriction, and the side and foot end ventilation openings in the side walls of the cradle allow fresh air flow to the baby and the escape of ammonia or other contaminating gases as explained previously.

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Abstract

Berceau pour bébé comportant un fond (2), des parois latérales (3, 4) et des parois situées à la tête (5) et au pied (6) du berceau. Des orifices de ventilation (8) sont pratiqués dans les parois latérales du berceau à proximité de la tête de celui-ci. Un orifice de ventilation (10) est éventuellement pratiqué au pied du berceau ou dans lesdites parois latérales au voisinage dudit pied du berceau. Un autre orifice de ventilation (10) est éventuellement pratiqué dans le fond du berceau à proximité de la tête de celui-ci. De préférence, ledit fond et lesdites parois sont moulés en une seule pièce à partir d'une matière plastique de préférence transparente.
PCT/NZ1993/000019 1992-03-24 1993-03-24 Berceau pour bebe WO1993018690A1 (fr)

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NZ242111 1992-03-24
NZ24211192 1992-03-24
NZ24352192 1992-07-10
NZ243521 1992-07-10

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GB2290025A (en) * 1994-06-07 1995-12-13 Perego Pines Gmbh Carry cot with air circulation
GB2451832A (en) * 2007-08-14 2009-02-18 Ingrid Claire Hardy Cot with transparent sides
EP2123199A1 (fr) * 2008-05-23 2009-11-25 Quaera Invenio International Dispositif de couchage pour nouveau-né
WO2010060010A1 (fr) * 2008-11-24 2010-05-27 Rex Enterprises, Llc Système de ventilation pour lieu de couchage de nourrisson pour la prévention du syndrome de mort subite du nourrisson
US20110225729A1 (en) * 2010-03-19 2011-09-22 Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd baby carrier with an adjustable back plate
WO2012063029A1 (fr) * 2010-11-13 2012-05-18 Edwards Clare Lit de nourrisson
US8746478B2 (en) 2005-04-29 2014-06-10 Jay V. Claeys Portable liquid storage tank
GB2510194A (en) * 2013-01-29 2014-07-30 Nicola Prestage Children's furniture formed of transparent plastics
DE102016111299A1 (de) * 2016-06-21 2017-12-21 Johannes Sklenarz Kinderreisebett
IT202100019052A1 (it) * 2021-07-19 2023-01-19 Mis Medical S R L Contenitore per culla per neonati e/o per vasca per neonati

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US2898837A (en) * 1954-10-12 1959-08-11 Thomas L Scarselli Ventilated bed enclosure
GB827769A (en) * 1957-03-25 1960-02-10 George William Higgs Improvements in or relating to medical treatment chambers
FR1492056A (fr) * 1966-03-25 1967-08-18 Detec Sa Appareil pour le traitement des brûlures
AU3161577A (en) * 1976-12-20 1979-06-21 Data Medical Ltd. Incubator

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US2234515A (en) * 1937-11-09 1941-03-11 Carrel Alexis Auguste Cradle for infants
US2898837A (en) * 1954-10-12 1959-08-11 Thomas L Scarselli Ventilated bed enclosure
GB827769A (en) * 1957-03-25 1960-02-10 George William Higgs Improvements in or relating to medical treatment chambers
FR1492056A (fr) * 1966-03-25 1967-08-18 Detec Sa Appareil pour le traitement des brûlures
AU3161577A (en) * 1976-12-20 1979-06-21 Data Medical Ltd. Incubator

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GB2290025B (en) * 1994-06-07 1998-02-11 Perego Pines Gmbh Perambulator with carry cot aerating device
GB2290025A (en) * 1994-06-07 1995-12-13 Perego Pines Gmbh Carry cot with air circulation
US8746478B2 (en) 2005-04-29 2014-06-10 Jay V. Claeys Portable liquid storage tank
US10518967B2 (en) 2005-04-29 2019-12-31 Jay V. Claeys Portable liquid storage tank
GB2451832A (en) * 2007-08-14 2009-02-18 Ingrid Claire Hardy Cot with transparent sides
EP2123199A1 (fr) * 2008-05-23 2009-11-25 Quaera Invenio International Dispositif de couchage pour nouveau-né
WO2010060010A1 (fr) * 2008-11-24 2010-05-27 Rex Enterprises, Llc Système de ventilation pour lieu de couchage de nourrisson pour la prévention du syndrome de mort subite du nourrisson
US8453277B2 (en) * 2010-03-19 2013-06-04 Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd. Baby carrier with an adjustable back plate
US20110225729A1 (en) * 2010-03-19 2011-09-22 Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd baby carrier with an adjustable back plate
WO2012063029A1 (fr) * 2010-11-13 2012-05-18 Edwards Clare Lit de nourrisson
GB2499960A (en) * 2010-11-13 2013-09-04 Clare Edwards An infant bed
GB2510194A (en) * 2013-01-29 2014-07-30 Nicola Prestage Children's furniture formed of transparent plastics
DE102016111299A1 (de) * 2016-06-21 2017-12-21 Johannes Sklenarz Kinderreisebett
IT202100019052A1 (it) * 2021-07-19 2023-01-19 Mis Medical S R L Contenitore per culla per neonati e/o per vasca per neonati

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