BABY WALKING AID SYSTEMS

Abstract

A baby walking aid system for training infants to walk. A chest harness is worn around the child's torso and two support straps are attached to the top of the harness. The support straps serve as handles to aid in the child's balance while walking. The harness is divided at the back with a fastener attached for securing the harness. The device may be used to support the child's balance while learning to walk or alternatively may be used to carry the child.

Claims

1) A baby walking aid system comprising: i) at least one right-side strap including and defined by (a) a right-side top surface, (b) a right-side bottom surface, (c) a right-side front end, and (d) a right-side back end; ii) at least one left-side strap including and defined by (a) a left-side top surface, (b) a left-side bottom surface, (c) a left-side front end, and (d) a left-side back end; iii) at least one stretchable harness including and defined by (a) an outer face, (b) an inner face, (c) a right end, and (d) a left end; and iv) at least one fastener including and defined by (a) a right-side fastening member and (b) a left-side fastening member; v) wherein said at least one right-side strap, said at least one left-side strap, said at least one stretchable harness, and said at least one fastener are in functional combination; vi) wherein said right-side fastening member and said left-side fastening member are configured to couple and uncouple from each other; vii) wherein said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap are each attached symmetrically to a front side of said inner face and a rear side of said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness; viii) wherein said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap each form a looped handle for grasping by an adult and an inside surface of each said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap remains flat through the length of said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap; ix) wherein said stretchable harness is structured and arranged to support an infant torso and chest, covering entire infant torso and chest of infant and completes a circle around girth of the infant under arms of the infant; x) wherein said right-side fastening member and said left-side fastening member of said fastener are detachably connectable about said infant; and xi) wherein said baby walking aid system is adopted for training said infant to walk, and alternately for carrying said infant.

2) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one right-side strap further includes a right-side bight handle.

3) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one left-side strap further includes a left-side bight handle.

4) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said right-side front end of said at least one right-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness.

5) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said right-side back end of said at least one right-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness.

6) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said left-side front end of said at least one left-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness.

7) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said left-side back end of said at least one left-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness.

8) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said right-side fastening member of said fastener is stitched to said inner face of said right end of said at least one stretchable harness.

9) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said left-side fastening member of said fastener is stitched to said outer face of said left end of said at least one stretchable harness.

10) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness has a circular inner volume when attached around said infant.

11) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said outer face of said at least one stretchable harness has a circular outer surface when attached around said infant.

12) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one right-side strap is attached perpendicular to said at least one stretchable harness.

13) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one left-side strap is attached perpendicular to said at least one stretchable harness.

14) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap are substantially parallel to each other.

15) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said right-side front end of said at least one right-side strap and said right-side back end of said at least one right-side strap are substantially parallel to each other.

16) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said left-side front end of said at least one left-side strap and said left-side back end of said at least one left-side strap are substantially parallel to each other.

17) The baby walking aid system of claim 1, wherein said at least one right-side strap, said at least one left-side strap, and said at least one stretchable harness comprise fabric.

18) A baby walking aid system comprising: i) at least one right-side strap including (a) a right-side top surface, (b) a right-side bottom surface, (c) a right-side front end, and (d) a right-side back end; ii) at least one left-side strap including (a) a left-side top surface, (b) a left-side bottom surface, (c) a left-side front end, and (d) a left-side back end; and iii) at least one stretchable harness comprising fabric including (a) an outer face, (b) an inner face, (c) a right end, and (d) a left end; and iv) at least one fastener including (a) a right-side fastening member, and 1. a left-side fastening member; v) wherein said at least one right-side strap further includes a right-side bight handle; vi) wherein said at least one left-side strap further includes a left-side bight handle; vii) wherein said right-side front end of said at least one right-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness; viii) wherein said right-side back end of said at least one right-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness; ix) wherein said left-side front end of said at least one left-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness; x) wherein said left-side back end of said at least one left-side strap is stitched to said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness; xi) wherein said right-side fastening member of said fastener is stitched to said inner face of said right end of said at least one stretchable harness; xii) wherein said left-side fastening member of said fastener is stitched to said outer face of said left end of said at least one stretchable harness; xiii) wherein said inner face of said at least one stretchable harness has a circular inner volume when attached around said infant; xiv) wherein said outer face of said at least one stretchable harness has a circular outer surface when attached around said infant; xv) wherein said at least one right-side strap is attached perpendicular to said at least one stretchable harness; xvi) wherein said at least one left-side strap is attached perpendicular to said at least one stretchable harness; xvii) wherein said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap are substantially parallel to each other; xviii) wherein said right-side front end of said at least one right-side strap and said right-side back end of said at least one right-side strap are substantially parallel to each other; i) wherein said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap each form a looped handle for grasping by an adult and an inside surface of each said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap remains flat through the length of said at least one right-side strap and said at least one left-side strap; ii) wherein said stretchable harness is structured and arranged to support an infant torso and chest, covering entire infant torso and chest of infant and completes a circle around girth of the infant under arms of the infant; iii) wherein said left-side front end of said at least one left-side strap and said left-side back end of said at least one left-side strap are substantially parallel to each other; and iv) wherein said at least one right-side strap, said at least one left-side strap, and said at least one harness comprise fabric.

19) A method of using a baby walking aid system, the baby walking aid system including the harness, a fastener, a right-side strap, and a left side strap of claim 18, the method comprising the steps of: (a) placing an inner face of said harness around an infant; (b) coupling a right-side fastening member of said fastener with a left-side fastening member of said fastener; (c) applying upward pressure on said right-side strap and said left-side strap; and (d) encouraging said infant to attempt walking.

20) The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of: (a) lifting said infant by said right-side strap and said left-side strap; and (b) carrying said infant to at least one destination in an elevated position.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, baby walking aid systems, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a baby walking aid system during an ‘in-use’ condition showing the baby walking aid assembly during walking periods, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view illustrating the baby walking aid system during an ‘in-use’ condition showing the baby walking aid assembly during walking periods, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the baby walking aid assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-2.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the baby walking aid assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the baby walking aid systems, according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the baby walking aid systems, according to another embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

[0021] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a child harness and more particularly to a baby walking aid system as used to improve the child harness.

[0023] Generally speaking, the baby walking aid system comprises a chest harness and two support straps. The chest harness snugly encircles the child's girth area and the support straps are held taut by an adult. The harness may be made of a cloth material which flexibly covers the entire torso. The straps support the full weight of the child at the shoulders where they are attached to the chest harness perpendicular to the body of the harness. Each strap has two ends which are attached alternatively to the front and back of the harness. Attachment of the support straps may be realized, where the support is stitched directly to the harness material down the full height of the harness. Each strap end is stitched lengthwise on either side of the strap from the top to the bottom of the harness. When the harness is in use each strap forms a looped handle for grasping, with the inside surface of the strap remaining flat through the length of the curve. The outside surface of the strap is mated to the inside surface of the harness on both sides. Two detachably connectable fastening members are stitched to either end of the chest harness and secured together where the ends of the harness meet. The right side of the fastening member is stitched to the inside face of the harness, while the left side fastening member is stitched to the outside face of the harness. Each fastening member is centered on the back of the harness. When fastened the harness completes a circle around the girth of the infant under the arms.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, the chest harness comprises two separate lengths of cloth which are attached end to end with two elastic bands at either side. The elastic bands are stretchable to allow the harness to be worn by the child and held securely in place.

[0025] In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a harness worn around the waist. The harness encircles the loins containing two apertures for the child's legs to be passed through, and is to be worn like a diaper. Two carry straps are attached to the waist of the harness, and can be used both for balancing the child while walking and for carrying the child.

[0026] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1-4 various views of baby walking aid system 100 comprising baby walking aid assembly 110 including at least one right-side strap 112 (having right-side top surface 114, right-side bottom surface 116, right-side front end 118, and right-side back end 120); at least one left-side strap 122 (having left-side top surface 124, left-side bottom surface 126, left-side front end 128, and left-side back end 130); at least one harness 141 having outer face 142, inner face 144, right end 146, and left end 148; and at least one fastener 132 having right-side fastening member 134, and left-side fastening member 136 in preferred embodiments.

[0027] Baby walking aid system comprises right-side strap 112, left-side strap 122, harness 141, and fastener 132 in functional combination. Right-side strap 112 is defined by right-side top surface 114, right-side bottom surface 116, right-side front end 118, and right-side back end 120. The left-side strap 122 is defined by left-side top surface 124, left-side bottom surface 126, left-side front end 128, and left-side back end 130. Harness 141 is defined by outer face 142, inside face 144, right end 146, and left end 148. Fastener 132 is defined by right-side fastening member 134 and left-side fastening member 136, which are able to couple and uncouple from each other. Right-side strap 112 and left-side strap 122 are each attached symmetrically to the front side of inner face 144 and the rear side of inner face 144 of harness 141. Harness 141 is structured and arranged to support an infant 140. Right-side fastening member 134 and left-side fastening member 136 of fastener 132 are detachably connectable about infant 140. Baby walking aid system 100 is useful for training infant 140 to walk, and alternately for carrying infant 140.

[0028] Baby walking aid system 100 includes at least one right-side strap 112 comprising a right-side bight handle, and at least one left-side strap 122 comprising a left-side bight handle. Right-side front end 118 of right-side strap 112 is preferably stitched to inner face 144 of harness 141, and right-side back end 120 of at least one right-side strap 112 is preferably stitched to inner face 144 of harness 141. Other fastening means may be used. Left-side front end 128 of left-side strap 122 is preferably stitched to inner face 144 of harness 141, and left-side back end 130 of left-side strap 122 is preferably stitched to inner face 144 of harness 141. Right-side fastening member 134 of fastener 132 is preferably stitched to inner face 144 of right end 146 of harness 141 and left-side fastening member 136 of fastener 132 is preferably stitched to outer face 142 of left end 148 of harness 141. Other fastening means may be used.

[0029] When attached around infant 140, the inner face 144 of harness 141 comprises a circular inner volume, and the outer face 142 of harness 141 comprises a circular outer surface. Right-side strap 112 and left-side strap 122 are attached perpendicular to harness 141, and are parallel to each other. Right-side strap 112, left-side strap 122, and harness 141 preferably comprise fabric. Other suitably equivalent materials may be used.

[0030] Baby walking aid systems 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different fastening/coupling combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

[0031] Referring now to FIG. 5, showing flowchart 550 illustrating method of use 500 for baby walking aid systems 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4. As shown, method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one 501: placing inner face 144 of harness 141 around infant 140; step two 502: coupling right-side fastening member 134 with left-side fastening member 136; step three 503: applying upward pressure on right-side strap 112 and left-side strap 122; and step four 504: encouraging infant 140 to attempt walking.

[0032] Referring now to FIG. 6, showing a flowchart illustrating another method of use for the baby walking aid systems 100, according to another embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4. The alternative method of using a baby walking aid system 510 may comprise the steps of: step one 511: placing inner face 144 of harness 141 around infant 140; step two 512: coupling right-side fastening member 134 with left-side fastening member 136; step three 513: lifting infant 140 by right-side strap 112 and left-side strap 122; and step four 514: carrying infant 140 to at least one destination in an elevated position. In certain embodiments, the steps of method 510 may be combined, all or in part, with the steps of method 500.

[0033] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112(f). Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

[0034] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.