Innovative crib
OwnerChace Sweeneyinventor
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Abstract
A crib includes a support frame having a bottom surface and a plurality of upstanding sidewalls that form an enclosed sleeping chamber. The sleeping chamber is dimensioned to accommodate both an adult and a child. One of the sidewalls includes a gate that obstructs an access opening for an adult to enter and exit the sleeping chamber. Gate operation can be performed manually or automatically with a control module. The control module also includes a means for playing soothing sound recordings to lull a child to sleep. Accordingly, an adult can enter the crib and lie next to a child until he or she falls asleep. The adult can easily exit the sleeping chamber and quietly close the access gate without moving or disturbing the child.
Claims11
A crib comprising:
- a support frame having a bottom surface and a plurality of upstanding sidewalls that form an enclosed sleeping chamber;
- an access opening on a portion of one of said sidewalls;
- a mattress positioned on the bottom surface, said mattress dimensioned to accommodate both an adult and a child;
- a gate obstructing an access opening, said gate pivotable onto and away from said access opening to provide selective access to said sleeping chamber;
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- further comprising a control module attached to one of said sidewalls, wherein said control module includes at least one control button that operates a motor for automatically pivoting said gate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.