Pacifier securing device
OwnerColleen Kahninventor
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Abstract
A pacifier securing device for securing a pacifier in an infant's mouth is provided. The pacifier securing device includes first and second supports that are attached on one end to a pacifier and on another end to a hat. The size, color and decorative accents on the hat are customizable based on age, size and preference of the wearer. The hat is constructed of any material approved for use in manufacturing apparel for infants. The first and second supports are constructed of any stretchy material that is approved for use in manufacturing apparel for infants. The length and width of the first and second supports varies depending on the age and size wearer as well the desired tautness of the supports. The first and second supports may be configured as one continuous elongate piece or one substantially v-shaped piece.
Claims20
A securing device and pacifier for use by an infant, comprising:
- a beanie cap having a head surrounding portion and a top portion sized and configured to be warn on the head of an infant;
- a pair of chin strap attached to and extending from the beanie cap on two opposing sides thereof, the chin straps attachable to one another for placement under the chin of the infant thus holding the beanie cap in place;
- a pacifier for use by an infant, the pacifier having a nipple portion and a shield portion, wherein the nipple portion is intended to be placed in an infant's mouth with the cooperating shield portion thereby being positioned around and outside the infant's mouth when used;
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- a pair of connection straps attached also attached to the beanie cap at the two opposing sides thereof, adjacent to a point at which the chin straps attach to the beanie cap, the connection straps further extending to opposing side portions of the pacifier shield, wherein the connection straps are sized to loosely maintain the pacifier in a position adjacent the infant's mouth thereby making the pacifier continuously available to the infant.
A pacifier securing device for use in holding a pacifier so it is accessible by an infant in close proximity to the infant's mouth, the pacifier securing device comprising:
- a cap wearable by the infant having a headband portion which surrounds the infant's head and a top portion extending upwardly from the headband, the cap being created of a fabric type material of a selectable color and pattern;
- a first connection strap attached to the headband portion at a first location and extending downwardly therefrom, the first connection strap fabricated of a fabric type material of a selectable color and pattern and having a pacifier connecting portion which is attached to the pacifier;
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- a second connection strap attached to the headband portion at a second location which is on an opposite side of the headband portion from the first location, the second connection strap further extending downwardly from the headband and having a pacifier connecting portion which is attached to the pacifier on a side opposite the connection portion of the first connection strap, the second connection strap fabricated of a fabric type material of a selectable color and pattern.
A pacifier holding device for using in holding a pacifier in a position to be easily accessible and in close proximity to an infant's mouth both when in use by the infant and when not in use by the infant, the pacifier holding device comprising:
- a beanie cap having a headband surrounding the infant's head and a top portion extending upwardly from the headband to cover the infant's head, the beanie cap fabricated of an elastic type material having a predetermined elastic characteristic to closely fit the infant's head;
- a pair of chin straps formed of elastic type material attached to the headband on opposite sides of the beanie cap and extending downwardly, the pair of chinstraps each having a connection end selectively connectable to one another at a position beneath the infant's chin;
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- a pair of connection straps further attached to the headband at a position adjacent to the chin straps, the connection straps further having a pacifier connecting end selectively connectable to a shield portion of the pacifier at opposite sides thereof, the connection straps further formed of an elastic type material having a selected elastic characteristic, wherein the pair of connection straps are positioned to extend downwardly from the headband along the cheeks of the infant to the sides of the pacifier shield.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.