# US 2015/0144667 A1 · Child carrier

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- Number: US 2015/0144667 A1
- Document ID: US20150144667A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/091,660
- Filed: 2013-11-27
- Published: 2015-05-28
- Earliest claimed: 2013-11-27
- Inventors: Wesley DUNN
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20150144667A1

## CPC

- A47D 13/02: Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
- A47D 13/027: {Baby-carriers with rigid frames}
- A47D: FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00)

## Abstract

Embodiments of a child carrier for carrying a child in a standing position on the back of the wearer are disclosed. According to various embodiments, the child carrier can comprise a rigid or substantially rigid frame, and a rigid or substantially rigid platform, configured for a person to stand upon, extending outwardly from a lower region of the frame.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A child carrier, wearable on a user's back, comprising:
an elongate substantially rigid frame, including first and second lateral sides, an upper region, and a lower region;
first and second shoulder straps extending from said frame;
a waist belt extending from said frame adapted for dispersing weight about a user; and,
a generally planar, substantially rigid platform, configured for a child to stand upon, extending outwardly from said lower region of said frame; and,
wherein, upon moving the child carrier toward the ground, said platform can be positioned generally parallel and juxtaposed thereto such that a child can readily step upon or off of it.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said frame and said platform, together, generally form an “L” shape.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said platform is rigidly attached at said lower region of said frame.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said platform is pivotally attached at said lower region of said frame.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, further comprising at least one strap configured to extend across and retain a child while standing on the platform.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, further comprising at least one hand hold along said upper region of said frame.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said frame is, at least in part, tubular.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said first and second shoulder straps are connected at said first and second lateral sides of said frame, respectively.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The carrier of claim 1, wherein said platform comprises a slip-resistant upper surface.

### Claim 10

A kit for converting a substantially rigid, external-frame backpack into a child carrier, comprising:
a platform;
one or more pieces of mounting hardware; and
instructions for mounting the platform to a shelf portion of the external-frame backpack.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The kit of claim 10, wherein said platform comprises one or more holes pre-formed therein to receive said one or more pieces of mounting hardware.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The kit of claim 10, further comprising one or more tools configured for manipulating said one or more pieces of mounting hardware.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The kit of claim 10, further comprising a spacer member for adjusting the height of the platform.

### Claim 14 (depends on 10)

The kit of claim 10, further comprising anti-slip means for the platform.

### Claim 15 (depends on 10)

The kit of claim 10, further comprising a belt or harness assembly for retaining a child when standing on the platform.

### Claim 16

A method for carrying a small person, comprising:
providing a carrier comprising a substantially rigid frame, and a substantially rigid platform configured for a person to stand upon extending outwardly from a lower region of said frame;
strapping the carrier onto one's back;
moving the carrier toward the ground, such that said platform becomes positioned generally parallel and juxtaposed thereto;
permitting said person to step onto said platform, while juxtaposed to the ground, and to stand upon it;
moving the carrier away from the ground, with said person standing on said platform; and,
walking, with said person standing on said platform.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein, while walking, an uppermost region of the frame is lower than a user's eye level.

### Claim 18 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, further comprising pivoting the platform from a folded position to a position generally normal to the frame.

### Claim 19 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein said step of moving the carrier toward the ground comprises kneeling or squatting.

### Claim 20 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein said step of moving the carrier away from the ground comprises standing up.