# US 5,707,031 A · Arm support > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,707,031 A - Document ID: US5707031A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/589,676 - Filed: 1996-01-22 - Granted: 1998-01-13 - Earliest claimed: 1995-01-26 - Assignees: Taryn Creighton-Young - Inventors: Taryn Creighton-Young - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5707031A ## CPC - A41D 13/08: Arm or hand (protective gloves A41D19/015 {; protectors for the hands of players or sportsmen A63B71/14}) - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES ## Abstract A forearm supporting device that is particularly useful for persons nursing a baby comprises an inner, elongate body made of rigid material and having first and second ends. This body is tapered from the first to the second end. An outer sleeve of flexible sheet material extends completely around and along this elongate body and covers its top and bottom surfaces. One or two straps are provided to detachably connect the device to one's forearm. Preferably the body is made of rigid, insulating foam and is hollow so that it can be used to store a nursing bottle. An access opening into the body is provided at the first end. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A forearm supporting device for use by a person comprising: an inner, elongate body made of substantially rigid material and having a top surface formed by said substantially rigid material, a bottom surface spaced from said top surface, and first and second ends, said body tapering in height from said first to said second end so that the overall height of said device becomes less between said first and second ends; an outer sleeve of flexible sheet material extending completely around and along said elongate body, said sleeve covering said top and bottom surfaces of said elongate body and located adjacent thereto; and means for detachably connecting said device to a person's forearm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A forearm supporting device according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve substantially encloses said elongate body and is made of a soft, washable fabric. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A forearm supporting device according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises at least one connecting strap connected at one end to said sleeve. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) A forearm supporting device according to claim 2 wherein said elongate body is made of polystyrene foam. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A forearm supporting device according to claim 1 wherein said elongate body is hollow and forms an elongate, interior cavity that is open at one end thereof. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A forearm supporting device according to claim 1 wherein said body is made of substantially rigid, insulating foam, is hollow, and forms an elongate interior cavity sized to accommodate a nursing bottle therein. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) A forearm supporting device according to claim 2 including means for adjusting the overall height of said device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A forearm supporting device according to claim 1 including strap means for adjusting the overall height of said device, said strap means being connected at one end thereof to said fabric sleeve and being secured in use about a separate height adjusting member by interengaging multiple hook and loop fastening means. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) A forearm supporting device according to claim 2 wherein said elongate body is formed with a shallow trough extending lengthwise along a top of said body. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) A forearm supporting device according to claim 2 including at least one layer of padding material interposed between said elongate body and said outer sleeve. ### Claim 11 A forearm supporting device for use by a person comprising: an elongate body having first and second ends and tapering from said first to said second end so that the overall height of said device becomes less between said first and second ends, said body being made primarily of heat insulating material and having an elongate cavity formed centrally therein and defined by a longitudinally extending, interior, annular sidewall, said cavity being sized to accommodate a nursing bottle and surrounded circumferentially by said insulating material; an access opening in said first end of said body to permit said bottle to be inserted in said cavity; and means for detachably connecting said device to a person's forearm. ### Claim 12 A forearm supporting device for use by a person comprising: an elongate body having first and second ends and tapering from said first to said second end so that the overall height of said device becomes less between said first and second ends, said elongate body including an inner core made of heat insulating plastic material and an outer fabric sleeve extending around and along said inner core and having a cavity formed centrally therein, said cavity being sized to accommodate a nursing bottle and surrounded by said insulating material; an access opening in said first end of said body to permit said bottle to be inserted in said cavity; and means for detachably connecting said device to a person's forearm. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) A forearm supporting device according to claim 12 wherein said connecting means comprises at least one strap made of fabric, said at least one strap being connected at one end to said elongate body, and multiple hook and loop fastener means arranged at the other end of said at least one strap and on an exterior surface of said elongate body. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) A forearm supporting device according to claim 12 wherein said inner core is made of polystyrene foam. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) A forearm supporting device according to claim 12 including means for strapping a height adjusting member to said elongate body. ### Claim 16 A forearm supporting device for use by a person comprising: an elongate body having first and second ends, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a core of supporting material, and an outer sleeve of flexible sheet material covering said core, means for detachably connecting said body to a person's forearm, and means for adjusting the overall height of said device in a direction generally perpendicular to said top and bottom surfaces. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) A forearm supporting device according to claim 16 wherein said adjusting means is at least one flexible strap connected at one end to said elongate body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) A forearm supporting device according to claim 17 wherein said adjusting means includes multiple hook and loop fastener means, part of which is arranged on the other end of said at least one flexible strap. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) A forearm supporting device according to claim 16 wherein said adjusting means includes a pad of soft, flexible material attached to said bottom surface of said elongate body. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) A forearm supporting device according to claim 17 wherein said core is substantially rigid, said outer sleeve is removable from said core and washable, and said connecting means includes at least one flexible strap connected at one end thereof to said elongate body.