US 6,217,099 B1Granted

Multi-layer protective sheild for stroller

OwnerBrendan P. McKinney, Siobhan Hannah Mary McKinneyinventors

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Abstract

A multi-layer protective shield for a stroller with an inflatable frame supporting a series of layers providing protection against sun, rain, wind, and insects. The protective shield includes at least two protective layers. At least one layer is resistant to UV radiation. The layers include a film layer adapted to protect a child seated in the stroller from rain. The film layer is resistant to UV radiation. At least one layer is a netting layer adapted to protect the child from flying insects. The protective layers may include an opaque layer composed of a flexible metalized plastic material. The inflatable frame and the layers each pivot with respect to the stroller. The protective layers are supported by the frame. One or more fans may be included to encourage air circulation.

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Dependent claims

A protective shield for a stroller, the stroller having a first side, a second side, a handle end, and a wheel end, said shield comprising:

(a) a frame adapted for removable attachment to the stroller, said frame including at least one inflatable shield support, said at least one shield support being generally U-shaped and having a first end, a second end, a free end, and a length extending from said first and second ends to said free end, said first end and said second end of said at least one shield support being adapted for removable attachment to said first and second sides of the stroller, said at least one shield support being further adapted for pivoting with respect to the stroller;
said at least one shield support having a closed position and at least one extended position when pivotally attached to the stroller;
(b) a plurality of protective layers, each of said protective layers having a top end, a bottom end, a center section, a first side section, and a second side section, said top end of each of said protective layers being adapted for attachment to the stroller proximate to the handle end of the stroller, said first and second side sections of each of said protective layers being further adapted for attachment to the stroller, one of said ends of each of said protective layers being adapted for pivoting with respect to the stroller;
each of said protective layers having a furled position and an unfurled position, each of said protective layers in said unfurled position being supported by said at least one shield support in said extended position;
said protective layers including
(i) a film layer being generally translucent, resistant to ultraviolet radiation and generally impervious to water for protecting a child from inclement weather;
(ii) a netting layer being generally translucent and generally impervious to insects for protecting the child from insects;
and
(iii) an opaque layer adapted for reflecting light and heat radiation, said opaque layer being composed of a flexible metalized plastic material.

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A protective shield for use with a baby carrier, the baby carrier having a first side, a second side, a handle end, and a wheel end, said shield comprising:

(a) a frame adapted to be attached to the baby carrier, said frame including at least one inflatable shield support, said at least one shield support being generally U-shaped and having a first end, a second end, a free end, and a length extending from said first and second ends to said free end, said first end and said second end of said at least one shield support being adapted for removable attachment to said first and second sides of the baby carrier, said at least one shield support being further adapted for pivoting with respect to the baby carrier;
said at least one shield support having a closed position and at least one extended position when pivotally attached to the stroller;
(b) at least two protective layers, one of said protective layers being resistant to ultraviolet radiation, each of said at least two protective layers having a top end, a bottom end, a center section, a first side section, and a second side section, said top end of each of said at least two protective layers being adapted for attachment to the baby carrier proximate to the handle end of the baby carrier, said first and second side sections of each of said at least two protective layers being adapted for attachment to the baby carrier, the bottom end of each said at least two protective layers being adapted for pivoting with respect to the baby carrier;
each of said at least two protective layers having a furled position and an unfurled position, each of said at least two protective layers in said unfurled position being supported by said at least one shield support in said extended position;
each said side section of one of said at least two protective layers includes at least two flaps, each of said flaps being releasably attached proximate to the center section, so that each of the flaps has a raised position adapted for air circulation;
said at least two protective layers including
(i) a generally translucent film layer being generally impervious to environmental elements for protecting a baby from inclement weather;
and
(ii) a generally insect impermeable netting layer being generally translucent for protecting the baby from insects.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.