Sleeping pad, bedding and bumpers to improve respiratory efficiency and environmental temperature of an infant and reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation
OwnerJ. Frank Koeniginventor
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Abstract
Rebreathing carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant are contributing causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation. The characteristics of conventional crib mattresses, beddings and bumper pads contribute to rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant and may be contributing environmental causes of SIDS, asphyxiation, apnea syndromes and hypoventilation. The present invention consists of improved sleeping pads, beddings and bumper pads which reduce rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating and provide increased crib ventilation to stimulate breathing.
Claims19
A cushion for the slats of a crib comprising:
- a) a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side;
- b) means for securing said cushion to at least one slat of a crib;
- c) said cushion being configured for enabling transmission of respiratory gases therethrough;
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- d) said cushion including reticulated foam.
A cushion for the slats of a crib, the cushion comprising:
- a) a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side;
- b) the cushion being configured for being disposed substantially adjacent at least one slat of a crib;
- c) the cushion being configured for enabling transmission of respiratory gases therethrough;
- d) the cushion including reticulated foam having sufficient gas permeability so that gas may move freely through the cushion;
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- e) the cushion being sufficiently inflexible so that gas may move freely therethrough when an infant is supported on the cushion, in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.