# US 8,782,831 B2 · Baby swaddle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,782,831 B2 - Document ID: US8782831B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/872,062 - Filed: 2013-04-26 - Published: 2013-10-31 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-27 - Assignees: Anna & Eve, LLC - Applicants: Robert Houston; Anna Jones - Inventors: Robert Houston; Anna Jones - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8782831B2 ## CPC - A41B 13/06: Slip-in bags; Swaddling clothes - A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS ## Abstract The present disclosure provides a baby swaddle that includes an inner strap adapted to releasably connect around a baby's chest, an outer strap adapted to releasably connect around the inner strap and secure a baby's arms between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the inner strap is configured to prevent the baby swaddle from moving toward a baby's head. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A baby swaddle comprising: an inner strap including at least two inner operative ends enabled to releasably connect to each other; an outer strap including at least two outer operative ends enabled to releasably connect to each other; and a first divider and a second divider, wherein the first divider and the second divider are cushioned pillows, wherein the first divider and second divider are positioned between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap or to an inner surface of the outer strap, wherein a first arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the first divider, and wherein a second arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the second divider, wherein the inner strap and outer strap are connected to each other. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The baby swaddle of claim 1 wherein, when the inner operative ends are releasably connected and the outer operative ends are releasably connected, the first arm receiving space and the second arm receiving space are created. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The baby swaddle of claim 2 wherein the outer strap includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is substantially aligned between a baby's upper arms and shoulders, and wherein the second edge is substantially aligned between a baby's lower arms and hips. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The baby swaddle of claim 2 wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The baby swaddle of claim 1 wherein the outer strap is enabled to releasably connect to an outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The baby swaddle of claim 1 wherein the inner operative ends and outer operative ends include a hook and loop fastening system. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The baby swaddle of claim 1, wherein an edge extending the length of the first divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap, and wherein an edge extending the length of the second divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The baby swaddle of claim 7 wherein the first divider and second divider are rectangular cushioned pillows or trapezoidal cushioned pillows. ### Claim 9 A baby swaddle comprising: an inner strap adapted to releasably connect around a baby's chest; and an outer strap adapted to releasably connect around the inner strap; and a first divider and a second divider, wherein the first divider and the second divider are cushioned pillows, wherein the first divider and second divider are positioned between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap or to an inner surface of the outer strap, wherein the outer strap is adapted to secure a baby's arms between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein a first arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the first divider, and wherein a second arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the second divider, wherein the inner strap and outer strap are connected to each other. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9 wherein the inner strap is configured to prevent the baby swaddle from moving toward a baby's head. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9 wherein the outer strap includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is substantially aligned between a baby's upper arms and shoulders, and wherein the second edge is substantially aligned between a baby's lower arms and hips. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9 wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9 wherein the outer strap comprises a first outer edge and second outer edge, wherein the first divider extends substantially from the first outer edge to the second outer edge, and wherein the second divider extends substantially from the first outer edge to the second outer edge. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9 wherein the inner strap comprises a first inner edge and second inner edge, wherein the first divider extends substantially from the first inner edge to the second inner edge, and wherein the second divider extends substantially from the first inner edge to the second inner edge. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The baby swaddle of claim 9, wherein an edge extending the length of the first divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap, and wherein an edge extending the length of the second divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The baby swaddle of claim 15 wherein the first divider and second divider are rectangular cushioned pillows or trapezoidal cushioned pillows. ### Claim 17 A baby swaddle consisting essentially of: an inner strap adapted to releasably connect around a baby's chest; an outer strap adapted to releasably connect around the inner strap; and a first divider and a second divider, wherein the first divider and the second divider are cushioned pillows, wherein the first divider and second divider are positioned between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap or to an inner surface of the outer strap, wherein the outer strap is adapted to secure a baby's arms between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the inner strap and outer strap are connected to each other, wherein the outer strap includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is substantially aligned between a baby's upper arms and shoulders, and wherein the second edge is substantially aligned between a baby's lower arms and hips. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The baby swaddle of claim 17 wherein a first arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the first divider, and wherein a second arm receiving space is created from an inner surface of the outer strap, an outer surface of the inner strap, and the second divider. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The baby swaddle of claim 17 wherein the first divider and second divider are attached to an outer surface of the inner strap. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The baby swaddle of claim 19, wherein an edge extending the length of the first divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap, and wherein an edge extending the length of the second divider is connected to the outer surface of the inner strap.