An interactive toy train system including a track layout, a plurality of vehicles configured to travel along the track, and a plurality of destinations removeably coupled to the track. The vehicles are configured to communicate with one another and the vehicles are further configured to communicate with one or more of the destinations. The system includes an infrared toy network having a network protocol, which determines who is present and who is not present thereby allowing multiple vehicles and destinations to converse intelligently and without interference.
A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces.
A toy train car including a coupler or hitch. The coupler includes a first connector (e.g., socket) configured to be connected to the train car and a second connector (e.g., ball) configured to be connected to the train car. The first connector can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. The second connector also can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. Each train car can include a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple together to link a plurality of train cars together.
A breast pump convertible between a single breast pump mode and a double breast pump mode. The breast pump includes a pump and a conduit assembly coupled to the pump and at least one breast shield. The breast pump is operable to convert between the single breast pump mode and the double breast pump mode while maintaining substantially the same vacuum level applied to one of the breasts.
A hands-on interactive toy and experience for children that is enhanced with an online component. The interactive toy includes an outer housing and a character inside the outer housing. The toy includes an electronics module having a lock mechanism, a LED interface, and a hug sensing system. The character is locked inside of the outer housing until the hug sensing system is properly activated. After the hug sensing system is properly activated, the character is unlocked from the outer housing and becomes accessible to the child user.
A race track for toy vehicles includes a plurality of sections of track and a plurality of elastic members that connect the sections of track and bias them from a storage position to an in use position.
A universal clamp for use on a crib and a method of securing the clamp to the crib. The clamp includes a first base and a second base removeably coupled to a crib. The first base includes an aperture and is configured to receive a strap and a recess. The second base includes a shaft configured to be received within the recess of the first base, a spring coupled to the shaft and being biased to retain the shaft within the recess, and a cam buckle connected to and pivotable with respect to the second base. The second base is configured to rotate with respect to the first base, and the cam buckle is configured to receive the strap to secure the clamp to the crib.
F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
An infant soothing pad to alleviate some of the effects or symptoms of colic. The infant soothing pad includes a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric stitched together along a periphery thereof and defining a pocket therebetween and an electronic device positioned within the pocket to provide a massaging action to an infant lying on the soothing pad.
A rotatable device configured to support an infant in a prone position and to rotate upon a force applied by the infant. The device includes a pedestal and a support assembly. The pedestal includes a cradle and a header coupled to the support assembly. The support assembly includes a base, a plate, a bearing ring, a plurality of ball bearings, and a coupler ring. The plate and the coupler ring are coupled together sandwiching the bearing ring, the ball bearings, and the base between them. The pedestal is also coupled to the coupler ring. The pedestal, coupler ring, and plate rotate with respect to the base. The rotatable device is positioned on an exploration mat enabling a child placed in the pedestal to rotate herself to explore different areas of the exploration mat.
A stationary entertainment and exercise device for a child. The device includes a base covered by a flexible material to define an interior volume. The device also includes a plurality of arms extending from the base and configured to support a tray. Each of the arms includes a conduit extending between the interior volume and the tray. A wind sock or other toy is coupled to the conduit and is inflated when pressure is applied to the flexible material.
A handheld electronic device that promotes learning by movement. The device includes software that guides the user through various activities via audio and visual cues. The user interacts with the handheld device with movement.
A dollhouse (10) is moveable from a closed or folded position to an open or unfolded position. In its open configuration, the dollhouse provides one or more play areas on each side of the dollhouse. The dollhouse can be provided with a variety of sensors (200,213) for detecting play activities and providing feedback such as audible feedback, motion or lights in response to the specific play activities. Feedback can also be produced in response to the order in which the sensors are activated and in response to activation by particular play components to encourage desired play behavior.
A lid for a container. The lid includes a planar surface, a wall surrounding the planar surface, and a recess. The recess is formed on a portion of the planar surface and has a defined perimeter. The recess has a gradually sloping surface from a middle portion of the planar surface to the wall and an opening formed therein. The lid also includes a cover pivotably connected with the recess and is configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The cover has a perimeter configured to rest within the recess when in one of the first position and the second position. The cover also has a cavity sized to engage the opening in the recess.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 43/06 - Removable lids or covers having a peripheral channel embracing the rim of the container
A drinking container including a main body and a removable lid. The lid includes an opening configured to receive a straw. The lid includes a removable cover having an opening configured to receive an upper portion of the straw. The cover includes a slide mechanism adapted to move and bend the straw to close the opening. The straw is bent at an angle to prevent closing or kinking of the straw.
B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
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LANOLIN LIQUID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
A composition suitable for application to the skin comprising lanolin, an oil, an anti-oxidant, and a combination thereof. The composition is suitable for particular application to a human breast.
A container including a main body and a removable lid. The main body defines an interior cavity accessible through an opening at an upper end of the main body, and the main body has a rim about the opening. The removable lid secures to the rim of the main body to enclose the interior cavity. The removable lid includes an upper portion having a convex surface and comprises a soft, flexible material. The removable lid also includes a spout integrally molded with the upper portion and extending from the upper portion at an off- center location. The spout is shaped and sized to be received inside a child's mouth. The spout includes a wall and a flexible membrane supported by the wall. The membrane has a convex surface facing a distal end of the spout and forming a cavity within the distal end of the spout, and a valve configured to provide fluid communication between the interior cavity and the child's mouth when sufficient pressure is applied to the distal end of the spout.
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
A child exercise device including a base assembly, a kick panel support assembly, a kick panel assembly, and a seat assembly. The base assembly includes a housing and a plurality of tracks oriented substantially parallel to each other. The kick panel support assembly is supported by the base and includes a plate coupled to the housing and a front panel coupled to the plate, the front panel having a plurality of apertures. The kick panel assembly is received by the plurality of apertures and includes a frame and a panel supported by the frame. The seat assembly includes a seat adapted to support the child and a plurality of wheels coupled to the seat and adapted to be received in one of the tracks in the base.
A breast soothing device and method of use. The device includes a sealed compartment having a defined outer edge and a defined inner edge, a first fluid supported within a first portion of the compartment and a second fluid supported within a second portion of the compartment. The first portion of the compartment is sealed from the second portion of the compartment. The device also includes a plurality of baffles in the second portion of the compartment configured to restrict flow of the first fluid in the first portion of the compartment.
An infant apparatus operable to swing manually or automatically. The infant apparatus includes a frame assembly, a lock assembly, and a cradle assembly. The frame assembly includes a housing and a plurality of legs that extend from the housing. The housing includes motor, a first moveable member supported by the housing and coupled to the motor, and a second moveable member supported by the housing and coupled to the first moveable member, the second moveable member including a plurality of nibs. The lock assembly includes a slideable member supported by the housing and adapted to move between a first position and a second position, and a third moveable member coupled to the slideable member, the third moveable member adapted to engage the plurality of nibs when the slideable member is in the second position. The cradle assembly is coupled to the second moveable member and is adapted to swing when the slideable member is in the first position.
A glider for an infant includes a frame having plurality of legs and a seat supported by the frame. The seat is positioned below an uppermost portion of the frame and is suspended from the frame. The glider also includes a controller operable to move the seat between a first position and a second position, where the first position and the second position are in substantially the same plane.
A single strap, shoulder-carried infant carrier is provided. The infant carrier includes a pouch portion and a strap portion for supporting the pouch portion from a wearer' s shoulder. The pouch portion defines a chamber that receives an infant, and an aperture adjacent an end of the pouch portion where the infants head is likely to be positioned. A vent panel extends across the aperture and affords additional air flow into the chamber. The infant carrier also includes a blanket that is attachable to attachment members coupled to each end of the pouch portion such that the blanket overlies the chamber. The pouch portion is also provided with a pocket for storing the blanket when not in use.
A detachable handle for a child's sippy cup. The sippy cup includes a cup portion and a lid portion coupled to the cup portion. The lid portion includes a drinking spout having apertures. The detachable handle includes a ring portion that engages the lid and/or the cup portion, and a pair of grasping portions that extend axially and radially away from the ring portion. Hook portions are radially aligned with, and extend axially opposite the grasping portions, and are engageable with an upper surface of the lid portion. Moving the grasping portions radially inwardly causes the hook portions to move radially outwardly for disengagement from the upper surface and removal of the handle from the sippy cup.