Patent ID: 6684437
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A47D,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for use with an infant's crib to promote ventilation of respiratory gases and fluids therefrom during use, comprising:a) a pad member configured for being supported within a crib, said pad member having a top, a bottom, and sides, and adapted to support an infant thereon; b) a plurality of passageways extending through said pad member from said top to said bottom, said passageways extending from said top to said bottom to substantially directly transmit gaseous and liquid fluid therethrough and in a direction from said top to said bottom; c) at least said passageway sides being formed from a material having low compressibility whereby when an infant is supported on said pad member, said passageway sides sufficiently retain their shape for readily transmitting gaseous and liquid fluids therethrough and away from the crib in an unrestricted manner; d) an exhaust fan, said exhaust fan disposed adjacent said bottom of said pad member to selectively provide enhanced transmission of said gaseous and liquid fluids through said plurality of passageways; and e) said exhaust fan being configured for causing enhanced transmission of fluid from the top through the bottom of the passageways.