Patent ID: 8028871
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: A47D

Abstract:
1. A baby carrier, comprising; an adjustable shoulder harness comprising a pair of adjustable straps, each adjustable strap having a shoulder portion configured for extending over a respective shoulder of a user, a front portion for extending over at least a chest of the user, a rear portion configured for extending around the back of the user and a waist portion configured for positioning proximate a waist of the user, the front portions extending in front of the user, continuously from the shoulder portions to the waist portions, the at least two adjustable straps being laterally spaced along the front portions when positioned over the chest of the user; a plurality of fastening fixtures coupled to the front portions of the shoulder harness, the plurality of fastening fixtures comprising a first pair of fastening fixtures, each of the first pair of fastening fixtures respectively coupled to the pair of adjustable straps at the waist portion thereof and a second pair of fastening fixtures, each of the second pair of fastening fixtures respectively coupled to the pair of adjustable straps at the front thereof at a position downwardly spaced from the shoulder portion; a pair of selectively retractable and extendable shoulder straps, each having a first end coupled to a respective one of the pair of adjustable straps proximate the shoulder portion thereof and a second free end being adjustable proximate the second free end; a third pair of fastening fixtures, each coupled to a respective one of the pair of selectively retractable and extendable shoulder straps; a detachable pouch comprising: a first pair of corresponding fastening fixtures coupled to a lower portion of the front portion for respective attachment to the first pair of fastening fixtures proximate the waist of the user; and a third pair of corresponding fastening fixtures coupled proximate to opposite sides of the head supporting portion for respective coupling to the third pair fastening fixtures, the pair of selectively retractable and extendable shoulder straps configured to be adjustable in length proximate the head of the child to allow the user to move the head supporting portion of the pouch toward or away from the user while maintaining support of the head of the child during the adjustment.