Patent ID: 6421857
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A47D,Y10S

Abstract:
A liner which is attachable to an infant bed of the type having side walls to prevent the infant from falling out of the bed, the liner being constructed from substantially soft materials and comprising:one or more breathable side walls that are permanently fixed relative to each other, wherein the side walls, in use, extend about the inside of the side walls of the bed so as to substantially cover the inside of the side walls of the bed; a generally open bottom; bottom attachment means adapted to attach the liner to a bottom part of the bed or a mattress; an open top; and top attachment means adapted to attach the liner to a substantially horizontal upper portion of the side walls of the bed, wherein the top attachment means, which is unpadded and substantially childproof, comprises: a first band of hook or loop material from a hook and loop type fastener, wherein the first band extends about the outside of the liner and is adjacent an upper edge thereof; a plurality of straps which, in use, pass over a top horizontal rail of the bed and are attached to the first band to secure the liner to the bed; and a second band of hook or loop material which overlies the straps and is attached to the first band.