Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy

Abstract

The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.

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       43 . An infant supporting device convertible between a compact configuration and a deployed configuration, comprising: 
 an upper frame including opposed, first and second substantially U-shaped members each having left and right ends, and a left and right frame connector connecting the U-shaped members together at their respective left and right ends, the frame connectors coupling at least one of the U-shaped members for rotation relative to the other of the U-shaped members, wherein the second U-shaped member is disposed apart from the first U-shaped member in the deployed configuration and substantially adjacent the first U-shaped member in the compact configuration;    a lower frame including a ground engaging portion and left and right ends connected to a respective one of the left and right frame connectors, wherein the lower frame supports the upper frame in the deployed configuration and the lower frame is disposed substantially adjacent the first member in the compact configuration; and    a receptacle for supporting an infant including an infant support surface and an annular side wall with an upper edge connected to the upper frame and a lower edge connected to the infant support surface, the infant support surface having a first end and a second end movably connected to the first end, wherein the receptacle is suspended from the upper frame above the supporting surface in the deployed configuration, the first end of the infant support surface is disposable at an angle relative to the second end and a pair of receptacle support members are attached to the receptacle and are interconnected to support the first end at the angle, wherein the upper frame, lower frame and the receptacle are convertible together between the compact configuration and the deployed configuration.    
   
   
       44 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the receptacle support members are a support strap assembly.  
   
   
       45 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the receptacle support members are receptacle support straps.  
   
   
       46 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the lower frame includes a third substantially U-shaped member comprising the ground engaging portion.  
   
   
       47 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the lower frame includes a third and fourth substantially U-shaped member comprising the ground engaging portion.  
   
   
       48 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the left frame connector is a left hub.  
   
   
       49 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the left frame connector is a left housing assembly.  
   
   
       50 . The infant supporting device of  claim 43 , wherein the left frame connector is a left frame connector assembly.  
   
   
       51 . The infant supporting device of  claim 50 , wherein the left frame connector assembly includes 
 an upper part connected to each of the first and second U-shaped members, wherein at least one of the first and second U-shaped members is pivotally connected to the upper part, and    a lower part that is pivotally connected to the left end of the lower frame.    
   
   
       52 . The infant supporting device of  claim 51 , wherein the lower frame comprises a third substantially U-shaped member pivotally connected to the lower part.  
   
   
       53 . The infant supporting device of  claim 51 , wherein the left frame connector assembly includes a housing forming the lower part.  
   
   
       54 . The infant supporting device of  claim 53 , wherein the housing forms both the upper and lower parts.  
   
   
       55 . A child support, comprising: 
 an upper frame including opposed, first and second upper frame members each having left and right ends, and a left and right frame connector connecting the upper frame members together at their respective left and right ends, the frame connectors coupling at least one of the upper frame members for rotation relative to the other of the upper frame members;    a lower frame including a ground engaging portion and left and right ends connected to a respective one of the left and right frame connectors;    soft goods including a support surface suspended from the upper frame, the support surface including first and second relatively movable parts, wherein the first part is movable among a plurality of angular positions relative to the second part; and    a support assembly for positioning the first part in one of a plurality of angular positions relative to the second part, the support assembly including first and second support members secured to the soft goods such that when the first and second support members are engaged, the first part is positioned at one of the plurality of angular positions and when the first and second support members are disengaged, the first part is positioned at another one of the plurality of angular positions.    
   
   
       56 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the support members are a support strap assembly.  
   
   
       57 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the support members are support straps.  
   
   
       58 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the left frame connector is a left hub.  
   
   
       59 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the left frame connector is a left housing assembly.  
   
   
       60 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the left frame connector is a left frame connector assembly.  
   
   
       61 . The child support of  claim 55 , wherein the left frame connector assembly includes 
 an upper part connected to each of the first and second frame members, wherein at least one of the first and second frame members is pivotally connected to the upper part, and    a lower part that is pivotally connected to the left end of the lower frame.    
   
   
       62 . The child support of  claim 61 , wherein the lower frame comprises a third substantially U-shaped member pivotally connected to the lower part.  
   
   
       63 . The child support of  claim 61 , wherein the left frame connector assembly includes a housing forming the lower part.  
   
   
       64 . The child support of  claim 63 , wherein the housing forms both the upper and lower parts.  
   
   
       65 . A child support, comprising: 
 an upper frame including opposed, first and second upper frame members each having left and right ends, and a left and right frame connector connecting the upper frame members together at their respective left and right ends, the frame connectors coupling at least one of the upper frame members for rotation relative to the other of the upper frame members;    a lower frame including a ground engaging portion and left and right ends connected to a respective one of the left and right frame connectors;    soft goods including a support surface suspended from the upper frame, the support surface including first and second relatively movable parts, wherein the first part is movable among a plurality of angular positions relative to the second part; and    a support member configurable between at least a first and second configuration, wherein when the support member is in the first configuration, the first part is positioned at one of the plurality of angular positions and when the support member is in the second configuration, the first part is positioned at another one of the plurality of angular positions.    
   
   
       66 . The child support of  claim 65 , wherein the support member comprises a pair of straps.  
   
   
       67 . The child support of  claim 65 , wherein the support member comprises a first and second portion.  
   
   
       68 . The child support of  claim 67 , wherein the second configuration corresponds to the first and second portions being disengaged.  
   
   
       69 . The child support of  claim 67 , wherein at least the first configuration corresponds to the first and second portions being engaged.  
   
   
       70 . The child support of  claim 67 , wherein the first and second portions are first and second straps.