Breathable crib

Abstract

In general a crib includes a first and second side that each have a first perimeter support having a bottom support portion, a first breathable material retained by the perimeter support, and a lateral support member that further supports the breathable material in a position within the perimeter support and attached to the perimeter support. The crib also includes third and fourth sides, wherein the first, second, third and fourth sides define an interior. The crib further includes a mattress support platform positioned in the interior and movable between a first position proximate the lateral support member and a second, lower position proximate the bottom portion of the perimeter support. The breathable material has an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A crib comprising:
 a first and second side that each include a perimeter support having a bottom portion, a top portion, and first and second side portions, wherein the perimeter support supports a first breathable material therebetween,   third and fourth sides; wherein the first, second, third and fourth sides define an interior;   a lateral support member extending between first and second side portions that further supports the breathable material in a position within the perimeter support and attached to the perimeter support;   a mattress platform positioned in the interior and movable between a first position proximate the lateral support member and a second, lower position proximate the bottom portion of the perimeter support.   
     
     
         2 . A crib according to  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support member is adjustable. 
     
     
         3 . A crib according to  claim 2 , wherein the lateral support member includes a height adjustment mechanism including a releasable locking pin and slide channel. 
     
     
         4 . A crib according to  claim 2 , wherein the lateral support member is a double sized zipper. 
     
     
         5 . A crib according to  claim 2 , wherein the lateral support member is a hook and loop mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . A crib according to  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material has an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%. 
     
     
         7 . A crib liner of  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material has a mesh coverage of between 32% and 91%. 
     
     
         8 . A crib liner of  claim 7 , wherein the breathable material has an ultraviolet radiation of between 47% and 100%. 
     
     
         9 . A crib comprising:
 a first and second side that each include a perimeter support having a bottom portion, a top portion, and first and second side portions,   third and fourth sides; wherein the first, second, third and fourth sides define an interior;   a lateral support member extending between first and second side portions;   a mattress platform positioned in the interior and movable between a first position proximate the lateral support member and a second, lower position proximate the bottom portion of the perimeter support.   
     
     
         10 . A crib according to  claim 9 , further comprising a breathable material supported by the perimeter support and the lateral support member. 
     
     
         11 . A crib according to  claim 10 , wherein the lateral support member is adjustable. 
     
     
         12 . A crib according to  claim 11 , wherein the lateral support member includes a height adjustment mechanism including a releasable locking pin and slide channel. 
     
     
         13 . A crib according to  claim 11 , wherein the lateral support member is a double sized zipper. 
     
     
         14 . A crib according to  claim 11 , wherein the lateral support member is a hook and loop mechanism. 
     
     
         15 . A crib according to  claim 10 , wherein the breathable material has an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%. 
     
     
         16 . A crib liner of  claim 10 , wherein the breathable material has a mesh coverage of between 32% and 91%. 
     
     
         17 . A crib liner of  claim 10 , wherein the breathable material has an ultraviolet radiation of between 47% and 100%. 
     
     
         18 . A crib comprising:
 first and second sides;   third and fourth sides that each include a top support fixedly attached to the first and second sides and a bottom support movably attached to the first and second sides, a first breathable material retained by the top support and the bottom support and the breathable material forming a sling for retention of a mattress support platform; and   wherein the mattress support platform is movable to various positions by moving the bottom support member and wherein the sling also moves such that the breathable material moves up and down to enclose the space above the mattress support platform.   
     
     
         19 . A crib according to  claim 18 , wherein the breathable material has an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%. 
     
     
         20 . A crib liner of  claim 19 , wherein the breathable material has a mesh coverage of between 32% and 91%.