EP-4734796-A1 - BASSINET CONNECTABLE TO A PLAYARD AND PLAYARD ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A bassinet for holding a child can be connected to and removed from a playard. The bassinet can include a frame, a height adjustment mechanism, and a drop bar. The height adjustment mechanism can be connected to the frame, the height adjustment mechanism can be connectable to the playard, and the height adjustment mechanism can be height adjustable to adjust a height of the bassinet relative to the playard. The drop bar can be transitioned between a top position and a bottom position relative to the frame of the playard, with the top position being higher than the bottom position. The drop bar is configured to provide side access to the inside of the bassinet. The bassinet and the playard are each height adjustable to adjust the height the assembly as desired.

Inventors

• HARTENSTINE, CURTIS M.
• TUCKEY, PETER R.
• Ingraham, Jerry S.

Assignees

• Wonderland Switzerland AG

Dates

Publication Date

20260506

Application Date

20240626

Claims (20)

1. CLAIMS What is claimed is: 1. A bassinet connectable to a playard, the bassinet comprising: a frame; a height adjustment mechanism connected to the frame, the height adjustment mechanism being connectable to the playard, and the height adjustment mechanism is height adjustable to adjust a height of the bassinet relative to a top rail of the playard.
2. 2. The bassinet of claim 1, wherein the bassinet includes a first height adjustment mechanism connected to a first side of the frame, and a second height adjustment mechanism connected to a second side of the frame, the first side of the frame and the second side of the frame being opposite lateral sides of the frame.
3. 3. The bassinet of claim 2, further comprising a drop bar transitionable between a top position and a bottom position relative to the frame of the bassinet, the drop bar is positioned on a third side of the frame, separate from the first side and the second side of the frame.
4. 4. The bassinet of claim 3, wherein the drop bar is transitionable between the top position and the bottom position independently of the height adjustment mechanism.
5. 5. The bassinet of claim 1, wherein the height adjustment mechanism includes: a first slide connected through an adjustment bar to a second slide, the first slide and the second slide each being translatably coupled to corner supports of the bassinet, with the first slide and the second slide being vertically translatable relative to the corner supports; and a coupler connected to the adjustment bar, wherein when the bassinet is connected to the playard, the coupler secures the bassinet to the playard. 8548153.1
6. 6. The bassinet of claim 1, wherein the height adjustment mechanism includes: a first mount height adjustably coupled to a first corner bar of the frame, wherein when the bassinet is connected to the playard, a mount face of the first mount contacts the playard and supports the bassinet relative to the playard; and a second mount height adjustably coupled to a second corner bar of the frame, wherein when the bassinet is connected to the playard, a mount face of the second mount contacts the playard and supports the bassinet relative to the playard.
7. 7. The bassinet of claim 6, wherein: the first mount further includes a stop extending from a side of the first mount, wherein the stop contacts a protrusion of the first corner bar to fix a height of the first mount relative to the first corner bar; and the second mount further includes a stop extending from a side of the second mount, wherein the stop contacts a protrusion of the second corner bar to fix a height of the second mount relative to the second corner bar.
8. 8. An assembly for holding a child, the assembly comprising: a bassinet removably connected to a playard; the bassinet comprising: a frame; a height adjustment mechanism connected to the frame, the height adjustment mechanism being connectable to the playard, and the height adjustment mechanism is height adjustable to adjust a height of the bassinet relative to a top rail of the playard; and the playard comprising: a plurality of legs with a height adjustable foot coupled to each of the plurality of legs, each height adjustable foot being transitionable between a first position and a second position, when in the first position the playard 8548153.1 stands at a first height, and when in the second position the playard stands at a second height that is less than the first height.
9. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the bassinet further comprises a drop bar transitionable between a top position and a bottom position relative to the frame of the bassinet.
10. 10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the drop bar is vertically level or aligned with a rear bar of the frame in the top position, and the drop bar is positioned vertically lower than the rear bar and closer to a base of the bassinet in the bottom position.
11. 11. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the drop bar is vertically translatable within a channel of a corner support of the bassinet.
12. 12. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the drop bar is vertically translatable within a channel of a drop bar support of the bassinet, the drop bar support being separate from a corner bar of the bassinet.
13. 13. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the drop bar includes a latch and a latch member for securing the drop bar in the top position.
14. 14. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the bassinet includes a softgoods coupled to the frame of the bassinet, and wherein the playard includes a softgoods coupled to a playard frame of the playard.
15. 15. An assembly for holding a child, the assembly comprising: a bassinet removably connected to a playard, the playard comprising: a playard frame including a plurality of legs; a foot coupled to a lower end of each of the plurality of legs; and 8548153.1 an extension coupled to each foot of the playard, wherein each extension extends from the foot in a direction towards a support surface in which the playard stands when in use; wherein the playard is transitionable between a first position and a second position, when in the first position the playard stands at a first height, and when in the second position the playard stands at a second height that is less than the first height.
16. 16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the extension coupled to each foot is removably coupled to each foot, when the extension is coupled to each foot the playard stands at the first height, and when the extension is removed from each foot the playard stands at the second height.
17. 17. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the extensions are swivel extensions rotatably coupled to each foot, when the swivel extensions are rotated into an extended position the playard stands at the first height, and when the swivel extension are rotated into a folded position the playard stands at the second height.
18. 18. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the playard frame further includes a plurality of center supports and a center foot coupled to each of the plurality of center supports, wherein a central extension is coupled to each center foot of the playard and each central extension extends from the center foot in the direction towards the support surface in which the playard stands when in use.
19. 19. The assembly of claim 18, wherein the central extension is removably coupled or rotatably coupled to each foot of the playard to transition between the first height and the second height.
20. 20. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the first height and the second height are a vertical distance measured from the support surface to a top rail of the playard. 8548153.1

Description

BASSINET CONNECTABLE TO A PLAYARD AND PLAYARD ASSEMBLY CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/510,490 filed June 27, 2023, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/580,666 filed September 5, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/599,044 filed November 15, 2023, which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present disclosure is directed to systems, kits, assemblies, and methods relating to a bassinet for holding a child, and more particularly it is directed to a bassinet that is connectable to a playard and adjustable between different configurations. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Approximately 3,500 infants die from sleep-related infant deaths annually in the United States. Research indicates that sleep-related death can occur when an infant with an intrinsic vulnerability to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is placed in an unsafe sleep environment. There was a substantial decline in the number of sleep-related infant deaths in the 1990’s as the result of a national educational campaign to put babies on their backs to sleep; however, the number of sleep-related infant deaths has remained consistent since the year 2000. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents sleep in the same room, but not in the same bed as a baby, preferably for at least the first six months. The AAP understands and respects that many parents choose to routinely bed share for a variety of reasons, including facilitation of breastfeeding, cultural preferences, and a belief that it is better and safer for their infant. However, the AAP is unable to recommend bed sharing under any circumstances. [0004] Therefore, there is a need for a versatile and safe child sleeping device, such as a bassinet, that can be positioned next to the parent’s bed, to aid in a safe sleeping environment for infants and babies alike. 8548153.1 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] According to one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a bassinet which is connectable to a playard. The bassinet can include a frame and a height adjustment mechanism connected to the frame. The height adjustment mechanism can be connectable to the playard, and the height adjustment mechanism is height adjustable to adjust a height of the bassinet relative to a top rail of the playard. [0006] In one aspect, the bassinet can include a first height adjustment mechanism connected to a first side of the frame, and a second height adjustment mechanism connected to a second side of the frame. The first side of the frame and the second side of the frame are opposite lateral sides of the frame. [0007] In one aspect, the bassinet can further include a drop bar transitionable between a top position and a bottom position relative to the frame of the bassinet. The drop bar can be positioned on a third side of the frame, separate from the first side and the second side of the frame. [0008] In one aspect, the drop bar can be transitionable between the top position and the bottom position independently of the height adjustable height adjustment mechanism. [0009] In one aspect, the height adjustment mechanism can include a first slide connected through an adjustment bar to a second slide. The first slide and the second slide each can be translatably coupled to corner supports of the bassinet, with the first slide and the second slide being vertically translatable relative to the corner supports. A coupler can be connected to the adjustment bar, such that when the bassinet is connected to the playard, the coupler contacts the top rail of the playard and supports the bassinet relative to the playard. [0010] In one aspect, the height adjustment mechanism can include a first mount height adjustably coupled to a first corner bar of the frame, such that when the bassinet is connected to the playard, a mount face of the first mount contacts the playard and supports the bassinet relative to the playard. Further, a second mount can be height adjustably coupled to a second corner bar of the frame, such 8548153.1 that when the bassinet is connected to the playard, a mount face of the second mount contacts the playard and supports the bassinet relative to the playard. [0011] In one aspect, the first mount can further include a stop extending from a side of the first mount, the stop contacts a protrusion of the first corner bar to fix a height of the first mount relative to the first corner bar. Further, the second mount can further include a stop extending from a side of the second mount, such that the stop contacts a protrusion of the second corner bar to fix a height of the second mount relative to the second corner bar. [0012] According to another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an assembly for holding a child. The assembly can include a bassinet removably connected to a playard. The bassinet can include a frame and a height adjustmen