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Hands-free baby bather

CA 1292104 C · Owner: Wellis, Douglas Michael · Inventors: Wellis, Douglas Michael

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

The conventional device for supporting an infant in a bath includes a wire frame for supporting a fabric panel in an inclined position. A relatively simple safe flotation, device for use when bathing an infant includes a generally U-shaped block of buoyant cellular foam which is covered by, a terry cloth or other soft fabric cover. The child is placed on the device with his or her head resting on the crossbar portion of the body, the body of the child being supported between the arms. The device is sufficiently wide that tipping is virtually impossible.

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  • Granted November 19, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 19, 2008.
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FiledDecember 8, 1987
GrantedNovember 19, 1991
Term endedNovember 19, 2008
Patent numberCA 1292104 C
Classification (IPC)A47K17/02 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedDec 8, 1987Patent grantedNov 19, 1991Term endedNov 19, 2008

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