KR20170136583A - Harness devices and systems for infant carriers - Google Patents

Abstract

The infant carrier harness is adjustable to fit a wide range of infant sizes and is easy to use and comfortable for both infant and wearer. The harness includes a running line surrounding the infant's torso. A loop is disposed at one end of the running line. The opposite end of the running line may pass through the loop to create an infant strap area surrounding the infant's torso. An end of the running line opposite to the loop is coupled to the baby carrier. Thus, the infant strapping area can interfere with the infant ' s shoulders, arms or legs, or can bind the infant (e. G., To the infant carrier and further to the wearer) without affecting the infant posture within the carrier. In addition, the adjustment of the running line allows the harness to be adapted to a wide range of infant sizes. The waist belt anchor portion may be used to provide its attachment point on a carrier for which no corresponding attachment point is provided.

Description

Harness devices and systems for infant carriers

Related application

This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC §119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 145,703 entitled "CHILD CARRIER HARNESS DEVICE AND SYSTEM," filed on April 10, 2015, I fully refer to it in.

The present disclosure relates to an infant carrier. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a system for tethering an infant in a carrier. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a system for tethering an infant in a carrier in a manner that does not adversely affect the comfort of the infant or wearer thereof, the functionality of the carrier, or the attitude of the infant carried thereon.

There are a number of wearable infant carriers that have traditionally provided the freedom of movement of the hands and arms to the wearer while carrying the infant fastened within the carrier. Such infant carriers generally do not provide a structure for specifically binding infants within the carrier. In some jurisdictions, standards have been enacted that require the establishment of structures that bind to (or as part of) infant carriers. What is needed therefore is an apparatus and system that does not adversely affect the comfort of the infant or wearer thereof, but does not impair the functionality of the carrier and does not affect the attitude of the infant carried thereon .

To this end, among other things, the embodiments disclosed herein provide a harness that binds the infant to the infant carrier. The harness includes a running line surrounding the infant ' s torso. A loop is disposed at one end of the running line. The opposite end of the running line may pass through the loop to create an infant strap area surrounding the infant's torso. An end of the running line opposite to the loop is coupled to the baby carrier. Thus, the infant strapping area can interfere with the infant ' s shoulders, arms or legs, or can bind the infant (e. G., To the infant carrier and further to the wearer) without affecting the infant posture within the carrier. In addition, the adjustment of the running line allows the harness to be adapted to a wide range of infant sizes.

When the infant is displaced from the infant carrier, the infant's body weight (i.e., the portion of infant weight not supported by the carrier) serves to constrain the infant strapping area around the infant's torso. In particular, the weight of the infant acting on the running line serves to move the running line through the loop, thereby reducing the diameter of the infant strap area surrounding the infant. Thus, the infant strap area is tightened around the infant, thereby strapping the infant by restricting the infant's maximum displacement point away from the infant carrier's wearer. In this way, the infant can be bound by a harness disposed only around the torso of the infant so that the infant's arms, shoulders or legs can remain unrestrained and any interference to the infant's posture in the carrier Can be reduced or eliminated.

In one embodiment, the end of the running line opposite the loop may include a harness attachment point for coupling to a corresponding carrier attachment point on the infant carrier. The carrier attachment point may be a feature on an infant carrier specifically designed as such an attachment point, or may utilize an existing feature on the infant carrier. For example, in certain embodiments, the carrier attachment point may be the waist belt of the infant carrier. By utilizing existing features on the infant carrier, such as waist belts, as carrier attachment points, such harness embodiments can be used for infant carriers that do not originally include such harness, as well as for infants that are not even designed to be used with such original harness And can be easily used for a wide variety of carriers including carriers.

In particular, an embodiment of the harness includes an anchor portion that can be attached to the carrier to provide a carrier attachment point for attaching the harness attachment point of the harness. The anchor portion may be made of a flexible material of a predetermined length and may include a carrier attachment point corresponding to a harness attachment point of the harness. In one embodiment, for example, the harness system may include a waist belt anchor portion. The waist belt anchor portion may be joined to the waist belt of the infant carrier. For example, in one embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion may be configured to surround the waist belt of the infant carrier and include corresponding fasteners, such that when the fasteners are fastened together, the waist belt anchor portion Thereby forming a loop around the waist belt.

In one particular embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion may comprise a plurality of sets of fasteners corresponding to one another, such that the waist belt anchor portion may be formed by a waist belt anchor portion The loop can be made larger or smaller as needed.

Embodiments of the waist belt anchor portion may also provide a carrier attachment point for coupling to a harness attachment point of the harness. In particular, in one embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion and the harness attachment point may each include a corresponding fastener that can be engaged and disengaged with each other. This arrangement allows the harness to be placed in an infant located in the carry at any point either before or after the harness is engaged to the waist belt anchor portion. Carriers and harnesses can both facilitate entry and exit of infants inside and outside. In one embodiment, the harness includes a sleeve that covers at least a portion of the running line, for example to provide additional comfort to the infant, to protect the running line, or to facilitate movement of the running line through the loop of the harness can do. The sleeve may be made of ripstop nylon and / or may comprise a pad material. The sleeve may be attached to a portion of the running line and may include a cinching portion near the harness attachment point. Thus, the tightening portion facilitates passing the running line through the loop without disturbing the harness tightening as the infant moves away from the wearer.

Thus, embodiments of the harness system disclosed herein can have numerous advantages. For example, such an embodiment of the harness system may have a small profile and thus not interfere with the wearer of the infant or carrier. In addition, the harness system may be less restrictive so that the infant's movement is not restricted while the infant is in the carrier. Another advantage of the harness system disclosed herein is that the harness can be simpler and easier to use than other devices available in the prior art. In particular, such an embodiment of the harness system allows the infant to be placed in the harness before or after seating the infant in the infant carrier. Further, the infant can be placed in the harness before or after the harness is coupled to the carrier itself. This flexibility allows a wide variety of options for placing infants into harness systems and infant carriers. As an additional advantage, the use of embodiments of the harness system does not hinder the operation or use of the infant carrier itself. In particular, the use of such a harness system does not affect the posture of the infant in the carrier. Thus, the use of such a harness system does not affect the ergonomic posture of the infant when used in an infant carrier designed to seat the infant in an ergonomic posture (e.g., with two arms open). Another advantage is that the harness works based on the infant's weight and is tightened only when the infant moves away from the carrier, thereby increasing comfort to the infant while in the carrier. Another advantage is that the harness system as disclosed does not require much adjustment for proper fit and can easily accommodate a wide range of infant sizes.

The drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, are included to illustrate specific embodiments. A more explicit impression of the various components and operation of the apparatus and system in which the embodiments are provided is of course better understood by referring to the embodiments shown in the drawings in which like numerals designate like elements throughout It will become clear. It should be noted that the features shown in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
Figure 1 shows one embodiment of a harness system.
Figure 2 shows one embodiment of the elements of the harness system.
Figure 3 shows one embodiment of the harness system and the baby.
Figure 4 shows one embodiment of the elements of the harness system.
Figure 5 shows one embodiment of a waist belt anchor of a harness system.
Figure 6 shows one embodiment of a waist belt anchor of a harness system coupled to the waistband of a baby carrier.
Figure 7 shows one embodiment of a harness system being used in infants in an infant carrier.

The present disclosure, as well as its various features and advantageous details, are set forth in more detail and with reference to the exemplary and thus non-limiting embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the Detailed Description. The descriptions of known starting materials and processes are omitted in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present disclosure in detail. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Various substitutions, modifications, additions, and / or rearrangements within the spirit and / or scope of the underlying inventive concept will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

As used herein, the terms "comprises," "comprising," "having," "having," "having," "having," or any of their tautological utilizations, exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, article, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to these elements, but may include other elements that are not unique or explicitly enumerated in such process, product, article, . Also, unless expressly stated to the contrary, "or" means " inclusive or " For example, a condition A or B can be one of the following: A is true (or is present), B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) , And both A and B are satisfied by any one of them (or present).

As used herein, "fastener", "fastening" and its equivalent or equivalent term are intended to encompass all types of articles, such as buttons, snaps, dings, clips, hooks, patches of hook- May be referred to any type of fastening mechanism, whether currently known in the art or disclosed hereinafter, such as, e.g.

Additionally, any examples or examples provided herein should not be construed in any way as a definition, limitation, or definition of any term or terms used herein. Instead, these examples or examples should be considered as illustrative only and as being illustrative of one particular embodiment. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other embodiments in which any or all of the terms or terms used herein may be provided or may not be provided with or in conjunction with other aspects of the disclosure may include embodiments and modifications, It will be understood that they are intended to be included within the scope of < RTI ID = 0.0 > the < / RTI > The language to which such non-limiting examples and examples are directed includes, but is not limited to, "for example," "for example," "as an example," "in an embodiment, .

Conventional infant carriers do not provide a means to specifically bind an infant in a carrier. Although some recent standards require manufacturers to provide such tethers, the conventionally available devices are inconvenient to use and can not only inhibit the infant's arm and shoulder movement, but also cause discomfort It can also prevent the infant from taking such a position when used in a carrier that promotes an ergonomically favorable posture. In addition, conventional devices can impair the functionality of the carrier, or can only be fitted to a narrow range of infant sizes, or require multiple devices as the infant grows.

The embodiments disclosed herein provide an infant carrier harness that is adjustable to fit a wide range of infant sizes and is easy to use and comfortable for both infant and wearer. The harness includes a running line surrounding the infant's torso. One end of the running line may have a loop that allows the other end of the running line to pass through to create an area surrounding the eye. The end of the running line on the opposite side of the loop can be attached to the infant carrier, thereby locking the infant.

One example of an infant carrier that can utilize a harness system such as that disclosed herein is disclosed in U. S. Patent Application No. 10 / < RTI ID = 0.0 > 10 / < / RTI > filed on September 9, 2004 under the name "BABY CARRIER" 937,193; No. 14 / 209,580, filed March 13, 2014, entitled " CHILD CARRIER ", now U.S. Patent No. 9,185,993 to Telford et al .; And U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 544,093, filed on August 19, 2009 under the name "INFANT CARRIER" and now U.S. Patent No. 9,220,352, Frost, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

1, the harness system 100 for a child carrier according to one embodiment includes a harness 120 and a waist belt anchor portion 160. [ The harness 120 can be designed to fit around the waist of an infant. The waist belt anchor portion 160 may be used to connect the harness 120 to the infant carrier. The harness 120 may be used by attaching directly to the infant carrier without the waist belt anchor portion 160,

In one embodiment, the harness 120 includes a harness loop 122 defining an area 130 surrounding the infant's waist or torso. The harness loop 122 may include a running line 126 that is at least partially covered by the sleeve 127. The running line 126 may include a first end that can be secured to the infant carrier and a second end that has a reciprocating loop 124. [ The running line 126 passes through the reciprocating loop 124 to create a region 130 surrounding the infant's torso. The harness 120 can then be tied to any point using any means. The harness 120 may be attached directly to the carrier (or wearer thereof), or may be attached using an intermediate portion such as the waist belt anchor portion 160 or the like.

The waist belt anchor portion 160 may be adapted to be attached to or adapted to the waist belt of the infant carrier (see, e.g., Figs. 5 and 6). In one embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion 160 may provide a means for binding the harness 120 to the baby carrier.

In one embodiment, the running line 126 moves out of the reciprocating loop 124 toward the waist belt anchor portion 160 when the infant strapped to the harness 120 moves away from the wearer of the infant carrier. As the running line 126 moves out of the reciprocating loop 124, the throttling portion 128 is squeezed to reduce the diameter of the area surrounding the infant ' s waist / torso, 124 to move. This limits the infant's maximum displacement point in the carrier strapping the infant and also away from the infant carrier's wearer. As the infant moves closer to the wearer of the carrier, the running line 126 moves into the reciprocal loop 124 and the tightening section expands to increase the diameter of the area 130 surrounding the infant ' s waist / torso, Thereby facilitating movement of the reciprocating loop 124 along the length of the region 126, thereby providing greater clearance to the region 130 when the infant is proximate to the wearer.

In some situations, the harness 120 may support the entire weight of the infant. The infant's body weight functions to tighten the area 130 around the infant's torso. The harness loop 122 may be hung on the baby's hips, legs, or pelvis, especially when the infant is choking the diaper, and thus may keep the infant in the harness. Area 130 need not be reduced to the size of the infant's torso to maintain the infant, but may form a "teardrop" shape.

The waist belt anchor portion 160 includes, for example, an anchor tongue 162 wrapped around the waistband of the baby carrier. As the anchor tongue 162 spins around the waistband of the carrier, an anchor tongue press-fit snap 164 may engage the lower anchor press snap 166, or an anchor tongue press- The wearer may be engaged with the lower anchor press-fit snug 168 when the wearer has a longer body or has a waist band of greater or smaller width. Although the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 illustrates indentation snaps 164, 166, 168, 170, any fastening means, whether currently known in the art or later disclosed, , Or may be used continuously.

The upper anchor press-fit snaps 170 generally do not attempt to secure the waist belt anchor portion 160 to the waistband of the infant carrier. In the embodiment described herein, the function of the upper anchor indentation snap 170 will be described in more detail below with reference to Fig.

The anchor tongue piece 162 also has hooks 182 and 184 adapted to engage with corresponding hook-and-loop material patches 182 and 184 along the length of the anchor flap 190, for example depending on the length of the wearer's torso. - loop material patch 180. In other words, the wearer may select the lower anchor hook-loop patch 182 or the upper anchor hook-loop patch 184 when the wearer attaches the waist belt anchor portion 160 to the waistband or waist belt of the infant carrier .

As shown, the anchor flap 190 is secured to the anchor flap 190 by anchoring the anchor flap webbing or line (e.g., located on the opposite side of the anchor flap 190 of Figure 1, not shown) An attachment point 175 (e.g., a stitched patch or other fastening means). An additional description of the anchor flap webbing / line will be discussed in detail in the discussion of Figures 2 and 4 below.

2, the diameter of the region 130 surrounding the waist / torso of the infant in the carrier is smaller than the diameter of the rectilinear section 128 (FIG. 2) as the running line 126 exits the reciprocating loop 124 (See, for example, the gathered harness loop 122 material corresponding to the thimbles 128 of FIG. 2).

The running line 126 may provide minimal longitudinal elasticity and may also be laterally flexible to comfortably surround the infant's torso. Running line 126 may be made of any suitable material or combination of materials. In one embodiment, the running line 126 may be made of polyester webbing.

As shown in Fig. 2, the running line 126 can be attached to the harness attachment 200. Fig. The harness attaching part 200 may be a part of the side release buckle. The harness attachment may be any other suitable means for removably attaching the running line 126, including, but not limited to, a buckle, a clasp, a carabiner, or a snap hook. In other embodiments, the running line 126 may be non-removably attached to the carrier.

Running line 126 may be adjusted to change region 130. The adjustment may be useful for adapting the harness loop 122 to a wide range of infant sizes. The adjustment may be useful in facilitating placement or removal of the harness from the infant.

Adjustment of the length of the running line 126 can be facilitated by the structure of the harness attachment 200. In one embodiment, the running line 126 is configured such that pulling the free end of the running line 126 reduces the length of the running line between the harness attachment 200 and the reciprocal loop 126, It is possible to pass through the attachment 200.

In one embodiment, the harness loop 122 further includes a sleeve 127. Sleeve 127 may cover at least a portion of running line 126 and may include pad material to provide additional comfort to the infant or wearer. In one embodiment, the sleeve 127 includes a 3D mesh. The padding may also be disposed between the sleeve 127 and the running lie 126. In one embodiment, the padding between the sleeve 127 and the running line 126 includes a 3D mesh.

The sleeve 127 may be attached to the running line 126, such as by sewing the sleeve 127 to the running line 126. A portion of the sleeve 127 may not be attached to the running line 126. For example, a portion of the sleeve 127 remote from the reciprocal loop 124 may not be attached to the running line 126 and may be referred to as the throttling portion 128.

The tightening portion 128 may include a portion of the sleeve 127 that can be expanded or squeezed longitudinally along the length of the running line 126 (e.g., the length of the strap or webbing). The throttling portion 128 may provide additional comfort to the infant by preventing the running line 126 from contacting the infant directly. The throttling portion 128 can be minimally disturbed even if the reciprocating loop 124 moves along the running line 126 because the throttling portion 126 is not attached to the running line 126. [

The reciprocal loop 124 may be sized to allow the running line 126 to slide easily therethrough and may be formed of the running line 126 and / or the sleeve 127. The reciprocal loop 124 may be formed as a separate portion attached to the running line 126. In one embodiment, the round trip loop 124 may be stitched to the running line 126. Any suitable material can be used to form the reciprocating loop 124 but the use of a material with a low coefficient of friction for the material used for the running material 126 can be used to tighten the harness loop around the infant & It is preferable to make it easy.

In one embodiment, the harness 120 may be attached to the anchor flap attachment 210. The anchor flap fitting 210 may be a part of the side release buckle. The anchor flap fitting 210 may be attached at any point suitable for holding the infant. For example, the anchor flap fitting 210 may be attached directly to the carrier, or may be attached using an intermediate portion such as the waist belt anchor portion 160 or the like.

2, the anchor flap 190 has a corresponding upper anchor press-in snap 170 (or other fastening means) to cover the harness attaching aperture 200 and the anchor flap attachment aperture 210 And an anchor flap attachment port cover 220 having an attachment port cover push-in snap 225 (or other fastening means) for engagement. In various embodiments, the harness attachment 200 and the anchor flap attachment 210 may be engaged with each other to secure the harness 120 to the waist belt anchor portion 160. It will be appreciated that harness attachments 200 and anchor flap attachments 210 may include any fastening means, whether now known in the art or not later on. The anchor flap attachment spherical cover 220 can prevent any tendency for the harness attachment hole 200 and the anchor flap attachment hole 210 to unexpectedly separate from each other or prevent the wearer or the infant from twisting or rubbing against it .

The anchor flap attachment 210 can be fastened to the anchor flap 190 by a webbing or any other fastening mechanism known in the art or described hereinafter.

Fig. 3 shows the baby 300 in the harness loop 122 before the harness attachment 200 is engaged with the anchor flap attachment 210. Fig. In operation, a harness loop 122 may be placed around the torso of the infant 300. The running line 126 is then passed through the reciprocating loop 124, thereby surrounding the baby 300 as shown in FIG. Then, the baby 300 can be seated in the baby carrier, and the harness attaching member 200 can be connected to the attachment point of the anchor flap fitting 210 or the like. Other variations in use may also be present. For example, the harness loop 122 may be formed by passing through the reciprocating loop 124 before placing the harness fitting 200 on the baby 300. [ The harness attachment 200 may be attached to the anchor flap attachment 210 or other attachment point before the baby 300 is inserted into the harness loop 122.

Once the baby 300 is surrounded by the harness loop 122, the running line 126 can be adjusted to fit the baby 300. [ The running line 126 need not be adjusted to the same size as the infant's torso, but only to prevent it from overly loosely fitting. The readjustment of the running line 126 can be done as needed while the infant is in the carrier.

Figure 4 shows the baby 300 placed in the harness loop 122 after the harness attachment 200 has been engaged with the anchor flap fitting 210 to bind the baby 300 to the wearer of the infant carrier 420 have. 4 also shows an anchor flap webbing 430 attached to the anchor flap attachment 210 to secure the anchor flap attachment 210 to the anchor flap 190. As shown in Fig. In operation, the infant may be strapped to the wearer as follows. The anchor flap fitting 210 can be engaged with the harness fitting 200. The running line 126 surrounds the baby 300 and can be attached to the anchor flap fitting 210. The anchor flap attachment 210 can also be attached to the harness attachment 200. [ The harness attachment 200 is attached to the anchor flap webbing 430 attached to the anchor flap 190. The anchor flap 190 is attached to the infant carrier 420 attached to the wearer 400. Thus, the baby 300 can be tied to the wearer 400.

To prevent the anchor flap 190 from slipping down between the wearer and the waistband of the carrier (e.g., if the anchor flap is not attached to the harness), a wedge 440 may be used to secure the anchor flap 190 ). ≪ / RTI > In one embodiment, the wedge 440 may have a triangular profile. Wedge 440 may comprise any suitable material, such as a foam material.

Figure 5 illustrates a harness device and system for an infant carrier prior to engaging the waist belt anchor portion 160 in the waistband 520 of the infant carrier 530 in accordance with one embodiment. The infant carrier 530 includes an infant carrier waist belt 500, a infant carrier waistband 520, a infant carrier waistband fastener 525, a back strap 535, and a shoulder strap 540 . The anchor tongue 162 may be routed back to the infant carrier waistband 520 to later securely engage the waist belt anchor portion 160 in the infant carrier waistband 520 (e.g., see FIG. 6) . Alternatively, the anchor tongue piece 162 may be sent back to the infant carrier waist belt 500 so that the waist belt anchor portion 160 is wound around the infant carrier waist belt 500 in a fixed manner.

As shown in Figure 5, in one embodiment, the anchor tongue piece 162 is routed behind the waistband 520. Then, the anchor tongue portion 162 is wound toward the front of the waistband 520. Anchor indentation snap 164 is attached to lower anchor indentation snap 166 or upper anchor indentation snap 168. The anchor tongue portion hook-and-loop material 180 can be engaged with the bottom anchor hook-and-loop material 182 or the top anchor hook-and-loop material 184. The anchor flap 190 may then be wound behind the infant carrier waist belt 500. Accordingly, the waist belt anchor portion 160 is installed in the baby carrier 530 as shown in Fig.

6, the anchor flap 190 is wrapped around the infant carrier waist belt 500 and extends around both sides of the infant carrier waist belt 500. As shown in Fig.

FIG. 7 shows a harness system for an infant carrier in which the baby 300 is tied to the wearer 400 of the infant carrier 530 according to one embodiment. The baby 300 is seated within the infant carrier 530 between the infant carrier 530 and the wearer 400. An anchor flap 190 may extend above the infant carrier waist belt 500. The harness 120 surrounds the baby 300 and is connected to the anchor flap fitting 210 through the harness attaching hole 210. The attachment cover engaging snap 225 can be engaged with the upper anchor press-fit snug 170 so as to surround the harness attachment hole 200 and the anchor flap attachment hole 210. The running line 126 may be adjusted at any point so as to align with the baby 300.

7 shows that the carrier is in front of the wearer's body and that the baby is facing the wearer, the harness system for the infant carrier may be a front carrier, a side carrier, and a front carrier, depending on whether the infant is facing the wearer or vice versa. But may be used in other configurations including, but not limited to, a rear carrier. Infant carrier 530 is just one example of an infant carrier that can be used with a harness system for infant carriers. A number of other infant carriers may utilize the harness system for infant carriers as disclosed herein.

In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the various embodiments disclosed herein may be modified or otherwise practiced in various other ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the foregoing detailed description is to be regarded as illustrative and is intended to teach those skilled in the art the manner of making and using the harness for infant carriers. It will be appreciated that the shapes of the figures shown and described herein will be taken as examples. Equivalent elements or materials may be substituted for those illustrated and described herein. In addition, certain features of the present disclosure may be utilized separately from the use of other features, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art after having the benefit of the detailed description of the present disclosure.

Claims (20)

As infant carrier harness system:
Harness
Wherein the harness comprises:
A running line having a loop at one end and a harness attachment point on the opposite side of the loop,
Wherein the harness attachment point is adapted to engage a corresponding carrier attachment point on the infant carrier,
Wherein the length of the running line is adjustable. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 1, wherein the running line comprises polyester webbing. The infant carrier harness system of claim 1, further comprising a sleeve covering at least a portion of the running line. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 3, wherein the sleeve comprises a ripstop nylon. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 3, wherein the sleeve comprises a padded material. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 3, further comprising a tightening portion adjacent to the harness attachment point, wherein the tightening portion is not attached to the running line. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness attachment point includes at least a portion of the side release buckle. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness is capable of strapping an infant by placing the harness around the infant's torso without disturbing the infant's arms, shoulders or legs. The infant carrier harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness is engaged only with the body of the infant. 2. The harness system of claim 1, wherein the length of the running line is adjustable to fit infants of various sizes. The child carrier according to claim 1, wherein an anchor portion
Wherein the anchor portion includes:
A flexible material of a predetermined length;
A carrier attachment point corresponding to said harness attachment point to engage said harness attachment point; And
A set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the baby carrier
Wherein the harness system comprises an infant carrier. As an infant carrier system:
Infant carrier; And
Harness
Wherein the harness comprises:
A running line having a loop at one end and a harness attachment point on the opposite side of the loop,
Wherein the harness attachment point is adapted to engage a corresponding carrier attachment point on the infant carrier. 13. The method of claim 12,
And a sleeve covering at least a portion of the running line. 14. The infant carrier system of claim 13, further comprising a tightening portion adjacent the harness attachment point, wherein the tightening portion is not attached to the running line. 13. The infant carrier system of claim 12, wherein the harness attachment point includes at least a portion of the side release buckle. The infant carrier system of claim 12, wherein the harness is capable of strapping an infant by placing the infant's arms, shoulders, or legs around the infant's torso without disturbance. 13. The infant carrier system of claim 12, wherein the harness engages only with the torso of the infant. 13. The baby carrier system of claim 12, wherein the length of the running line is adjustable to fit infants of various sizes. 13. The child carrier according to claim 12, wherein the anchor portion
Wherein the anchor portion includes:
A flexible material of a predetermined length;
A carrier attachment point corresponding to the harness attachment point; And
A set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the baby carrier
Wherein the infant carrier system comprises: As an infant carrier harness:
Harness; And
The anchor portion coupled to the baby carrier
Wherein the harness comprises:
A running line having a loop at one end and a harness attachment point opposite the loop, the harness attachment point being adapted to engage a corresponding carrier attachment point on the infant carrier; And
A sleeve covering at least a portion of the running line
Wherein the length of the running line is adjustable,
The anchor portion
A flexible material of a predetermined length;
A carrier attachment point corresponding to the harness attachment point and including at least a portion of the side release buckle; And
A set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the baby carrier
Wherein the harness comprises an elastic member.

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