The present invention relates to the field of hand muffs for use in conjunction with handles of a stroller.
A muff is generally a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women for warmth. Hand muffs for use by women, or mothers, generally have slits or openings on both ends through which hands may be received.
The problem with a typical hand muff is that a mother is unable to push the stroller while keeping her hands in the muff at the same time. In addition, a mother pushing a stroller may need an available hand to tend to her child. Once the mother removes her hands from a typical hand muff, the possibility of losing it becomes an issue.
A combination of a stroller and a warm muff. The combination includes the stroller, including at least one handle, the warm muff including, a first end, a second end, an opening in the first end for a hand, a hole through the second end for the at least one handle, wherein the hole is perpendicular to the opening, and a fastener, wherein the warm muff attaches to the at least one handle through the hole in the second end and is fastened to the at least one handle with the fastener.
A more detailed understanding may be had from the following description, given by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
The opening 120 of warm muff 110 is open the entire length of the warm muff 110, all the way through to the stroller handle 112. This allows a user to have their bare hands pushing the stroller, but still remain warm during cold weather. By allowing the user's hand to be bare, for example without gloves, the user may easily tend to their child. This allows the user to place a hand in the war muff 110 in a closed position around the stroller handle 112. The warm muff 110 eliminates the need for a glove by keeping the user's hand warm. The warm muff 110 attaches to the stroller handle 112, preventing the user from having to worry about losing it.
As illustrated in the figures, the warm muff closes at the bottom, underneath the stroller handle. By having the closure at the bottom of the warm muff, no air comes in from the sides.
The warm muff may be lined, quilted, or padded. The lining, for example, may be fur (real or faux), fleece cotton, or thermal.
The warm muff may have lightweight fake down insulation to lower cost.
The warm muff may be spacious enough for both hands and jackets.
The warm muff may be machine washable.
The warm muff may be waterproof, water repellant, or wind proof.
Although features and elements are described above in particular combinations, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that each feature or element can be used alone or in any combination with the other features and elements.
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20130160185 A1 | Jun 2013 | US |