JP2018510728A - Child carrier harness devices and systems - Google Patents

Abstract

A harness for a child carrier that can be adjusted to fit a wide range of child sizes, but is easy to use and comfortable for both children and wearers. The harness includes a tether line for enclosing the torso of the child. A loop is placed at one end of the tether line. The opposite end of the tether line may be passed through this loop to create a child tether area for enclosing the child's torso. The end of the anchoring line opposite the loop is joined to the child carrier. The child tether area thus allows the child (e.g., child carrier, and therefore wearer) without disturbing the child's shoulders, arms, or legs or affecting the child's position within the child carrier. ) Can be tethered. In addition, adjustment of the tether line allows the harness to be adapted to a wide range of child sizes.

Description

(Related application)
This application claims the benefit of priority under US Patent Act §119 to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 145,703 (filed April 10, 2015, Telford, name “CHILD CARRIER HARESS DEVICE AND SYSTEM”). The above application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

(Technical field)
The present disclosure relates to a child carrier. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system for securing a child in a carrier. Even more specifically, the present disclosure relates to a device for tethering a child within a carrier so as not to adversely affect the comfort of the child or wearer, the functionality of the carrier, or the position of the child being carried. About.

  Currently, there are several wearable child carriers on the market that give the wearer freedom of hand and arm movement while carrying a child secured within the carrier. These child carriers generally do not provide features for specifically securing the child within the carrier. In some jurisdictions, standards are in force that require anchoring features to be provided for use with (or as part of) a child carrier. What is needed therefore does not adversely affect the comfort of the child or carrier wearer, does not interfere with the functionality of the carrier, and does not affect the position of the child being carried. A device and system for tethering in a child carrier.

  For those purposes, among other things, the embodiments disclosed herein provide a harness for securing a child to a child carrier. The harness includes a tether line for enclosing the torso of the child. A loop is placed at one end of the tether line. The opposite end of the tether line can be passed through this loop to create a child tether area that surrounds the child's torso. The end of the anchoring line opposite the loop is joined to the child carrier. The child tether area therefore allows the child (e.g., child carrier, and therefore wearer) not to interfere with the child's shoulders, arms, or legs, or to affect the position of the child within the child carrier. ) Can be tethered. In addition, adjustment of the tether line allows the harness to be adapted to a wide range of child sizes.

  When the child is displaced from the child carrier, the child's weight (eg, part of the child's weight not supported by the carrier) acts to tighten the child anchoring area around the child's torso. In particular, the weight of the child acting on the anchoring line serves to move the anchoring line through the loop and reduce the diameter of the child anchoring area surrounding the child. The child anchoring area thus tightens and anchors the child by limiting the maximum displacement point of the child from the child carrier wearer. In this way, the child is tethered by a harness installed only around the child's torso, freeing the child's arms, shoulders or legs without restraining and reducing any interference with the child's positioning within the carrier Or can be eliminated

  In one embodiment, the end of the anchoring line opposite the loop may include a harness attachment point for coupling to a corresponding carrier attachment point on the child carrier. The carrier attachment point may be a feature specifically designed as such an attachment point, or may utilize an existing feature of the child carrier. In certain embodiments, for example, the carrier attachment point may be a child carrier waist belt. By utilizing an existing feature of a child carrier, such as a waist belt, as a carrier attachment point, embodiments of such a harness do not originally contain such a harness or for use with such a harness. It can be easily used with a variety of carriers, including child carriers that were not originally designed.

  Specifically, embodiments of the harness system include an anchor portion that is attached to a carrier and can provide a carrier attachment point for attaching a harness attachment point of the harness. The anchor portion may be made from a length of flexible material and may include a carrier attachment point corresponding to the 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 coupled to the child carrier waist belt. For example, in one embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion surrounds the child carrier's waist belt and, when fastened together, allows the waist belt anchor portion to form a loop around the child carrier's waist belt. It can be configured to include corresponding fasteners.

  In one particular embodiment, to accommodate child carriers with different sized waist belts, the waist belt anchor portion includes a plurality of corresponding fastener sets, and the loop formed by the waist belt anchor portion is: It may be possible to be made larger or smaller as required.

  Embodiments of the waist belt anchor portion may also provide a carrier attachment point for coupling to the harness attachment point of the harness. In particular, in one embodiment, each of the waist belt anchor portions and harness attachment points may include corresponding fasteners so that they can be coupled and uncoupled from one another. This arrangement allows the harness to be placed on the child and placed in the carrier at any time before or after the harness is coupled to the waist belt anchor portion. Hence, access to and from both the child's carrier and harness can be facilitated. In one embodiment, the harness has a sleeve that covers at least a portion of the tether line, e.g., provides additional comfort to the child, protects the tether line, or moves the tether line through the loop of the harness. Can be promoted. The sleeve can be made from ripstop nylon and / or can include padded material. The sleeve may be attached to a portion of the anchoring line and may include a tightening portion in the vicinity of the harness attachment point, in which case the tightening portion is not attached to the anchoring line. This tightening portion may thus facilitate passage of the anchoring line through the loop without interfering with the tightening of the harness as the child moves away from the wearer.

  Thus, embodiments of a harness system as disclosed herein may have many advantages. For example, embodiments of such a harness system may have a compact shape and thus will not interfere with either the child or the carrier wearer. In addition, these harness systems can be low restraint so that the child's movement is not restricted while the child is in the carrier. A further advantage of a harness system as disclosed herein is that the harness can be simpler and easier to use than other devices currently available. In particular, embodiments of such a harness system may allow a child to be installed in the harness either before or after being installed in the child carrier. Furthermore, the child can be placed in the harness either before or after the harness is coupled to the carrier itself. Such versatility allows various options for placing the child in the harness system and child carrier. As an additional advantage, the use of the harness system embodiment does not interfere with the operation or use of the child carrier itself. In particular, the use of such a harness system does not affect the positioning of the child within the carrier. Thus, when used with a child carrier designed to place a child in an ergonomic position (eg, open leg, crouched position, etc.), the use of such a harness is an ergonomic positioning of the child. Will not be affected. Yet another advantage is that the harness acts on the weight of the child and tightens only when the child moves away from the carrier, increasing the child's comfort while in the carrier. Yet another advantage is that the harness system as disclosed does not require a large number of adjustments for proper fit and can easily be adapted to a wide range of child sizes.

  The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification, are included to illustrate certain aspects of this embodiment. The disclosed embodiments and the various components of the devices and systems provided with the embodiments and a clearer impression of the operation of the specific embodiments shown in the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like components throughout. It will become clearer by reference. It should be noted that the features illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a harness system.

FIG. 2 shows one embodiment of elements of a harness system.

FIG. 3 shows an infant with one embodiment of a harness.

FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of elements of a harness system.

FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of a waist belt anchor of the harness system.

FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of a waist belt anchor of a harness system coupled to a child carrier waist band.

FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a harness system for use with a child in a child carrier.

  The present disclosure, as well as various features and advantageous details thereof, are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description, by way of example, and thus non-limiting, embodiments. Fully explained. Descriptions of known starting materials and processes may be omitted so as not to obscure the present disclosure in unnecessary detail. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred exemplary embodiment, are given by way of illustration only and not limitation. Various substitutions, modifications, additions and / or permutations within the spirit and / or scope of the underlying inventive concept will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

  As used herein, the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “including”, “has”, “ “Having”, or any other contextual variation thereof, is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, product, article, or device comprising a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements, and is not explicitly listed or such a process, product, article, or device. Other elements specific to the device may be included. Further, unless expressly indicated to the contrary, the term “or” refers to an inclusive “or” and not to an exclusive “or”. For example, the condition “A or B” is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true (or present), B is false (or absent), A is False (or absent), B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

  As used herein, the terms “fastener”, “fastener”, and any contextual equivalents or variations thereof are now known in the art or whether they will be described hereinafter. Regardless, it may refer to any type of securing mechanism, such as, for example, a button, snap, D-ring, clip, hook, patch of hook-and-loop material (eg, Velcro®, etc.), or any other securing mechanism. .

  In addition, any examples or illustrations provided herein are not to be construed as limiting, limiting, or expressing the definition of any term or terms in which they are utilized. . Instead, these examples or illustrations are described with respect to particular embodiments and are to be considered merely illustrative. Those skilled in the art will recognize that any term or terms in which these examples or illustrations are utilized, may or may not be given either together or elsewhere herein. It will be understood that embodiments and implementations and / or adaptations thereof may be included and that all such embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Languages for specifying such non-limiting examples and illustrations are not limited, but include “for example” (for example), “for instance (for example)”, “eg (etc.)”, “in” "one embodiment" (in one embodiment), "an embodiment" (in one embodiment), and the like.

  Conventional child carriers do not provide a means to specifically secure the child within the child carrier. Some recent standards require manufacturers to provide such tethers. However, currently available devices can be cumbersome to use, when used with a carrier that prevents movement of the child's arms and shoulders and creates discomfort and promotes an ergonomically favorable position. It can hinder a child from achieving such a position. In addition, current devices may interfere with the functionality of the carrier, or only fit a small range of child sizes, and thus may require multiple devices as the child grows.

  Embodiments disclosed herein are for child carriers that are adjustable to fit a wide range of child sizes, but are easy to use and comfortable for both children and wearers. Provide a harness. The harness includes a tether line for enclosing the torso of the child. One end of the mooring line may have a loop for passing the other end of the mooring line to create an area for enclosing the child. The end of the anchoring line opposite the loop can be attached to the child carrier, thereby restraining the child.

  An example of a child carrier that may utilize a harness system such as those disclosed herein is filed on Sep. 9, 2004 by Frost and is entitled “BABY CARRIER”. No. 937,193 (currently US Pat. No. 7,322,498), filed March 13, 2014 by Telford, et al. And US patent application Ser. No. 14 / 209,580 entitled “CHILD CARRIER” US Pat. No. 9,185,993), and US patent application Ser. No. 12 / 544,093 filed Aug. 19, 2009 entitled “INFANT CARRIER” (current US Pat. No. 9,185,993). 220,352), which is incorporated herein by reference.

  Referring now to FIG. 1, a child carrier harness system 100 according to one embodiment includes a harness 120 and a waist belt anchor portion 160. The harness 120 may be designed to fit around the child's torso. The waist belt anchor portion 160 may be used to connect the harness 120 to the child carrier. The harness 120 can also be used without the waist belt anchor portion 160, such as by attaching it directly to a child carrier.

  In one embodiment, the harness 120 includes a harness loop 122 that defines an area 130 for surrounding the child's waist or torso. The harness loop 122 may include a tether line 126 that is at least partially covered by a sleeve 127. The tether line 126 may comprise a first end that may be secured to the child carrier and a second end having a reciprocating loop 124. The tether line 126 passes through the reciprocating loop 124 and creates an area 130 for enclosing the child's torso. The harness 120 can then be tethered to any suitable point using any means. The harness 120 may be attached to the carrier (or wearer) directly or through the use of intermediate components such as the waist belt anchor portion 160.

  The waist belt anchor portion 160 may be adapted or otherwise suitably configured for attachment to a child carrier waist belt (eg, depicted in FIGS. 5 and 6). In one embodiment, the waist belt anchor portion 160 may provide a means for securing the harness 120 to the child carrier.

  In one embodiment, the tether line 126 moves from the reciprocating loop 124 toward the waist belt anchor portion 160 as the child anchored in the harness 120 moves away from the child carrier wearer. As the anchoring line 126 moves from the reciprocating loop 124, the clamping portion 128 is compressed and reciprocates along the length of the anchoring line 126 while reducing the diameter of the area 130 to enclose the child's waist / torso. Facilitates the progression of the loop 124. This tethers the child and limits the maximum displacement point of the child carried from the child carrier wearer. As the child is moved closer to the carrier wearer, the tether line 126 moves into the reciprocating loop 124. That is, the clamping portion is extended to increase the diameter of the area 130 for enclosing the child's waist / torso, thereby providing more space within the area 130 as the child gets closer to the wearer, while anchoring Facilitates travel of reciprocating loop 124 along the length of line 126.

  In some situations, the harness 120 may hold the entire weight of the child. The child's weight acts to tighten the area 130 around the child's torso. The harness loop 122 may capture the child's buttocks, legs, or pelvis, particularly when the child is wearing a diaper, and may hold the child within the harness. The area 130 need not be reduced to the size of the child's torso to hold the child and can form a “teardrop” shape.

  The waist belt anchor portion 160 includes, for example, an anchor tongue 162 for wrapping around the waist band of the child carrier. When the anchor tongue 162 is wrapped around the waistband of the carrier, the anchor tongue interference snap 164 is engaged with the lower anchor interference snap 166 or longer trunk or larger / more For a child carrier wearer with a small width waist band, it can be engaged with the upper anchor interference snap 168. The embodiment depicted in FIG. 1 shows interference fit snaps 164, 166, 168, and 170, but any fastening means, whether currently known in the art or described below. May alternatively be employed together or sequentially.

  The upper anchor interference snap 170 is generally not intended for securing the waist belt anchor portion 160 to the waist band of the child carrier. In the embodiments disclosed herein, the function of the upper anchor interference snap 170 is described more fully below with reference to FIG.

  Anchor tongue 162 is further intended for engagement with a corresponding patch of hook and loop fastener material 182, 184 along the length of anchor flap 190, for example, depending on the length of the wearer's torso. A patch of hook-and-loop fastener material 180 may be provided. That is, the wearer may select the lower anchor surface fastener patch 182 or the upper anchor surface fastener patch 184 when the wearer attaches the waist belt anchor portion 160 to the child carrier's waist band or waist belt.

  As shown, anchor flap 190 has an anchor point 175 (eg, a suture patch) for securing an anchor flap strap or line (eg, opposite the anchor flap 190 of FIG. 1; not shown) to anchor flap 190. Or other fastening means). Further description of the anchor flap strap / line will be detailed in the discussion of FIGS. 2 and 4 below.

  Referring now to FIG. 2, as depicted, the diameter of the area 130 for enclosing the waist / torso of the child being transported corresponds to the clamping portion 128 as the anchoring line 126 is moved from the reciprocating loop 124. (See, for example, the collected harness loop 122 material corresponding to the clamped portion 128 in FIG. 2).

  The tether line 126 provides minimal longitudinal elasticity, but may be flexible in the lateral direction to comfortably surround the child's torso. The tether line 126 may be made from any suitable material or combination of materials. In one embodiment, tether line 126 may be made from a polyester strap.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the anchoring line 126 can be attached to the harness attachment part 200. Harness attachment 200 may be part of a side release buckle. The harness attachment may be any other suitable means for removably attaching the tether line 126, including but not limited to a buckle, fastener, carabiner, or snap hook. In another embodiment, the tether line 126 can be non-removably attached to the carrier.

  The tether line 126 may be adjustable to change the area 130. The adjustment may be useful to allow the harness loop 122 to fit a wide range of child sizes. The adjustment may also be useful to facilitate placing the harness on the child or removing the harness from the child.

  Adjustment of the length of the tether line 126 may be facilitated by the characteristics of the harness attachment portion 200. In one embodiment, the anchoring line 126 is routed through the harness attachment 200 such that pulling in at the free end of the anchoring line 126 reduces the length of the anchoring line between the harness attachment 200 and the reciprocating loop 126. Can be done.

  In one embodiment, the harness loop 122 further comprises a sleeve 127. The sleeve 127 may cover at least a portion of the tether line 126 and may comprise padded material to provide additional comfort to the child or wearer. In one embodiment, the sleeve 127 comprises a 3-D mesh. Pads can also be placed between the sleeve 127 and the anchoring line 126. In one embodiment, the pad between the sleeve 127 and the anchoring line 126 comprises a 3-D mesh.

  The sleeve 127 may be attached to the anchoring line 126, such as by sewing the sleeve 127 to the anchoring line 126. A portion of the sleeve 127 may not be attached to the anchoring line 126. For example, a portion of the sleeve 127 distal to the reciprocating loop 124 may not be attached to the anchoring line 126 and may be referred to as a clamping portion 128.

  The clamping portion 128 may comprise a portion of the sleeve 127 that can be expanded or compressed longitudinally along the length of the anchoring line 126 (eg, the length of the strap or strap). The clamping portion 128 may provide additional comfort to the child by preventing the tether line 126 from contacting the child directly. Because the clamping portion 126 is not attached to the anchoring line 126, the clamping portion 128 can interfere minimally with respect to the movement of the reciprocating loop 124 along the anchoring line 126, if at all.

  The reciprocating loop 124 may be sized to allow the anchoring line 126 to slide easily therethrough, and the reciprocating loop 124 may be formed from the anchoring line 126 and / or the sleeve 127. The reciprocating loop 124 may also be formed as a separate part attached to the anchoring line 126. In one embodiment, the reciprocating loop 124 can be sutured to the anchoring line 126. Any suitable material can be used to form the reciprocating loop 124. However, in order to facilitate the tightening of the harness loop around the child's torso, it is preferred to use a material that has a low coefficient of friction with the material used for the anchoring line 126.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the anchor flap 190 may comprise a feature that includes an anchor flap attachment cover 220, wherein the anchor flap attachment cover 220 covers the harness attachment portion 200 and the anchor flap attachment portion 210 so as to cover the upper anchor. With a mounting cover interference fit snap 225 (or other fastening means) for corresponding engagement with the snap fit 170 (or other fastening means). In various embodiments, harness attachment portion 200 and anchor flap attachment portion 210 may be engaged with each other to secure harness 120 to waist belt anchor portion 160. It should be understood that the harness attachment portion 200 and the anchor flap attachment portion 210 may comprise any fastening means, whether now known in the art or described below. Anchor flap attachment cover 220 protects against any tendency of harness attachment portion 200 and anchor flap attachment portion 210 to be unintentionally disengaged from each other and protects against pinching or rubbing of the wearer or child. Can do.

  Anchor flap attachment 210 may be secured to anchor flap 190 by a strap or any other fastening mechanism now known in the art or described below.

  FIG. 3 depicts the infant 300 positioned within the harness loop 122 prior to engagement of the harness attachment portion 200 with the anchor flap attachment portion 210. In operation, the harness loop 122 may be installed around the torso of the infant 300. The anchoring line 126 is then passed through the reciprocating loop 124 and may therefore surround the infant 300 as shown in FIG. The infant 300 can then be installed in a child carrier and the harness attachment 200 can be connected to an attachment point such as the anchor flap attachment 210. Other usage variations may also exist. For example, the harness loop 122 may be formed by installing the harness attachment portion 200 through the reciprocating loop 124 before being installed on the infant 300. The harness attachment portion 200 may be attached to the anchor flap attachment portion 210 or other attachment point prior to installing the infant 300 in the harness loop 122.

  Once the infant 300 is surrounded by the harness loop 122, the tether line 126 can be adjusted to fit the infant 300. The tether line 126 need not be adjusted to the same size as the child's torso, but only need to be adjusted to prevent overly loose fit. The readjustment of the tether line 126 can be performed while the child is in the carrier, if desired.

  FIG. 4 depicts the infant 300 positioned within the harness loop 122 after engagement of the harness attachment 200 with the anchor flap attachment 210 for securing the infant 300 to the wearer 400 of the child carrier 420. FIG. 4 also shows an anchor flap strap 430 that is attached to the anchor flap attachment 210 to secure the anchor flap attachment 210 to the anchor flap 190. In operation, the child can be tied to the wearer as follows. An anchor flap attachment part 210 may engage with the harness attachment part 200. A tether line 126 may surround the infant 300 and be attached to the anchor flap attachment 210. Then, the anchor flap attaching part 210 can be attached to the harness attaching part 200. The harness attaching part 200 is attached to the anchor flap band 430 attached to the anchor flap 190. An anchor flap 190 is attached to a child carrier 420 attached to the wearer 400. Accordingly, the infant 300 can be tied to the wearer 400.

  A wedge 440 may be attached to the anchor flap 190 to prevent the anchor flap 190 from sliding down between the wearer and the carrier waistband (eg, when the anchor flap is not attached to the harness). . In one embodiment, wedge 440 may have a triangular profile. The wedge 440 may comprise any suitable material such as a foam material.

  FIG. 5 illustrates a child carrier harness device and system prior to engagement of a waist belt anchor portion 160 to a waist band 520 of a child carrier 530, according to one embodiment. Child carrier 530 may include child carrier waist belt 500, child carrier waist band 520, child carrier waist band fastener 525, back strap 535, and shoulder strap 540. Anchor tongue 162 passes behind child carrier waistband 520 for subsequent wrap fastening engagement of waist belt anchor portion 160 to child carrier waistband 520 (eg, as depicted in FIG. 6). Can be done. Alternatively, the anchor tongue 162 can be passed behind the child carrier waist belt 500 for subsequent wrap fastening engagement of the waist belt anchor portion 160 to the child carrier waist belt 500.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the anchor tongue 162 can be passed behind the waistband 520. An anchor tongue 162 is then wrapped around the front of the waistband 520. An anchor interference fit snap 164 is attached to either the lower anchor interference snap 166 or the upper anchor interference snap 168. Anchor tongue surface fastener material 180 may be engaged with lower anchor surface fastener material 182 or upper anchor surface fastener material 184. An anchor flap 190 can then be wrapped around the child carrier waist belt 500. The waist belt anchor portion 160 is thus mounted on the child carrier 530 as shown in FIG.

  As can be seen from FIG. 6, the anchor flap 190 can wrap around the child carrier waist belt 500 and extend around the sides of the child carrier waist belt 500.

  FIG. 7 illustrates a harness system for a child carrier in which an infant 300 is anchored to a wearer 400 of a child carrier 530, according to one embodiment. The infant 300 is installed in the child carrier 530 between the child carrier 530 and the wearer 400. Anchor flap 190 may extend above child carrier waist belt 500. The harness 120 surrounds the infant 300 and is connected to the anchor flap attachment part 210 via the harness attachment part 200. The mounting cover interference fit snap 225 may be engaged with the upper anchor interference snap 170 to enclose the harness attachment portion 200 and the anchor flap attachment portion 210. The tether line 126 can be adjusted at any point to fit the infant 300.

  FIG. 7 shows the carrier on the front of the wearer's body and the infant facing the wearer, but is the child carrier harness system facing the wearer or vice versa, without limitation? Can be used with children in any of the other configurations including front transfer, side transfer, and back transfer. Child carrier 530 is just one example of a child carrier that may be used with a child carrier harness system. Many other child carriers may utilize the harness system for child carriers disclosed herein.

  In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, the various embodiments disclosed herein may be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Can do. Accordingly, this description is to be regarded as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using the various embodiments of child carrier harnesses. It should be understood that the forms of the disclosure shown and described herein are to be taken as embodiments. Equivalent elements or materials may be substituted for those shown and described herein. Furthermore, certain features of the present disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features and will all be apparent to those skilled in the art after enjoying the advantages of the present description of the disclosure.

Claims (20)

A harness system for a child carrier,
The harness system includes a harness having a tether line, the tether line has a loop at one end and a harness attachment point on the opposite side of the loop;
The harness attachment points are for coupling to corresponding carrier attachment points on the child carrier, and the length of the anchoring line is adjustable;
Harness system.   The harness system according to claim 1, wherein the tether line includes a polyester strap.   The harness system according to claim 1, further comprising a sleeve covering at least a part of the anchoring line.   The harness system according to claim 3, wherein the sleeve comprises ripstop nylon.   The harness system according to claim 3, wherein the sleeve comprises a padded material.   The harness system according to claim 3, wherein a tightening portion may be included in the vicinity of the harness attachment point, and the tightening portion is not attached to the anchoring line.   The harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness attachment portion includes at least a part of a side release buckle.   The harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness can be installed around the torso of the child to hold the child, and the child's shoulders, arms, or legs are left unloaded.   The harness system according to claim 1, wherein the harness engages only with a child's torso.   The harness system according to claim 1, wherein the length of the tether line is adjustable to fit children of various sizes. Further comprising an anchor portion coupled to the child carrier;
The anchor part is
A length of flexible material;
A carrier attachment point corresponding to the harness attachment point, wherein the carrier attachment point is for coupling to the harness attachment point; and
The harness system according to claim 1, comprising: a set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the child carrier. A child carrier system, wherein the child carrier system comprises:
With child carriers,
A harness with a tether line and
The tether line has a loop at one end and a harness attachment point on the opposite side of the loop,
The harness attachment points are for coupling to corresponding carrier attachment points on the child carrier;
Child carrier system.   The child carrier system according to claim 12, further comprising a sleeve covering at least a part of the anchoring line.   14. The child carrier system of claim 13, wherein a tightening portion may be included in the vicinity of the harness attachment point, and the tightening portion is not attached to the anchoring line.   The child carrier system according to claim 12, wherein the harness attachment portion includes at least a part of a side release buckle.   The child carrier system according to claim 12, wherein the harness can be placed around the torso of the child to hold the child and leave the child's shoulder, arm, or leg free.   13. The child carrier system of claim 12, wherein the harness engages only with a child's torso.   13. A child carrier system according to claim 12, wherein the length of the tether line is adjustable to fit children of various sizes. Further comprising an anchor portion coupled to the child carrier;
The anchor part is
A length of flexible material;
The child carrier system according to claim 12, comprising a carrier attachment point corresponding to the harness attachment point and a set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the child carrier. A harness for a child carrier, wherein the harness is
A harness, wherein the harness is
A tether line having a loop at one end and a harness attachment point on the opposite side of the loop, the harness attachment point being for coupling to a corresponding carrier attachment point on the child carrier Line,
A sleeve covering at least a part of the anchoring line, and the length of the anchoring line is adjustable, and a harness,
An anchor portion coupled to the child carrier, wherein the anchor portion is
A length of flexible material;
A carrier attachment point corresponding to the harness attachment point, wherein the carrier attachment point comprises a part of a side release buckle;
A harness for the child carrier comprising: an anchor portion comprising: a set of fasteners for coupling the anchor portion to the child carrier.

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