ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,496,942, issued on Dec. 16, was assigned to Bean Ventures LLC (Hinsdale, Ill.).
"Baby carrier" was invented by Lena Shahbandar (Burr Ridge, Ill.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A baby carrier system is disclosed herein. The baby carrier system includes a baby carrier and a waist strap. The baby carrier includes a main body, a baby securing system, and shoulder straps. The waist strap may preferably be detachable and adjustable. In some embodiments, the baby carrier system may be a multi-functional baby carrier system that includes a multi-functional baby carrier configured for use as a car seat insert, where the multi-functional baby carr...