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The [unilaterally functioning,] single arm infant carrier is a combination of elements creating a cantilevered effect such that the user is allowed to support the full weight of the carrier while keeping his/her arm in a more mechanically efficient position, close to the body. The single, upstanding

The [unilaterally functioning,] single arm infant carrier is a combination of elements creating a cantilevered effect such that the user is allowed to support the full weight of the carrier while keeping his/her arm in a more mechanically efficient position, close to the body. The single, upstanding arm may be released from and connected to either side of infant carrier so that the carrier may be supported with either arm of user. The upper end of the arm bears a support cuff which provides a weight bearing surface onto the forearm of the user. Both sides of the front portion of the carrier have a hand grip opening to receive the hand of the user as it extends downwardly and forwardly through the cuff of the single arm. Contoured hip pads are provided on either side of the carrier for an additional weight bearing surface.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A single-arm infant carrier having a tray carrying means comprising:a) a generally horizontally extending tray having generally vertical side walls, a back, and an open top, whereby said tray forming a rear portion, an intermediate portion, a front portion, and an interio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A single-arm infant carrier having a tray carrying means comprising:a) a generally horizontally extending tray having generally vertical side walls, a back, and an open top, whereby said tray forming a rear portion, an intermediate portion, a front portion, and an interior portion;b) a cantilevered tray carrying means comprising, in combination:I. a single, removable, adjustable upstanding post having a lower section connected to one of two opposite integral tubular sleeves at the intermediate portion of said tray for reception of said post to permit either left or right hand use of said tray carrying means, said post having a lower section oriented vertically to said tray, an intermediate section oriented vertically and medially from an upper end of the lower section of said post toward the interior portion of said tray, and an upper section of said post oriented vertically from an upper end of the intermediate section;ii. a forearm attachment means attached to the upper, medial section of said post, said forearm attachment means adaptable to receive the forearm of a right or left hand user, said forearm attachment means permitting said forearm to extend downwardly and forwardly to facilitate carrying of said tray, said forearm attachment means pivotally connected to said post for partial movement in vertical and horizontal planes to facilitate angling of said forearm toward said grip;iii. an integral hand grip on both of the side walls to permit a person to hold said grip after extending an arm through said forearm attachment means, facilitating the support of said infant carrier in a natural downwardly strain-free arm position; and,iv. an integral hip pad positioned on each of said sidewalls of said intermediate portion of said tray, said pad to provide a weight bearing surface as said pad contacts with the hip of a user, thereby reducing stress of the weight of said tray to the arm of the user.