Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A forward facing child safety seat, having a seat body (10, 60) with a seat portion and a backrest portion for the child, and a base portion (12, 62) adapted to rest on a motor vehicle seat (22) and to be secured in position on the vehicle seat by means of an adult lap belt (46) which passes between the seated occupant of the child seat and the adult seat-back, characterised in that the base portion (12, 62) has a rear projection (24, 66) adapted to extend towards the vehicle seat-back above the level of the vehicle seat and two side projections (30, 32; 70, 72) extending upwardly and rearwardly from the sides of the base portion (12, 62) so as to define respective slots with the side edges of the rearwardly projecting portion, each side projection (30, 32; 70, 72) having an upper surface (38, 40; 104, 106) above the level of the rear projection (24, 66).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
A child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein the base portion (12, 62) is formed integrally with the seat body (10, 60).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein the seat body (10, 60) is mounted on the base portion (12, 62) by means (14, 64) allowing the orientation of the seat body (10, 60) to be adjusted between an upright position and a reclined position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A child safety seat according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side projections comprise side arms (70, 72) which are movable relative to the base portion (62) so as to permit adjustment of the height of their upper surfaces (104, 106) above the vehicle seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A child safety seat according to claim 4, wherein each side arm (70, 72) is movable independently of the other side arm (70, 72).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A child safety seat according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the side arms (70, 72) are pivotally mounted on the base portion (62).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A child safety seat according to any preceding claim, wherein belt lock means (92, 94) is provided on the upper edge of at least one of the side projections (70, 72).