US3574872A
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Infant{3 s car bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-06
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1989-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A car bed is disclosed having a rectangular lightweight framework with extensible seat engaging means projecting from each of its corners. Front, rear and bottom walls are of semirigid material hingedly interconnected at their coterminous ends with the front and rear walls being additionally attached to said framework in a hinged manner whereby said walls may be upwardly collapsed against the framework. Yieldable sidewalls permit such collapsing.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G Mattila
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/02; A47D13/027; A47D9/00; A47D9/005; A47D9/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A car bed for infants comprising in combination: a tubular framework of rectangular shape having rigid interconnected side and end members; front and rear pairs of support rods telescopically carried by said side members with said rods having apertures to receive locking means; locking means insertable into said framework and into said support rods; pad members affixed to the outer ends of said support rods and having concave surfaces for retentive abutment against front and rear automobile seats; front and rear end walls depending from said end members of the framework and an intermediate bottom wall hingedly suspended therebetween; said front and rear walls terminating upwardly in rigid sleeve portions extending about the framework end members in a manner permitting said walls to be swung upwardly along with the bottom wall to collapse same upwardly against said framework, and sidewalls for said bed being of foldable material and extending downwardly from said side members of the framework to define along with said end walls a bed enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A car bed for infants comprising in combination: a tubular framework of rectangular shape having rigid interconnected side and end members; front and rear pairs of support rods telescopically carried by said side members with said rods having apertures to receive locking means; locking means insertable into said framework and into said support rods; pad members affixed to the outer ends of said support rods and having concave surfaces for retentive abutment against front and rear automobile seats; front and rear end walls depending from said end members of the framework and an intermediate bottom wall hingedly suspended therebetween; said front and rear walls terminating upwardly in rigid sleeve portions extending about the framework end members in a manner permitting said walls to be swung upwardly along with the bottom wall to collapse same upwardly against said framework, and sidewalls for said bed being of foldable material and extending downwardly from said side members of the framework to define along with said end walls a bed enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The car bed as claimed in claim 7 wherein a sway brace is pivotally mounted at one of its ends to one of the framework side members and is adapted at its opposite end for engagement with one of the end walls for retaining the latter in a vertical operative position, said bottom wall and the remaining end wall also being retained in an operative position to support the framework when the car bed is disassociated from the automobile seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |