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Auxiliary car seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-03
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-08-03
Abstract
Abstract An auxiliary car seat is provided mountable with the back of a vehicle seat. A frame engageable with the back of the vehicle seat supports a reclinable auxiliary seat having a back and seat hinged thereto. A lock assembly is provided to hold the seat in the upright position, or in the desired reclined position.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur D Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2875; B60N2/2878; B60N2/283; B60N2/2833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
An auxiliary seat mountable with the back portion of a vehicle seat comprising: a. a frame having the vehicle seat attaching members shaped to contact the front side of the back of said vehicle seat, extend over the top of same and a distance down the backside of same, b. a reclinable seat means having a back, armrests and a bottom seat member hingedly attached thereto, said seat slidably mounted with said frame means, said vehicle seat attaching members extending forward under said bottom seat member, said bottom seat member mounted with said frame by means of slidable support members attached to forward extending portions of said vehicle seat attaching members to slide thereon and extend therealong in a forward direction away from said vehicle seat back, said armrests having an upper horizontally positionable member pivotally attached to said back and pivotally attached at a forward joint, an upright member pivotally attached to said seat bottom member, a transverse rest member joining said forward joint on said armrests and supporting a body-retaining strap member in a central portion thereof, said body-retaining strap member attaching said transverse rest member and said bottom seat member, c. lock means mounted with said reclinable seat means and said frame means and having a loop member with a pivotable wedge member therein mounted on the upper portion of the backside of said back, said loop member enclosing a transverse support member joining said vehicle seat aTtaching members, said lock means operable to hold said reclinable seat in a fixed position and to limit the reclining position of same, and d. a footrest means mounted with said frame under said bottom seat member and extendable therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
An auxiliary seat mountable with the back portion of a vehicle seat comprising: a. a frame having the vehicle seat attaching members shaped to contact the front side of the back of said vehicle seat, extend over the top of same and a distance down the backside of same, b. a reclinable seat means having a back, armrests and a bottom seat member hingedly attached thereto, said seat slidably mounted with said frame means, said vehicle seat attaching members extending forward under said bottom seat member, said bottom seat member mounted with said frame by means of slidable support members attached to forward extending portions of said vehicle seat attaching members to slide thereon and extend therealong in a forward direction away from said vehicle seat back, said armrests having an upper horizontally positionable member pivotally attached to said back and pivotally attached at a forward joint, an upright member pivotally attached to said seat bottom member, a transverse rest member joining said forward joint on said armrests and supporting a body-retaining strap member in a central portion thereof, said body-retaining strap member attaching said transverse rest member and said bottom seat member, c. lock means mounted with said reclinable seat means and said frame means and having a loop member with a pivotable wedge member therein mounted on the upper portion of the backside of said back, said loop member enclosing a transverse support member joining said vehicle seat aTtaching members, said lock means operable to hold said reclinable seat in a fixed position and to limit the reclining position of same, and d. a footrest means mounted with said frame under said bottom seat member and extendable therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The auxiliary seat as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said seat in a fully upright position has said back member substantially parallel with said vehicle seat back, said lock wedge member positioned in said loop member to restrict sliding pivotal movement of said seat and can have said footrest means extended from thereunder said bottom member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
The auxiliary seat as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said seat in a fully reclined position has said back at an acute angle relative said vehicle seat back, said bottom member extended on the forward portion of said vehicle seat attachment members, said lock wedge member positioned in said loop member to allow sliding pivotal movement of said seat means and can have said footrest means extended from thereunder said bottom member, and b. said seat back can be positioned in a reclined position not as greatly reclined as said fully reclined position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |