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US3653080A
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Rocking infant seat
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A seat adapted for use by an infant is automatically rocked back and forth by a suitable linkage mechanism connected by a reducing gear means to a motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert X Hafele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/10; A47D13/105; A47D9/00; A47D9/02; A47D9/057; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2854
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A rocking and reclinging support for an infant seat having a base on which an infant may be seated and a back against which the infant may recline, said support comprising: A HORIZONTAL RECTANGULAR FRAME ADAPTED TO REST ON A FLOOR OR THE LIKE; ONE END OF THE FRAME HAVING SHORT SPACED APART UPSTANDING LEGS PROVIDED WITH PIVOT MEANS AT THE TOP THEREOF PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE INFANT SEAT ADJACENT TO ITS BASE AND SUPPORTING IT ABOVE THE FLOOR; A MOTOR SUPPORTED ON THE FRAME AT THE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE UPSTANDING LEGS AND HAVING A SHAFT AND AN ECCENTRIC FIXED ON THE SHAFT; AND AN UPSTANDING MEMBER CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE ECCENTRIC; SAID UPSTANDING MEMBER PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE BACK OF THE SEAT INCLINED UPWARDLY AWAY FROM THE PIVOT MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF THE ECCENTRIC ROCKS THE SEAT ABOUT SAID PIVOT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A rocking and reclinging support for an infant seat having a base on which an infant may be seated and a back against which the infant may recline, said support comprising: A HORIZONTAL RECTANGULAR FRAME ADAPTED TO REST ON A FLOOR OR THE LIKE; ONE END OF THE FRAME HAVING SHORT SPACED APART UPSTANDING LEGS PROVIDED WITH PIVOT MEANS AT THE TOP THEREOF PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE INFANT SEAT ADJACENT TO ITS BASE AND SUPPORTING IT ABOVE THE FLOOR; A MOTOR SUPPORTED ON THE FRAME AT THE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE UPSTANDING LEGS AND HAVING A SHAFT AND AN ECCENTRIC FIXED ON THE SHAFT; AND AN UPSTANDING MEMBER CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE ECCENTRIC; SAID UPSTANDING MEMBER PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE BACK OF THE SEAT INCLINED UPWARDLY AWAY FROM THE PIVOT MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF THE ECCENTRIC ROCKS THE SEAT ABOUT SAID PIVOT MEANS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein the upstanding member is T-shaped, and the back has depending brackets pivotally mounted on the top of the T-shaped upstanding membeR.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said frame comprises two arms connected by a plate upon which said motor is mounted; the arms extending from the plate horizontally and being turned upwardly to provide said short upstanding legs and turned toward each other at the top ends of said legs to provide said pivot means.
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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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |