US3692359A
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Playseat with stabilizer
Assignee: BROW GROUP RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC
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Filing: 1969-12-04
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1989-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved children''s play seat is convertible between rocker, walker and bouncer positions. It has a pair of upwardly-curved rockers and a seat resiliently suspended from the rockers. Casters are provided at the ends of the rockers so that a child in the seat can propel the vehicle with his feet. Outrigger type feet are pivotally mounted at the ends of the rockers. When the playseat is being used as a walker, these feet are swung up so that the casters engage the ground. On the other hand, when the seat is being used as a bouncer, the feet are swung down below the casters so that they engage the ground and thereby stabilize the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Boucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/10; A47D13/107; A47D1/00; A47D1/08; A47D13/04; A47D13/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A children''s playseat convertible between bouncer and walker positions, said playseat comprising A. a pair of parallel, spaced-apart rockers, B. a seat resiliently suspended from said rockers, C. means for mounting casters near the opposite ends of said rockers, and D. stabilizers adjustably mounted at the opposite ends of the rockers adjacent the caster mounting means, each such stabilizer comprising a wire member having 1. a relatively long main section pivotally connected to a rocker, and 2. a shorter upper section oriented at an angle relative to the main section and having an end portion bent sideways relative to the upper section so that the portion engages the top wall of the rocker on one side of the caster mounting means when the stabilizer is in its extreme upper position and also engages the wall on the other side of the caster mounting means when it is in its lower position wherein it supports the playseat, thus providing limit stops for the stabilizer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A children''s playseat convertible between bouncer and walker positions, said playseat comprising A. a pair of parallel, spaced-apart rockers, B. a seat resiliently suspended from said rockers, C. means for mounting casters near the opposite ends of said rockers, and D. stabilizers adjustably mounted at the opposite ends of the rockers adjacent the caster mounting means, each such stabilizer comprising a wire member having 1. a relatively long main section pivotally connected to a rocker, and 2. a shorter upper section oriented at an angle relative to the main section and having an end portion bent sideways relative to the upper section so that the portion engages the top wall of the rocker on one side of the caster mounting means when the stabilizer is in its extreme upper position and also engages the wall on the other side of the caster mounting means when it is in its lower position wherein it supports the playseat, thus providing limit stops for the stabilizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A children''s playseat as defined in claim 1 and further including casters mounted in the caster mounting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
a shorter upper section oriented at an angle relative to the main section and having an end portion bent sideways relative to the upper section so that the portion engages the top wall of the rocker on one side of the caster mounting means when the stabilizer is in its extreme upper position and also engages the wall on the other side of the caster mounting means when it is in its lower position wherein it supports the playseat, thus providing limit stops for the stabilizer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
a shorter upper section oriented at an angle relative to the main section and having an end portion bent sideways relative to the upper section so that the portion engages the top wall of the rocker on one side of the caster mounting means when the stabilizer is in its extreme upper position and also engages the wall on the other side of the caster mounting means when it is in its lower position wherein it supports the playseat, thus providing limit stops for the stabilizer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A children''s playseat as defined in claim 1 and further including resilient bumpers mounted at the opposite ends of the base members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A children''s playseat as defined in claim 1 wherein the lower end of each stabilizer main section is upwardly curved where it engages the ground.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A children''s playseat as defined in claim 1 wherein the pivotal connection between the stabilizer and the rocker is oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane so that the stabilizer main section is displaced sideways relative to the rocker when it is swung down to its lower operative position so as to bypass a caster in the caster mounting means and so as to increase the base of the playseat.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |