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Juvenile seating system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-08
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A juvenile seating system including an accessory for cooperation with a juvenile chair so that the latter can be used as a juvenile vehicle seat, the accessory adapted for removably engaging the chair, the accessory having a rigid upwardly extending portion substantially disposed against the back of the backrest of the juvenile chair when the accessory and the juvenile chair engage each other, the accessory being adapted to rest against a backrest of a vehicle seat when the accessory and the juvenile chair are in engaging position and are adapted to be positioned with a vehicle-provided seat belt passing about the juvenile chair urging the accessory against the vehicle backrest, and the accessory having a base complementary to the base of the juvenile chair for the removable engaging.
Inventors
- 👤 A Gottfried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2803; B60N2/2806; B60N2/2812; B60N2/2821; B60N2/2827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A juvenile seating system comprising a combination of a juvenile chair with an accessory, said juvenile chair having a seat, a backest and a base secured to one another, said base supporting said chair, said accessory removably engaging with said juvenile chair, said accessory having a rigid upwardly extending portion substantially disposed against the rearmost back surface of said backrest when said accessory and said juvenile chair engage each other, said accessory resting against a backrest of a vehicle seat when said seat accessory and said juvenile chair are in engaging position and said juvenile chair and said seat accessory are secured by a vehicle-provided-seat belt passing about said juvenile chair, said accessory being thereby pressed against said vehicle backrest, and said juvenile chair and said accessory having complementary engaging base parts, at the lowermost portions thereof respectively, for said removable engaging, said base of said accessory includes two parallel rearwardly extending bars of a length to be at least partially inserted between the backrest and seat of a vehicle, and said bars constitute the rear-most extremities of said engaged juvenile chair and accessory.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A juvenile seating system comprising a combination of a juvenile chair with an accessory, said juvenile chair having a seat, a backest and a base secured to one another, said base supporting said chair, said accessory removably engaging with said juvenile chair, said accessory having a rigid upwardly extending portion substantially disposed against the rearmost back surface of said backrest when said accessory and said juvenile chair engage each other, said accessory resting against a backrest of a vehicle seat when said seat accessory and said juvenile chair are in engaging position and said juvenile chair and said seat accessory are secured by a vehicle-provided-seat belt passing about said juvenile chair, said accessory being thereby pressed against said vehicle backrest, and said juvenile chair and said accessory having complementary engaging base parts, at the lowermost portions thereof respectively, for said removable engaging, said base of said accessory includes two parallel rearwardly extending bars of a length to be at least partially inserted between the backrest and seat of a vehicle, and said bars constitute the rear-most extremities of said engaged juvenile chair and accessory.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system, as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one crossbar secured to and across said two ends of said accessory.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The system, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said base of said juvenile chair includes two parallel side legs and a rear leg forming a U-shaped base, said at least one crossbar constitutes two parallel crossbars spaced apart from each other, constituting one of said complementary engaging base parts, said rear leg passes between said crossbars and rearwardly thereof in said engaged position, and said side legs are disposed between and complementary to said accessory in said engaged position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
An accessory for adapting a juvenile chair to be used as a juvenile seating system, comprising an accessory having a substantially horizontal base and a rigid upwardly extending portion extending from said base, said base having means for complementarily and removably engaging a base of said juvenile chair and said upwardly extending portion simultaneously substantially disposed abuttingly against the rearmost surface of the backrest of said juvenile chair, and said accessory being adapted to be positioned on a seat and backrest of a vehicle with a vehicle-provided strap secured around said juvenile chair and thereby securely holding said accessory against the backrest of said vehicle, said base constitutes two rearwardly extending bars adapted to be inserted between said seat and backrest of a vehicle, and said means comprises two spaced parallel crossbars connected to and across said rearwardly extending bars adapted to complementarily engage said base of said juvenile chair therebetween as well as to insure rigidity of said rearwardly extending bars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
An accessory for adapting a juvenile chair to be used as a juvenile seating system, comprising an accessory having a substantially horizontal base and a rigid upwardly extending portion extending from said base, said base having means for complementarily and removably engaging a base of said juvenile chair and said upwardly extending portion simultaneously substantially disposed abuttingly against the rearmost surface of the backrest of said juvenile chair, and said accessory being adapted to be positioned on a seat and backrest of a vehicle with a vehicle-provided strap secured around said juvenile chair and thereby securely holding said accessory against the backrest of said vehicle, said base constitutes two rearwardly extending bars adapted to be inserted between said seat and backrest of a vehicle, and said means comprises two spaced parallel crossbars connected to and across said rearwardly extending bars adapted to complementarily engage said base of said juvenile chair therebetween as well as to insure rigidity of said rearwardly extending bars.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system, as set forth in claim 4, wherein said cross bars are flat bars and are disposed between said rearwardly extending bars and each of said cross bars has curved portions curving away from said rearwardly extending bars and a straight portion connecting said curved portions.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |