US4039225A
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Shell-shaped children's seat for vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1972-09-22
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1992-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A shell-shaped children's seat for motor vehicles which is equipped with a headrest terminating in a backrest and with an impact member extending over the width of the shell and resting on the associated shell edge portions within the area of the seating surface; the impact member thereby extends rearwardly up to the transitional area of the backrest and the headrest, is pivotally connected thereat and can be tilted up visor-like after the disengagement of a locking device to facilitate ingress and egress of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Johann Tomforde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A children's seat for vehicles comprising: a seating surface, backrest means interconnected with headrest means in a transitional area located therebetween and a distance above said seating surface, impact cushion means for protecting a child positioned in said seat while also permitting relative freedom of movement in use, said impact cushion means resting in use on associated edge portions of said seat within the area of said seating surface, interconnecting means interconnecting said impact cushion means to said transitional area so that convenient boarding and leaving of the seat is provided for, a safety belt adjustable in its length for abutment at the upper thighs, especially of small children, between abutment surfaces of said impact cushion means and said edge portions, said impact cushion means extending above said seating surface at a distance substantially equal to the distance above said seating surface of said transitional area whereby the protection of a child's head and upper body in instances of sudden forward movement is provided for.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A children's seat for vehicles comprising: a seating surface, backrest means interconnected with headrest means in a transitional area located therebetween and a distance above said seating surface, impact cushion means for protecting a child positioned in said seat while also permitting relative freedom of movement in use, said impact cushion means resting in use on associated edge portions of said seat within the area of said seating surface, interconnecting means interconnecting said impact cushion means to said transitional area so that convenient boarding and leaving of the seat is provided for, a safety belt adjustable in its length for abutment at the upper thighs, especially of small children, between abutment surfaces of said impact cushion means and said edge portions, said impact cushion means extending above said seating surface at a distance substantially equal to the distance above said seating surface of said transitional area whereby the protection of a child's head and upper body in instances of sudden forward movement is provided for.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A children's seat according to claim 1, wherein said safety belt is pivotally connected at the bottom side of said impact cushion means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A children's seat according to claim 1, wherein said interconnecting means is pivotal so that said impact cushion means can be tilted up visor-like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
158 words
A children's seat for vehicles comprising: a seating surface, backrest means interconnected with headrest means in a transitional area located between and a distance above said seating surface, impact cushion means for protecting a child positioned in said seat while also permitting relative freedom of movement in use, said impact cushion means resting in use on associated edge portions of said seat within the area of said seating surface, interconnecting means interconnecting said impact cushion means to said transitional area so that convenient boarding and leaving of the seat is provided for, a member secured at the bottom side of said impact cushion means which member can be stretched across the upper thighs in use, said impact cushion means extending above said seating surface a distance substantially equal to the distance above said seating surface of said transitional area whereby the protection of a child's head and upper body in instances of sudden forward movement is provided for.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
158 words
A children's seat for vehicles comprising: a seating surface, backrest means interconnected with headrest means in a transitional area located between and a distance above said seating surface, impact cushion means for protecting a child positioned in said seat while also permitting relative freedom of movement in use, said impact cushion means resting in use on associated edge portions of said seat within the area of said seating surface, interconnecting means interconnecting said impact cushion means to said transitional area so that convenient boarding and leaving of the seat is provided for, a member secured at the bottom side of said impact cushion means which member can be stretched across the upper thighs in use, said impact cushion means extending above said seating surface a distance substantially equal to the distance above said seating surface of said transitional area whereby the protection of a child's head and upper body in instances of sudden forward movement is provided for.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A children's seat according to claim 4, wherein said member is of fabric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A children's seat according to claim 4, wherein said member is of net material.
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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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |