US4105247A
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High chair with tray fastening
Assignee: Graco Childrens Products Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-09
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A high chair is provided having tubular metal arms of special configuration and with spaced grooves for locking a tray, the tray having resiliently urged locking hooks for engagement below the arms in a plurality of positions by one or the other of double hook portions, one of which hook portions retains the tray against separation from the arms and the other of which retains the tray against separation from the arms and also locks the tray against forward or rearward movement, the tray being readily removed by manual retraction of the locking hooks.
Inventors
- 👤 David Saint
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D1/008; A47D1/0081; A47D1/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath one of said arms, and said hooks in any of said positions preventing removal of said tray, said arms having spaced transversely grooved portions for engagement of said hooks therein, said hooks having a plurality of positions in one of which said hooks engage said arms intermediate said grooved portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath one of said arms, and said hooks in any of said positions preventing removal of said tray, said arms having spaced transversely grooved portions for engagement of said hooks therein, said hooks having a plurality of positions in one of which said hooks engage said arms intermediate said grooved portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath one of said arms, and said hooks in any of said positions preventing removal of said tray, said arms having spaced transversely grooved portions for engagement of said hooks therein, each of said locking hook members has a plurality of parallel spaced hooks for engagement with said arms, the portions of said arms for hook engagement have a plurality of spaced grooves along the lower part thereof for hook engagement, each of said hooks having an edge portion for contact with said arms between said grooves for permitting limited horizontal movement of said tray and another edge portion for locked engagement in said grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath one of said arms, and said hooks in any of said positions preventing removal of said tray, said arms having spaced transversely grooved portions for engagement of said hooks therein, each of said locking hook members has a plurality of parallel spaced hooks for engagement with said arms, the portions of said arms for hook engagement have a plurality of spaced grooves along the lower part thereof for hook engagement, each of said hooks having an edge portion for contact with said arms between said grooves for permitting limited horizontal movement of said tray and another edge portion for locked engagement in said grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms. said locking hook members having weight distribution effective for moving said hook to arm engaging position, and said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms. said locking hook members having weight distribution effective for moving said hook to arm engaging position, and said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms, said arms having portions for hook engagement with upper face portions for bracket engagement, converging said face portions and a bottom portion, and transversely grooved portions spaced along said bottom arm portions for engagement of said hooks therein, said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
142 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms, said arms having portions for hook engagement with upper face portions for bracket engagement, converging said face portions and a bottom portion, and transversely grooved portions spaced along said bottom arm portions for engagement of said hooks therein, said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms, said hook having an edge portion for contact with said arm in an engaging position permitting limited horizontal movement of said tray along said arm, an edge portion for contact in a groove in said arm preventing horizontal and vertical movement of said tray with respect to said arm and a self tightening edge portion for engagement in said groove, and said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a chair having closed tubular arms and a tray for detachable connection to said arms, the means for detachably connecting said tray which comprises horizontally spaced mounting brackets carried by said tray and open from below for positioning on each of said arms, locking hook members pivotally mounted on each of said brackets on horizontal pivots parallel to said arms and each having an operating handle portion for moving said hook members to release positions, and a hook for swinging movement to different engaging positions beneath said arms, said hook having an edge portion for contact with said arm in an engaging position permitting limited horizontal movement of said tray along said arm, an edge portion for contact in a groove in said arm preventing horizontal and vertical movement of said tray with respect to said arm and a self tightening edge portion for engagement in said groove, and said hooks in any of said engaging positions preventing removal of said tray.
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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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |