US4186962A
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Car seat support and restraining stand
Assignee: Q HOLDINGS CORP
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A rigid support and restraining stand for an infant car seat having opposed legs pivotally mounted to the seat. A bight member is connected to the opposed legs by associated rod members. The rod members and legs form an acute angle whereby the bight member firmly grasps the front edge of the auto seat when the infant car seat is in a rearward facing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul K. Meeker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2875
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In an infant car seat having a back, seat and sides, a rigid support and restraining stand comprising opposed legs; means for pivotally mounting said opposed legs to said car seat; a bight member; and opposed rod members connecting said bight member to the outer ends of said opposed legs, each of said rod members forming an acute angle with said associated opposed leg, said opposed rod members being of a length to allow the bight member to grasp the outer portion of the car seat when said infant seat faces in a rearward direction; said opposed legs and bight member being of a length and geometrical configuration such that said bight member may be pivoted so as to rest against the underside of said seat while supporting said seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In an infant car seat having a back, seat and sides, a rigid support and restraining stand comprising opposed legs; means for pivotally mounting said opposed legs to said car seat; a bight member; and opposed rod members connecting said bight member to the outer ends of said opposed legs, each of said rod members forming an acute angle with said associated opposed leg, said opposed rod members being of a length to allow the bight member to grasp the outer portion of the car seat when said infant seat faces in a rearward direction; said opposed legs and bight member being of a length and geometrical configuration such that said bight member may be pivoted so as to rest against the underside of said seat while supporting said seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The car seat of claim 1 wherein said support and restraining stand is a unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The car seat of claim 1 wherein said means for pivotally mounting said opposed legs to said car seat comprises a substantially right angle bend at each of the ends of said legs opposite said rod members; and apertures in said seat back through which said right angle bends extend and are rotatable therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The car seat of claim 3 wherein said bight member is substantially parallel to said right angle bends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The car seat of claim 1 further comprising stop means for limiting the pivotal movement of said rigid support stand between two fixed positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The car seat of claim 1 further comprising a slot in each of said sides through which an auto lap belt may pass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The car seat of claim 1 wherein said acute angle is less than ninety degrees and more than fifty degrees.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The car seat of claim 1 wherein said acute angle is substantially sixty degrees.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |