US4359045A
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Reflux chair
Assignee: COZCON Inc A CORP OF CONNECTICUT
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Filing: 1980-05-15
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2000-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A support platform for infants which can be inclined into varying angles to alleviate pressure in the esophageal and abdominal areas of the infant's body. The support platform is generally oblong in shape and includes a support post adapted to be straddled by the legs of the infant, and an indentation being formed in the platform to support the infant in a sitting-standing posture upon inclination of the platform. A friction pivot is provided to selectively incline the platform and infant at varying degrees relative to the horizontal. Retaining straps are provided to restrain the child on the platform and to prevent the infant's upper body from slumping forwardly and downwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher A. Cozzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D1/002; A47D13/00; A47D13/10; A47D13/107; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An arrangement for supporting an infant to relieve pressure on the abdominal region of the infant, comprising: a. a contoured substantially planar support platform having an indentation transversely extending therein; b. means for tiltably supporting said platform about a horizontal, transversely extending axis; c. means for fastening said support platform relative to said supporting means at predetermined angles of inclination; d. and means for restraining the infant on said support platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
An arrangement for supporting an infant to relieve pressure on the abdominal region of the infant, comprising: a. a contoured substantially planar support platform having an indentation transversely extending therein; b. means for tiltably supporting said platform about a horizontal, transversely extending axis; c. means for fastening said support platform relative to said supporting means at predetermined angles of inclination; d. and means for restraining the infant on said support platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, comprising a cloth-covered foam pad being positioned on said support platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 2, said cloth covering on said foam pad being a washable fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said means for fastening said support platform relative to said supporting means comprising a friction pivot having a high-torque actuating knob for releasably fastening said support platform in a plurality of inclined positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 4, said support platform being inclined within a range of about 0° to 60° relative to the horizontal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 5, said support platform being inclined at an angle of about 45° relative to the horizontal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, comprising an upright removable support post being formed centrally of said support platform contoured to be straddled by the legs of the infant; and said indentation formed in said support platform adjacent to said support post for receiving and supporting the infant's buttocks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 7, comprising an extension fastenable on said support post for adjusting the size thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said support platform having a plurality of ventilating apertures formed therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said support platform comprising a generally rigid plastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said infant restraining means comprising first strap means for encompassing the abdominal region of the infant; and strap means extending across the upper chest of the infant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said infant restraining means comprising shoulder strap means extending about the infant's arms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said means for tiltably supporting said platform comprising a detachable tubular support frame structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said support platform having a generally oblong, ovoid configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-15 | 1986-05-17 | 1986-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-15 | 1990-05-17 | 1990-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-15 | 1994-05-17 | 1994-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |