US4376551A
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Child care seat and restraining system
Assignee: Q HOLDINGS CORP
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Filing: 1980-07-18
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Granted: 1983-03-15
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Expires: 2000-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A restraining apparatus for a child's car seat is provided which includes a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to the opposite sides of the upper portion of the frame of the seat so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant, said U-shaped member having a padded shield mounted about the bight thereof. A harness having two shoulder straps and a crotch strap is joined together at one of the ends of each strap. A plurality of slots in the back of the seat structure accepts the shoulder straps which pass through and forward of the seat structure. A slot is provided in the seat structure through which the other end of the crotch strap passes, and means are provided on the underside of the shield of adjustably retaining the other ends of the shoulder straps and for providing a releasable latching means for securing the other end of the crotch strap to said underside of said shield. A spring may be mounted between the frame and the U-shaped member so as to bias the member in the position above the occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Cone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/10; B60R22/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
In a child's car seat including an adjustable frame and a unitary seat and back structure, an improved restraining apparatus comprising a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to opposite sides of the upper portion of said frame so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant; a padded shield mounted about the bight of said U-shaped member; a harness having two shoulder straps and a crotch strap joined together at one of the ends of each of said straps; a plurality of slots in said back structure, the other ends of each of said shoulder straps passing through preselected individual slots and forward of said back structure; a slot in said seat structure, the other end of said crotch strap passing under the seat structure and upwardly through said slot in said seat structure; means secured to the underside of said shield for adjustably retaining the other ends of said shoulder straps, said straps passing under the inner edge of said shield; releasable latching means for securing the other end of said crotch strap to said underside of said shield; and spring means connected between said frame and said U-shaped member for biasing said member to said position above the occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
In a child's car seat including an adjustable frame and a unitary seat and back structure, an improved restraining apparatus comprising a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to opposite sides of the upper portion of said frame so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant; a padded shield mounted about the bight of said U-shaped member; a harness having two shoulder straps and a crotch strap joined together at one of the ends of each of said straps; a plurality of slots in said back structure, the other ends of each of said shoulder straps passing through preselected individual slots and forward of said back structure; a slot in said seat structure, the other end of said crotch strap passing under the seat structure and upwardly through said slot in said seat structure; means secured to the underside of said shield for adjustably retaining the other ends of said shoulder straps, said straps passing under the inner edge of said shield; releasable latching means for securing the other end of said crotch strap to said underside of said shield; and spring means connected between said frame and said U-shaped member for biasing said member to said position above the occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The car seat of claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a coil spring mounted between said U-shaped member and said frame; one end of said spring terminating in a hook engaging said frame; and the other end of said spring terminating in a finger extending into said U-shaped member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said releasable latching means comprises a latch strap secured to the underside of said shield; one section of a push button release latch secured to the free end of said latch strap; and the mating section of latch secured to the free end of said crotch strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a child's car seat including an adjustable frame and a unitary seat and back structure, an improved restraining apparatus comprising a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to opposite sides of the upper portion of said frame so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant; a padded shield mounted about the bight of said U-shaped member; releasable latching means secured to said shield for restraining said U-shaped member in said position in front of said occupant; and spring means connected between said frame and said U-shaped member for biasing said member to said position above the occupant when said latching means is released.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a child's car seat including an adjustable frame and a unitary seat and back structure, an improved restraining apparatus comprising a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to opposite sides of the upper portion of said frame so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant; a padded shield mounted about the bight of said U-shaped member; releasable latching means secured to said shield for restraining said U-shaped member in said position in front of said occupant; and spring means connected between said frame and said U-shaped member for biasing said member to said position above the occupant when said latching means is released.
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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) | 1986-03-14 | 1986-09-13 | 1987-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-14 | 1990-09-13 | 1991-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-14 | 1994-09-13 | 1995-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |