US4527830A
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Infant seat and table and supply carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-04
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A device for transporting infant supplies and for supporting an infant includes a main body that has upright walls extending from a base for forming a central cavity. The top of the cavity is closed by an upper support surface. A portion of at least two of the walls extend above the upper support surface, and the infant support member of two table members hinged relative to each other are mounted on the infant support surface. The shafts about which the tables hinge extend outward and engages slots in portions of the upright walls above the support surface. The table members slide through their connection with the hinge shafts through the slot. At one end of the slot when the table members are folded over each other, the table members are nested above the main body. At the other end of the slot, when the table members are open, the central pivot is generally centrally located on the main body to prevent tipping of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A. Meyers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D11/00; A47D11/002; A47D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for transporting infant supplies and for supporting an infant comprising a main body having upright wall means comprising a plurality of generally upright walls connected on their sides to adjacent upright walls forming a central cavity inside the upright walls, an upper support surface extending inward from the upright wall means below the top edge of the upright wall means, an infant support member on the upper support surface comprising a pair of table members hinged with respect to each other, and securing means on the upright wall means above the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for transporting infant supplies and for supporting an infant comprising a main body having upright wall means comprising a plurality of generally upright walls connected on their sides to adjacent upright walls forming a central cavity inside the upright walls, an upper support surface extending inward from the upright wall means below the top edge of the upright wall means, an infant support member on the upper support surface comprising a pair of table members hinged with respect to each other, and securing means on the upright wall means above the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the upright wall means comprises at least two parallel upright walls, a slot extending along each of the parallel upright walls, the securing means extending into the slots for sliding the infant support member to a desired position on a upper support surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 2 further comprising detent means on at least one end of the slot for holding the securing means at a desired location on the slot for retaining the infant support member in a fixed position on the upper support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each table member includes upstanding walls extending substantially around all but an open edge to form a lip substantially around the infant support member when the table members are opened relative to each other, a shaft extending through the upstanding walls at both sides of the open edge acting as a pivot for hinging the table members to each other, each shaft having an extension extending into the slot on the corresponding upright wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 3 further comprising locking means on the upper support surface for preventing the infant support member from sliding along the upper support surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the locking means comprises an opening in at least one wall member adjacent the table members when the table members are folded over relative to each other, the locking means having a pin extending through the opening to engage at least one of the table members to prevent it from pivoting with respect to the main body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising hinge prevention means movable between a blocking and an unblocking position on the infant support member for preventing in the blocking position the table members from pivoting with respect to each other and for permitting such pivoting when the hinge preventing means is in the unblocking position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising an opening into the main body for access to the central cavity and means for closing the opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 8 wherein the opening is in the upper support surface, the infant support member sliding on the upper support surface opening and closing the opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising an opening in at least one of the upright walls for access to the central cavity and means for closing the opening.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for transporting infant supplies and for supporting an infant comprising a main body having upright wall means comprising a plurality of generally upright walls connected on their sides to adjacent upright walls forming a central cavity inside the upright walls, an upper support surface extending inward from the upright wall means below the top edge of the upright wall means, an infant support member on the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means, securing means on the upright wall means above the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means, an opening in at least one of the upright walls for access to the central cavity and means for closing the opening, and a drawer in the central cavity moveable in and out of the opening for convenient storage of items in the central cavity.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for transporting infant supplies and for supporting an infant comprising a main body having upright wall means comprising a plurality of generally upright walls connected on their sides to adjacent upright walls forming a central cavity inside the upright walls, an upper support surface extending inward from the upright wall means below the top edge of the upright wall means, an infant support member on the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means, securing means on the upright wall means above the upper support surface for attaching the infant support member to the upright wall means, an opening in at least one of the upright walls for access to the central cavity and means for closing the opening, and a drawer in the central cavity moveable in and out of the opening for convenient storage of items in the central cavity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 11 further comprising drawer closure means between the drawer and the main body for maintaining the drawer in a closed position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a strap releasable attachable to the main body for carrying the device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 13 further comprising attaching means on both sides of the infant support member for attaching the strap over the infant support member in its open position to act as a means for holding the infant to the table members.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
71 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the pair of table members hinged with respect to each other can move between at least three positions, a closed position in which one table member is over the other table member, a second position in which one table member is at an angle to the other table member, and a third position in which the two table members are generally in the same plane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 15 further comprising support means extending between the main body and one of the table members when the table members are in there second position for holding the one table member in its second position.
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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) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |