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Child booster seat for use in vehicles
Assignee: Spalding and Evenflo Companies Inc
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Filing: 1984-10-29
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2004-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An automobile booster seat for a child having a unitary seat portion and upwardly extending sidewalls and a tubular frame terminating above each of the sidewalls. Mating shields are slidably and rotatably mounted on the terminal ends of the frame above the sidewalls and are rotatable between a mating position in front of the occupant and a raised position above each of the sidewalls so as to facilitate placement and removal of the occupant. The shields are slidable between two positions so as to accommodate occupants of varying sizes. The shields are configured so as to provide an outer channel for accepting an automobile seat belt so as to maintain the seat firmly against the automobile seat when the seat belt is secured.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Kain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2866
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; opposed shields slidably mounted above said sidewalls, said shields being rotatable between a mating position above said seat portion and an open position above said seat portion; and an open channel along the exterior of each shield of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; opposed shields slidably mounted above said sidewalls, said shields being rotatable between a mating position above said seat portion and an open position above said seat portion; and an open channel along the exterior of each shield of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The booster seat of claim 1 further comprising means for limiting the rotation of said shields between said open position above said seat portion and said mating position above said seat portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The booster seat of claim 1 further comprising means for limiting the sliding movement of said shields between predetermined positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The booster seat of claim 1 further comprising padding mounted about said shields.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The booster seat of claim 1 further comprising means for supporting said seat portion such that the upper part thereof is a predetermined distance above the car seat when in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; a frame member secured to said seat with the ends of said member extending substantially parallel with and terminating above said sidewalls; slidably and rotatably mounted on said frame member adjacent each of said ends of said frame member; and an open channel along the exterior of each shield of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat; said shields being rotatable between a mating position in front of an occupant and a raised position above the adjacent sidewalls so as to provide access to the seat, and being slidable between predetermined positions so as to accommodate occupants of varying sizes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; a frame member secured to said seat with the ends of said member extending substantially parallel with and terminating above said sidewalls; slidably and rotatably mounted on said frame member adjacent each of said ends of said frame member; and an open channel along the exterior of each shield of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat; said shields being rotatable between a mating position in front of an occupant and a raised position above the adjacent sidewalls so as to provide access to the seat, and being slidable between predetermined positions so as to accommodate occupants of varying sizes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The booster seat of claim 6 further comprising a stop cap on each end of said frame for limiting the forward sliding movement of said shields.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The booster seat of claim 6 further comprising abutments extending above said sidewalls for limiting the rearward sliding movement of said shields.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The booster seat of claim 6 wherein said frame extends within said seat portion and further comprising means for securing said frame to said seat portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; a shield mounted on said seat above each of said sidewalls, said shields being slidable in a direction substantially parallel with said sidewalls and rotatable between a mating position above said seat portion and an open position above said seat portion; and an open channel along the exterior of each child of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
A child booster seat for use in vehicles comprising a seat portion; sidewalls extending upwardly from said seat portion; a shield mounted on said seat above each of said sidewalls, said shields being slidable in a direction substantially parallel with said sidewalls and rotatable between a mating position above said seat portion and an open position above said seat portion; and an open channel along the exterior of each child of a dimension to accept an automobile seat belt when said booster seat is placed upon an automobile seat.
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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) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |