US4679804A
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Convertible auto restrainer seat (car set)
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-09-30
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2005-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A convertible car seat/stroller with separately pivotable front and rear sets of legs is disclosed. The seat back has a removable panel that may be secured above the seat to form a visor. When in the collapsed car seat form the legs fit neatly under the seat bottom with the visor stored in the seat back.
Inventors
- 👤 Conner Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/12; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2842; B60N2/2848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A seat for children comprising a seat portion with a a back portion extending generally vertically from one edge thereof, said seat portion having separately pivotable front and rear sets of leg members secured thereto, said members having an operative position for supporting the seat, and a folded position for storage thereof, said back portion having a recess formed in the rear face thereof with a panel releasably secured therein, said back portion also having upper and lower retaining means, said lower retaining means for holding said panel in said recess, and said upper retaining means for supporting said panel in a position above and generally parallel to said seat portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A seat for children comprising a seat portion with a a back portion extending generally vertically from one edge thereof, said seat portion having separately pivotable front and rear sets of leg members secured thereto, said members having an operative position for supporting the seat, and a folded position for storage thereof, said back portion having a recess formed in the rear face thereof with a panel releasably secured therein, said back portion also having upper and lower retaining means, said lower retaining means for holding said panel in said recess, and said upper retaining means for supporting said panel in a position above and generally parallel to said seat portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 in which said seat includes handle means and said back portion has a sheath formed therein for selectively receiving said handle means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 in which said leg members have wheels secured to the bottom thereof and said seat portion includes cavities formed in the underside thereof for receiving said leg members and wheels when pivoted to the folded position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A seat as defined in claim 3 in which said seat portion also includes a flange projecting outwardly from the back for insertion between the upper and lower seat cushions of an automobile seat to retain the seat thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 in which belt loops are mounted on both sides of said seat portion for receiving a seat belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
185 words
A combination car seat and stroller for children comprising a seat portion with a back portion extending generally vertically from the back edge thereof, said seat portion having separately pivotable front and rear sets of leg members secured thereto with wheels secured to the bottoms of said leg members, said leg members having an extended position with said wheels disposed on the ground for forming a stroller and said seat portion including cavities formed in the bottom thereof for receiving said wheels and leg members when in the folded position, a handle having an operative position secured near the upper edges of said back portion for moving the stroller, a sheath formed in said back portion for selectively and telescopically receiving said handle for storage therein, said back portion having a recess formed in the outer surface thereof with a panel releasably secured therein, said back portion also having upper and lower retaining means, said lower retaining means for holding said panel in said recess and said upper retaining means for supporting said panel in a position above and generally parallel to said seat portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
185 words
A combination car seat and stroller for children comprising a seat portion with a back portion extending generally vertically from the back edge thereof, said seat portion having separately pivotable front and rear sets of leg members secured thereto with wheels secured to the bottoms of said leg members, said leg members having an extended position with said wheels disposed on the ground for forming a stroller and said seat portion including cavities formed in the bottom thereof for receiving said wheels and leg members when in the folded position, a handle having an operative position secured near the upper edges of said back portion for moving the stroller, a sheath formed in said back portion for selectively and telescopically receiving said handle for storage therein, said back portion having a recess formed in the outer surface thereof with a panel releasably secured therein, said back portion also having upper and lower retaining means, said lower retaining means for holding said panel in said recess and said upper retaining means for supporting said panel in a position above and generally parallel to said seat portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A combination car seat and stroller as defined in claim 6 in which said seat portion also includes a flange projecting outwardly from the back for insertion between the upper and lower seat cushions of an automobile seat to retain the seat thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination car seat and stroller as defined in claim 7 in which said seat portion includes belt loops secured to each side thereof for receiving a seat belt.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-13 | 1991-01-12 | 1991-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-13 | 1999-01-12 | 1999-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |