US4722568A
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Vehicle infant safety seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-05-15
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Granted: 1988-02-02
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Expires: 2006-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle infant safety seat characterized by an infant receiving cavity which is concealed in a non-use condition, and conversely. The aforesaid cavity includes cushioning, for infant comfort, and a retaining cover for positive cushioning placement in a non-use condition, such also serving protective purposes during a use condition. The instant infant safety seat is typically positioned in the mid-region of the back seat of the vehicle, as in the customary location of an arm rest. Belting and/or webbing, and a safety bar, are provided to selectively assure and limit infant movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Irvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3081; B60N2/3084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An infant safety seat disposed on the framework of a vehicle comprising an infant receiving cavity recessed within the rear portion of a seat of said vehicle, and a pivotal member secured to said seat serving infant receiving cavity concealment at a first position and leg support at a second position, where said infant receiving cavity includes independent cushioning, and where a releasable and flexible cover selectively secured to said infant receiving cavity serves to maintain said independent cushioning in a folded condition at said first and said second position of said pivotal member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An infant safety seat disposed on the framework of a vehicle comprising an infant receiving cavity recessed within the rear portion of a seat of said vehicle, and a pivotal member secured to said seat serving infant receiving cavity concealment at a first position and leg support at a second position, where said infant receiving cavity includes independent cushioning, and where a releasable and flexible cover selectively secured to said infant receiving cavity serves to maintain said independent cushioning in a folded condition at said first and said second position of said pivotal member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The infant safety seat of claim 1 where said pivotal member also selectively serves arm support at said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The infant safety seat of claim 1 where an end of said releasable and flexible cover is secured to a portion of said pivotal member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The infant safety seat of claim 3 where said releasable and flexible cover overlies the upper surface of said pivotal member in a protective relationship at said second position of said pivotal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The infant safety seat of claim 1 where said pivotal member is flush with the front surface of said rear portion when at said first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The infant safety seat of claim 1 where a releasable safety bar is selectively secured to opposite side walls of said infant receiving cavity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The infant safety seat of claim 1 where safety webbing is secured to said infant receiving cavity in a selective overlying relationship with the infant.
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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) | 1991-02-01 | 1991-08-03 | 1992-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-01 | 1995-08-03 | 1996-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-01 | 1999-08-03 | 2000-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |