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US4728151A
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Child's feet receiving device for use on a vehicle seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-29
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2007-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A device for resting upon the seat of a vehicle for receiving the feet of a child in a child's seat or the like on the vehicle seat comprises an upper receiving surface which is supported by a support surface relative to the seat so as to be inclined slightly forwardly from a rear edge toward an apron at a front edge which overturns the front edge of the seat and extends downwardly therefrom. A side wall around the receiving surface prevents liquid from running to the sides and confines the feet of the child onto the surface. The device is formed by rotational moulding so as to form a hollow body with a flat lower supporting surface, a rear upstanding wall and the receiving surface which are triangular in shape with a hollow interior.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney G. Neufeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/06; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for resting on the seat of a vehicle and for receiving the feet of a child on the seat, the device comprising an integral unitary semirigid plastic moulding defining a generally horizontal receiving surface, and upstanding wall member surrounding said receiving surface at a rear edge and along opposed side edges thereof, a downturned apron portion at a front edge of said receiving surface and a support surface for engaging an upper surface of the seat, said support surface being inclined to said receiving surface at an acute angle thereto whereby said support surface resting on the seat said receiving surface is inclined slightly forwardly from said wall member at said rear edge toward said apron portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for resting on the seat of a vehicle and for receiving the feet of a child on the seat, the device comprising an integral unitary semirigid plastic moulding defining a generally horizontal receiving surface, and upstanding wall member surrounding said receiving surface at a rear edge and along opposed side edges thereof, a downturned apron portion at a front edge of said receiving surface and a support surface for engaging an upper surface of the seat, said support surface being inclined to said receiving surface at an acute angle thereto whereby said support surface resting on the seat said receiving surface is inclined slightly forwardly from said wall member at said rear edge toward said apron portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 including means for attachment of said device to said seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said device is arranged for use with a separate child seat on said vehicle seat, said device including means for attachment of said device to said child seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 3 where said attachment means comprises a pair of straps attached on respective sides of said device for engaging said child seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said wall member extends into and along side edges of said apron portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said apron portion is turned vertically downwardly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said apron has a vertical depth of the order of 3 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the support surface is substantially planar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 8 wherein said support surface and said receiving surface converge toward an apex at an upper edge of said apron portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said moulding is hollow between said receiving surface and said support surface and includes a rear wall extending therebetween so as to upstand from said seat surface and to form said upstanding wall member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said device is arranged for use with a child seat on said vehicle seat, the width of said receiving surface being such that the receiving surface and upstanding wall member can be received between side edges of the seat and beneath a seat portion of said 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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |