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US4749229A
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Child restraint seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-08
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Granted: 1988-06-07
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Expires: 2007-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A child restraint seat is designed for use with a conventional bench type vehicle seat. A pair of frame rods are rigidly mounted in a recess provided in the seat back of a conventional bench type vehicle seat. These rods extend parallel to the seat back and are rigidly connected to the bench type seat frame. One U-shaped support bracket is attached to each rod. A padded U-shaped restraint member has the free ends pivotally mounted in the U-shaped support brackets. A padded restraint seat bottom portion is pivotally attached adjacent a lower edge of the bench seat back portion. This restraint seat bottom portion may be pivoted to a horizontal position independently of the rest of the child restraint seat for use as an armrest. Various restraint straps are also provided to assist in securing a child in the car restraint seat. The entire car restraint seat is pivotally mounted for movement between an operative open position and a closed storage position in which it is received within a recess provided in the bench seat back portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew J. Dorto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2839
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
A new and improved child restraint seat for use in vehicles having a conventional bench type seat including a seat bottom portion and a seat back portion, comprising: a recess having an arcuate top wall formed in said conventional vehicle bench type seat back portion; a pair of spaced frame rods in said recess extending parallel to said bench type seat back portion and being rigidly connected to a frame of said conventional bench type seat back portion; a generally U-shaped support bracket connected to each of said frame rods; a padded restraint seat bottom portion having an arcuate end surface, said padded restraint seat bottom portion pivotally mounted in said recess beneath and between said support brackets; a padded U-shaped upper restraint portion having an arcuate end surface and forming an arcuate recess, said U-shaped upper restraint seat portion having the ends thereof pivotally mounted in said support brackets; said arcuate end surface of said U-shaped upper restraint seat portion dimensioned for frictional engagement with said arcuate top wall of said recess in said bench seat back portion; said arcuate end surface of said padded restraint seat bottom portion dimensioned for frictional engagement in said arcuate recess formed by said U-shaped upper restraint portion; a center strap having one end rigidly attached to said upper restraint portion and having the other end removably connected to said restraint seat bottom portion; a pair of shoulder straps each having a first end connected to one of said frame rods and a second end attached to said upper restraint portion; and a pair of side straps each having a first end connected to a lower portion of said bench seat back frame and a second end connected to said center strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
289 words
A new and improved child restraint seat for use in vehicles having a conventional bench type seat including a seat bottom portion and a seat back portion, comprising: a recess having an arcuate top wall formed in said conventional vehicle bench type seat back portion; a pair of spaced frame rods in said recess extending parallel to said bench type seat back portion and being rigidly connected to a frame of said conventional bench type seat back portion; a generally U-shaped support bracket connected to each of said frame rods; a padded restraint seat bottom portion having an arcuate end surface, said padded restraint seat bottom portion pivotally mounted in said recess beneath and between said support brackets; a padded U-shaped upper restraint portion having an arcuate end surface and forming an arcuate recess, said U-shaped upper restraint seat portion having the ends thereof pivotally mounted in said support brackets; said arcuate end surface of said U-shaped upper restraint seat portion dimensioned for frictional engagement with said arcuate top wall of said recess in said bench seat back portion; said arcuate end surface of said padded restraint seat bottom portion dimensioned for frictional engagement in said arcuate recess formed by said U-shaped upper restraint portion; a center strap having one end rigidly attached to said upper restraint portion and having the other end removably connected to said restraint seat bottom portion; a pair of shoulder straps each having a first end connected to one of said frame rods and a second end attached to said upper restraint portion; and a pair of side straps each having a first end connected to a lower portion of said bench seat back frame and a second end connected to said center strap.
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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) | 1991-06-07 | 1991-12-07 | 1992-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-07 | 1995-12-07 | 1996-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-07 | 1999-12-07 | 2000-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |