Child's portable auxiliary seat cushion with upper body support ridge

Abstract

Abstract The improved portable auxiliary seat cushion with upper body support for children is described as an elongated mat comprising four layers; the front and the back layers which are composed of a durable machine washable fabric, and the interfacing and fiber filled layers which are interposed between the front and back layer. The four layers are peripherally interconnected into a unitary structure by a continuous stitching at the perimeters thereof. A straight stitch at the hinge defines a back rest and seat portion. Slits, one on each side below the hinge, provide slots for seat belt. An upper body support ridge comprises five parts: The support ridge filler, which is made of a firm, yet resilient, material; the outermost, innermost, and uppermost sections; and the bottom ends, which create a tubular form. A zipper is attached centrally to the outermost section for easy removal of the ridge filler to facilitate laundering. The upper body support ridge is attached to the upper perimeters of the back rest projecting forwardly thereof. The top of the backrest is in the shape of an arch whereby keeping the support ridge firmly in place. There are four snaps; one on each side, attached to the bottom ends of the upper body support ridge and one on each side of the seat portion neighboring the slits. These snaps may be snapped together to retain cushion in an upright seated position when placed on an underlying support structure, such as the seat of an automobile or a child's safety booster seat. The snaps can be left open allowing the cushion to be placed in a horizontal position on a flat surface, converting into a cushioned, comfortable mat for the child to lay on when in a recumbent position.

Inventors

• 👤 Adriana Nieto-Busby
• 👤 Guadalupe Nieto

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