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Width-adjustment child seat
Assignee: Ampafrance SA
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Filing: 1990-06-04
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2010-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A child's seat, which is possible to position and fix onto a motor vehicle seat, including a frame covered with a padding including two lateral edges forming, together with the seat, a bucket seat, the lateral frame elements defining the lateral edges being articulated relative to the main frame elements defining the seat and the backrest so as to be able to modify the width of the bucket seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick Surot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2821; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A child's seat, for being positioned and fixed onto a motor vehicle seat, which comprises: a frame having a padding cover and which includes two lateral posts defining a backrest, a transverse post defining a head-rest area, the two lateral posts of the frame having bent extensions defining an area for supporting the legs of a child; two lateral frame elements connected, respectively, to the two lateral posts and forming a bucket seat; articulating means for modifying a width dimension of the seat and including means for articulating the two lateral frame elements both at an upper end and a lower end thereof, said means for articulating said two lateral frames including first and second sleeves mounted on said lateral posts, respectively, to which said lateral frame elements are fixed such that said frame elements are rotatable relative to the lateral posts and relative to said extensions around which they are mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A child's seat, for being positioned and fixed onto a motor vehicle seat, which comprises: a frame having a padding cover and which includes two lateral posts defining a backrest, a transverse post defining a head-rest area, the two lateral posts of the frame having bent extensions defining an area for supporting the legs of a child; two lateral frame elements connected, respectively, to the two lateral posts and forming a bucket seat; articulating means for modifying a width dimension of the seat and including means for articulating the two lateral frame elements both at an upper end and a lower end thereof, said means for articulating said two lateral frames including first and second sleeves mounted on said lateral posts, respectively, to which said lateral frame elements are fixed such that said frame elements are rotatable relative to the lateral posts and relative to said extensions around which they are mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Child seat according to claim 1, wherein each of the lateral frame elements has an upper portion for protecting the head of the child and a lower substantially horizontal portion for serving as an armrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Child seat according to claim 1 which comprises locking means for securing the lateral frame elements in extreme and intermediate positions.
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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) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |