US5161855A
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Vehicle seat with built-in child seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-11
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2011-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat with built-in child safety seat including a five point restraint system directly anchored to the vehicle seat frame. Foldable headrests are provided which extend outwardly to form lateral headrests for a child carried by the child safety seat. The safety seat and headrests fold into the main vehicle seat back and are concealed when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Harmon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3081; B60N2/3084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A vehicle seat including a back support frame connected to a seat support frame, said back support frame and said seat support frame being upholstered, a child seat having a back support and a seat support connected to said back support frame, said upholstered back support including a recessed portion adjacent said child seat back support, and headrest means pivotably connected to said upholstered back support shiftable between a retracted position for occupying an upper portion of said recess and an extended position for forming spaced lateral headrests for said child seat, each lateral headrest having fastening means independent of its pivotal connection to said upholstered back support, said fastening means being detachably connected to the upholstered back support when said headrest means is in its said extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A vehicle seat including a back support frame connected to a seat support frame, said back support frame and said seat support frame being upholstered, a child seat having a back support and a seat support connected to said back support frame, said upholstered back support including a recessed portion adjacent said child seat back support, and headrest means pivotably connected to said upholstered back support shiftable between a retracted position for occupying an upper portion of said recess and an extended position for forming spaced lateral headrests for said child seat, each lateral headrest having fastening means independent of its pivotal connection to said upholstered back support, said fastening means being detachably connected to the upholstered back support when said headrest means is in its said extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicle seat of claim 1 wherein each headrest is folded back onto itself in said extended position and is connected to said upholstered back support by said fastening means.
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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) | 1995-11-10 | 1996-05-11 | 1996-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-10 | 2000-05-11 | 2000-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-10 | 2004-05-11 | 2004-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |