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US5458394A
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Tray assembly for child's seat
Assignee: Hasbro Inc
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Filing: 1993-10-14
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2013-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A tray assembly for a seat for a young child includes a tray portion, a pair of side arm portions which are adjustably positionable in a plurality of different outwardly extended positions and a pair of strap assemblies on the front portion of the tray portion. The tray assembly is adapted to be removably received on a seat, such as a stroller, so that it is supported on a retaining bar portion of the seat and so that the strap assemblies encircle the retaining bar in a manner which permits the tray assembly to be pivoted forwardly to an out-of-the-way position on the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Khipra J. Nichols
- 👤 Lisa M. Perrine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/02; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D1/008; A47D1/0081; A47D1/0085; B; B62; B62B; B62B9/00; B62B9/24; B62B9/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A tray assembly for a seat for a young child, wherein the seat is of a type which includes a seat portion for receiving the child therein and a retaining bar for retaining the child in the seat portion, and wherein the retaining bar is of a type which includes a pair of opposite side portions which extend forwardly along opposite sides of the seat portion and a front portion which extends between the side portions, said tray assembly comprising: a. a tray portion having opposite sides; b. support means for supporting said tray portion on the side portions of the retaining bar said support means comprising a pair of support arms, one of said support arms extending outwardly from each side of said tray portion, said support arms being adjustable for supporting said tray assembly on retaining bars of different widths; and c. attachment means for securing said tray portion to the front portion of the retaining bar, said attachment means being operative for encircling the front portion of the retaining bar in a manner permitting said tray portion to be pivoted forwardly about the front portion of the retaining bar for facilitating removal of the child from the seat portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A tray assembly for a seat for a young child, wherein the seat is of a type which includes a seat portion for receiving the child therein and a retaining bar for retaining the child in the seat portion, and wherein the retaining bar is of a type which includes a pair of opposite side portions which extend forwardly along opposite sides of the seat portion and a front portion which extends between the side portions, said tray assembly comprising: a. a tray portion having opposite sides; b. support means for supporting said tray portion on the side portions of the retaining bar said support means comprising a pair of support arms, one of said support arms extending outwardly from each side of said tray portion, said support arms being adjustable for supporting said tray assembly on retaining bars of different widths; and c. attachment means for securing said tray portion to the front portion of the retaining bar, said attachment means being operative for encircling the front portion of the retaining bar in a manner permitting said tray portion to be pivoted forwardly about the front portion of the retaining bar for facilitating removal of the child from the seat portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the tray assembly of claim 1, said tray portion having opposite sides, said support means comprising a pair of support arms, one of said support arms extending outwardly from each side of said tray portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the tray assembly of claim 1, said support arms being adjustably secured to said tray portion and being adjustably positionable in a plurality of different outwardly extended positions relative thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
In the tray assembly of claim 1, each of said support arms including an outwardly extending main portion and an end portion extending downwardly from the main portion thereof for laterally retaining said tray portion in position on the retaining bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the tray assembly of claim 1, said support arms being adjustably securable in a plurality of different outwardly extended positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the tray assembly of claim 1, said attachment means being operative for releasably encircling the front portion of the retaining bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the tray assembly of claim 6, said attachment means comprising at least one releasable strap for encircling the front portion of the retaining bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
A seat and tray assembly for a young child comprising: a. a seat including a seat portion for receiving said child therein and a retaining bar for retaining said child in said seat portion, said retaining bar including a pair of opposite side portions which extend forwardly along opposite sides of said seat portion and a front portion which extends between said side portions; and b. a tray assembly including a tray portion, support means for supporting said tray portion on the side portions of said retaining bar, and attachment means for securing said tray portion to the front portion of said retaining bar, said attachment means encircling the front portion of said retaining bar in a manner permitting said tray portion to be pivoted forwardly thereabout for facilitating removal of said child from said seat portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
A seat and tray assembly for a young child comprising: a. a seat including a seat portion for receiving said child therein and a retaining bar for retaining said child in said seat portion, said retaining bar including a pair of opposite side portions which extend forwardly along opposite sides of said seat portion and a front portion which extends between said side portions; and b. a tray assembly including a tray portion, support means for supporting said tray portion on the side portions of said retaining bar, and attachment means for securing said tray portion to the front portion of said retaining bar, said attachment means encircling the front portion of said retaining bar in a manner permitting said tray portion to be pivoted forwardly thereabout for facilitating removal of said child from said seat portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 8, said attachment means releasably encircling the front portion of said retaining bar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 9, said attachment means comprising at least one releasable strap encircling the front portion of said retaining bar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 8, said tray portion having opposite sides, said support means comprising a pair of support arms, one of said support arms extending outwardly from each side of said tray portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 11, said support arms being adjustable for supporting said tray assembly on retaining bars of different widths.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 12, said support arms being adjustably secured to said tray portion and being adjustably positionable in a plurality of different outwardly extended positions relative thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 13, each of said support arms including an outwardly extending main portion and an end portion extending downwardly from the main portion thereof for laterally retaining said tray portion in position on said retaining bar.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
In the seat and tray assembly of claim 13, said support arms being adjustably securable in a plurality of different outwardly extended positions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-10-16 | 1999-04-17 | 1999-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-16 | 2003-04-17 | 2003-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-16 | 2007-04-17 | 2007-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |