US5458398A
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Infant car seat with recessed belt path
Assignee: Evenflo Co Inc
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Filing: 1994-11-21
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2014-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A child's car seat having a recessed area in the back through which the vehicle seat belt passes. Apertures in the left and right sides of the recessed area allow the vehicle seat belt to be threaded through one opening, across the recessed area, and through the other opening. The recess is partially covered with a molded panel leaving a restricted opening at the bottom of the recessed belt path with the opening sufficient to allow the vehicle seat belt to be threaded from the front of the seat. The padding covering the seat has a slit adjacent the restricted opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul K. Meeker
- 👤 William R. Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2803; B60N2/2806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A seat for securing a child in a vehicle comprising a body, said body comprising a seat; a back extending from the rear of said seat; a recessed wall connected to and extending across said back; an aperture at each outer end of said recessed wall for providing a passageway for vehicular seat belts; a plate connected at one edge to said back adjacent one edge of said recessed wall, said plate being of a dimension so as to cover a substantial portion of said passageway with the edge of said plate opposite said one edge terminating short of the opposite edge of said recessed wall so as to provide a restricted opening to said passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A seat for securing a child in a vehicle comprising a body, said body comprising a seat; a back extending from the rear of said seat; a recessed wall connected to and extending across said back; an aperture at each outer end of said recessed wall for providing a passageway for vehicular seat belts; a plate connected at one edge to said back adjacent one edge of said recessed wall, said plate being of a dimension so as to cover a substantial portion of said passageway with the edge of said plate opposite said one edge terminating short of the opposite edge of said recessed wall so as to provide a restricted opening to said passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein said plate is secured to said back by rivets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The seat of claim 1 further comprising a padded material covering said seat and back; and a slit in said material adjacent to said restricted opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The seat of claim 1 wherein said opening is rectangular and has a width of less than 11/2".
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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) | 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 |