US5551749A
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Child support cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-01-11
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Granted: 1996-09-03
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Expires: 2016-01-11
Abstract
Abstract An infant support seat and cushion having an inner support structure including a backrest and seat and base support member and having a removable cushion assembly. The cushion assembly has a back cushion section, a seat cushion section and a pair of side support sections. An outer cover is attached to the cushion assembly and has a release mechanism to permit the insertion and removal of the inner support structure relative to the cushion assembly. A crotch support strap and detachable belt sections hold the infant in the cushion assembly in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Judy M. Reher
- 👤 Cindy Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/006; A47D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An infant support seat and cushion, comprising: a) a seat and backrest member affixed to a base support member, said base support member having a flat form and extending beyond said seat and backrest member; b) a cushion assembly having an interior opening sized to receive said seat and backrest member and said base support member, said cushion assembly further comprising a backrest cushion section overlying said backrest member, a seat cushion section overlying a portion of said base support member, and right and left support cushion sections overlying respective portions of said seat and backrest member; said backrest cushion section, said seat cushion section, and said right and left support cushion sections being affixed together along respective joining seams; c) a crotch support strap affixed to said seat cushion and a pair of belt sections respectively affixed to said right and left support cushion sections and engageable with said crotch support strap; and d) an outer cover fitted over said base support member and portions of said seat and backrest member, said outer cover having a release mechanism whereby said seat and backrest member and said base support member may be removably inserted between said outer cover and said cushion sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
An infant support seat and cushion, comprising: a) a seat and backrest member affixed to a base support member, said base support member having a flat form and extending beyond said seat and backrest member; b) a cushion assembly having an interior opening sized to receive said seat and backrest member and said base support member, said cushion assembly further comprising a backrest cushion section overlying said backrest member, a seat cushion section overlying a portion of said base support member, and right and left support cushion sections overlying respective portions of said seat and backrest member; said backrest cushion section, said seat cushion section, and said right and left support cushion sections being affixed together along respective joining seams; c) a crotch support strap affixed to said seat cushion and a pair of belt sections respectively affixed to said right and left support cushion sections and engageable with said crotch support strap; and d) an outer cover fitted over said base support member and portions of said seat and backrest member, said outer cover having a release mechanism whereby said seat and backrest member and said base support member may be removably inserted between said outer cover and said cushion sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The support seat and cushion of claim 1, wherein said seat and backrest member further comprises a left and a right support wall section extending forwardly from a backrest wall section, and said left and right support cushion sections respectively over said left and right support wall sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The support seat and cushion of claim 2, wherein said right and left support cushion sections each further comprise an inner cushion layer and an outer cushion layer, and said respective left and right support walls are inserted between said inner and outer cushion layers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support seat and cushion of claim 3, further comprising at least one infant toy affixed to at least one of said right and left support cushion sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The support seat and cushion of claim 4, wherein said at least one infant toy further comprises an audible sound device actuable by touch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The support seat and cushion of claim 4, wherein said crotch support strap further comprises a sleeve at a distal end, said sleeve sized to receive said pair of belt sections.
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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) | 1999-09-03 | 2000-03-04 | 2000-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-03 | 2004-03-04 | 2004-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-03 | 2008-03-04 | 2008-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |