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US5688025A
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Two level convertible child car seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-12-11
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2016-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A two level convertible child car seat comprising a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, the frame defining a seat to receive a child, and a selectively retractable seat hinged to the frame back the retractable seat folding into and out of a recess. The frame comprises a base, an angled back and a pair of opposite facing sides extending between the base portion and the back portion. A resilient shell is disposed over the frame or the frame and shell is formed from a single piece. The shell defines a child receptive seating area which is padded. The seating area defines a recess which receives the retractable seat when folded. A harness comprised of a torso plate and a set of straps secures the child in the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy H. Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2821; B60N2/2839; B60N2/30; B60N2/3081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seating area to receive a child, said frame comprising an angled back and a bottom; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said angled back of said frame, said retractable seat folding into said back and out of said back spaced apart from and above said bottom, said retractable seat including attaching means thereon; a harness secured to said frame and selectively securable to said seat bottom and said retractable seat, said harness comprising at least one strap extending from a torso plate, said torso plate selectively securing to said seat bottom or to said attaching means of said retractable seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seating area to receive a child, said frame comprising an angled back and a bottom; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said angled back of said frame, said retractable seat folding into said back and out of said back spaced apart from and above said bottom, said retractable seat including attaching means thereon; a harness secured to said frame and selectively securable to said seat bottom and said retractable seat, said harness comprising at least one strap extending from a torso plate, said torso plate selectively securing to said seat bottom or to said attaching means of said retractable seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The two level convertible child seat defined in claim 1 wherein said harness comprises shoulder straps extending from said torso plate to an upper portion of said frame and an anchor strap extending downwardly from said torso plate selectively secured to said seat bottom or to said attaching means of said retractable seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The two level convertible child seat defined in claim 2 wherein said harness comprises at least one lap strap extending from said torso plate to said frame adjacent said retractable seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seating area to receive a child, said seating area comprising an angled back and a bottom; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said angled back, said retractable seat folding into said back and out of said back spaced apart from and above said bottom; said retractable seat including attaching means and, a harness secured to said frame and selectively securable to said seat bottom and said retractable seat, said harness comprising: a torso plate; shoulder straps extending from said torso plate to an upper portion of said frame; and, an anchor strap extending downwardly from said torso plate selectively securing to said seat bottom or to said attachment means of said retractable seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
141 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seating area to receive a child, said seating area comprising an angled back and a bottom; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said angled back, said retractable seat folding into said back and out of said back spaced apart from and above said bottom; said retractable seat including attaching means and, a harness secured to said frame and selectively securable to said seat bottom and said retractable seat, said harness comprising: a torso plate; shoulder straps extending from said torso plate to an upper portion of said frame; and, an anchor strap extending downwardly from said torso plate selectively securing to said seat bottom or to said attachment means of said retractable seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The two level convertible child seat defined in claim 4 wherein said harness comprises at least one lap strap extending from said torso plate to said frame adjacent said retractable seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
223 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seat to receive a child, said frame comprising: a base portion; an angled back portion extending upwardly and rearwardly from said base portion; and a pair of opposite facing side portions extending between said base portion and said back portion, said side portions comprising a relatively wide lower portion extending forwardly from said back portion and upwardly from said base portion, said sides also comprising a relatively narrow upper portion extending forwardly from said back portion and upwardly from said lower portion; a resilient shell disposed over said frame, said shell defining a child receptive seating area said seating area comprising a fixed seat back, seat sides and a seat bottom, said seat back defining a recess; padding secured to said seating area; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said frame back portion, said retractable seat folding into and out of said recess and having attaching means thereon; at least one strap for securing said child in said seating area, said strap secured to said frame; a torso plate receiving an end of said strap, said torso plate releasably, selectively secured to said frame base portion or to said attachment means of said retractable seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
223 words
A two level convertible child car seat comprising: a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, said frame defining a seat to receive a child, said frame comprising: a base portion; an angled back portion extending upwardly and rearwardly from said base portion; and a pair of opposite facing side portions extending between said base portion and said back portion, said side portions comprising a relatively wide lower portion extending forwardly from said back portion and upwardly from said base portion, said sides also comprising a relatively narrow upper portion extending forwardly from said back portion and upwardly from said lower portion; a resilient shell disposed over said frame, said shell defining a child receptive seating area said seating area comprising a fixed seat back, seat sides and a seat bottom, said seat back defining a recess; padding secured to said seating area; a selectively retractable seat hinged to said frame back portion, said retractable seat folding into and out of said recess and having attaching means thereon; at least one strap for securing said child in said seating area, said strap secured to said frame; a torso plate receiving an end of said strap, said torso plate releasably, selectively secured to said frame base portion or to said attachment means of said retractable seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The two level convertible child seat defined in claim 6 wherein said strap comprises a pair of shoulder straps extending from said torso plate to an upper portion of said frame and an anchor strap extending downwardly from said torso plate selectively secured to said frame base portion or said retractable seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The two level convertible child seat defined in claim 7 further comprising at least one lap strap extending from said torso plate to said frame adjacent said retractable seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-17 | 2001-05-19 | 2001-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-17 | 2005-05-19 | 2005-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-17 | 2009-05-19 | 2009-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |