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Floating child restraint assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-08-19
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Granted: 1999-11-30
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Expires: 2018-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A floating child seat assembly is disclosed and includes a chair member having a seat portion and a backrest portion perpendicularly depending therefrom. Upper and lower inflatable flotation devices are secured to each side of the chair member to suspend the chair member on the surface of a body of water. A weight is secured to the bottom surface of the seat portion to maintain the chair member in an upright position. The backrest portion has a pair of opposing adjustable straps extending therefrom for securing the child within the chair member. An umbrella is removably secured to the backrest portion to shield a child from sunlight.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlos Ponton
- 👤 Victoria Ponton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47C15/004; A47C15/006; B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/52; B63B34/565
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A floating child restraint assembly comprising: a chair member having two opposing sides, said chair member including a horizontal seat portion having a top surface on which a child sits and a bottom surface, said chair member also including a backrest portion vertically extending from said seat portion, said backrest portion having front and rear surfaces and a top distal edge having an aperture thereon; a flotation member secured to each opposing side of the chair member for suspending the chair member on the surface of a body of water; means for securing a child within the chair member; an elongated tubular shaft removably received within the aperture on said backrest, said shaft having an umbrella at a distal end thereof; a weight secured to the bottom surface of said seat portion to maintain said backrest portion in a vertical, upright position when said chair member is placed in a body of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A floating child restraint assembly comprising: a chair member having two opposing sides, said chair member including a horizontal seat portion having a top surface on which a child sits and a bottom surface, said chair member also including a backrest portion vertically extending from said seat portion, said backrest portion having front and rear surfaces and a top distal edge having an aperture thereon; a flotation member secured to each opposing side of the chair member for suspending the chair member on the surface of a body of water; means for securing a child within the chair member; an elongated tubular shaft removably received within the aperture on said backrest, said shaft having an umbrella at a distal end thereof; a weight secured to the bottom surface of said seat portion to maintain said backrest portion in a vertical, upright position when said chair member is placed in a body of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing a child within said chair member includes a pair of adjustable shoulder straps extending from the front surface of said backrest member, each of which encompass a child's shoulder to secure the child within the chair member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said flotation members are hollow and inflatable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein said umbrella is brightly colored so as to be readily visible by those nearby.
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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) | 2002-11-29 | 2003-05-31 | 2003-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-29 | 2007-05-31 | 2007-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-29 | 2011-05-31 | 2011-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |