US6142565A
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Infant chair liner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-09-28
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Granted: 2000-11-07
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Expires: 2018-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A chair liner for highchairs, strollers, shopping carts, car seats or the like includes a back panel extending from a bottom edge to about head height of an infant, and two relatively thick arms projecting from the back panel to a front edge. The back panel preferably has a curved top edge and the arms gradually taper inwardly from the back panel to the front edge. The arms and the back panel are of a one-piece construction. The liner has a washable fabric covering held on by a zipper which is easily opened to allow removal of the cover. The cover is machine washable and easily reinstalled. The liner fits most standard chairs and booster seats, and it must be used with chair restraints.
Inventors
- 👤 Sari B. Rieder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/10; A47C31/11; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/006; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2881; B60N2/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A portable infant chair liner for highchairs, strollers, car seats, and shopping carts, comprising: a back panel having a bottom edge and a top edge; a pair of thick arms extending forwardly from the back panel as protrusions, said arms having a bottom edge and a top edge, the bottom edge of said arms common with the bottom edge of the back panel, each arm extending upward from the common bottom edge of the back panel to slightly below the mid-height of the back panel; said arms and said back panel being integral with each other and of one piece construction, and said arms being the only protrusions from the said back panel; said liner having an open space with no seat between said arms and below said arms so that when said liner is in a chair seat, said common bottom edges of said back panel and said arms rest on said chair seat and an infant can sit directly on and in contact with the seat of the chair between said arms with its head resting against said back panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A portable infant chair liner for highchairs, strollers, car seats, and shopping carts, comprising: a back panel having a bottom edge and a top edge; a pair of thick arms extending forwardly from the back panel as protrusions, said arms having a bottom edge and a top edge, the bottom edge of said arms common with the bottom edge of the back panel, each arm extending upward from the common bottom edge of the back panel to slightly below the mid-height of the back panel; said arms and said back panel being integral with each other and of one piece construction, and said arms being the only protrusions from the said back panel; said liner having an open space with no seat between said arms and below said arms so that when said liner is in a chair seat, said common bottom edges of said back panel and said arms rest on said chair seat and an infant can sit directly on and in contact with the seat of the chair between said arms with its head resting against said back panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The chair liner of claim 1, further including a cover covering said arms and said back panel and having a zipper on one side of said covering for easy removal purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The chair liner of claim 2, wherein the back panel has a semi-circular top edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chair liner of claim 2, wherein said arms taper inwardly from the back panel to a front side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The chair liner of claim 1, wherein said arms and back panel are made of foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The chair liner of claim 5, wherein said foam is resilient.
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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) | 2003-11-07 | 2004-05-08 | 2004-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-07 | 2008-05-08 | 2008-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-07 | 2012-05-08 | 2012-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |